ART 1010-1

Department of Art and Art History
University of Utah

ART 2350 section 1: First Year Studio 3-D (4 credits)

Notice: It is the responsibility of the student to enrolled in the class by the add deadline (http://www.sa.utah.edu/regist/pages/Deadlines.html). Late slips will not be signed by the department. It is also the responsibility of the student to make sure that dropping or withdrawing from the class has been officially completed in the Registrar's office.

Course Description
Designed to extend and broaden formal applications of materials and processes, involving a variety of approaches. Students are familiarized with basic wood-shop techniques. Students are expected to engage in topical discussions, group critiques, and begin to establish a personal vocabulary. Pre-art major class.

In the course you will learn the elements of three-dimensional design so that you can explore new ways of looking at the world around you. Art skills are physical, perceptual and conceptual. The class is designed for those with little or no prior sculptural experience. Nevertheless, those of you already possessing some art skills will have the opportunity to greatly expand your capabilities. We will use the principles of point and line, shape, mass, space, color, and texture toward the making of expressive and truly personal works of art.

You cannot get anything from the class if you don’t come. I will take roll, so non-attendance will tell me a lot about your attitude, commitment, and overall performance. Showing up for class, particularly for critiques, is required, unless you have a University-approved absence. If you are late, especially consistently, then you may be missing out on significant class information. The same policy holds true for early departures. If you do not bring your supplies and are ready to work, it is considered an absence.

1 You need to be committed to your work. That includes completing the work on time, with thoughtful consideration of the exploration and with good craftsmanship.
2. How well the piece works conceptually and aesthetically.
3. Active participation in critiques.
4. Achievement level in relationship to the class.
5. Individual improvement over the course of the semester.
6. Attendance: your third unexcused absence will adversely affect your grade.
3 late appearances or early departures = 1 absence
3 unexcused absences = drop of 1 letter grade
7. Late assignments lose one grade for each day it is late.
8. Average work is given a “C”. If you want an “A” you have to excel. 9. Each assignment counts for 15% of your grade. There are 6 assignments. Class participation counts for 10%. You need to have all your assignments done to pass the class.

The studio areas in the building are shared. That means you will be working near your fellow students. Also people in other classes will need to have access to these spaces. It will be your responsibility to help put away tools and materials and clean up at the end of the class. Works-in-progress can be stored in the sculpture area, and there are assigned shelves for this class. Storing your work carefully will let the room function for other classes. Students are required to remove their piece after it has been graded.

Safety procedures for operating tools and equipment are extremely important. Instruction in proper operation will be given in class sessions, but don’t hesitate to ask to be shown again if you feel unsure. It is unsafe to operate any power tool or equipment until you have been instructed in its appropriate use. Safety guidelines are not only intended for you but for those working around you. Your instructor will note any tool abuse.

Some class sessions will take place in the Wood Shop. Demonstrations will be given on safe use of some of the equipment. Basically, you are not allowed to use any tool in the Wood Shop until you have been properly trained in its correct use and have passed a written test on safety and use. Students will work together during class time in the area under supervision. Please remember to be aware of the people around you when operating any of the equipment.

Locker policy Foundation students and art majors may sign up for a regular hall locker at the Art Office during the first week of the semester. You must have a lock in hand, but sign up prior to putting your lock on the locker.

Studio & Equipment Access During Non-class Hours The building is open so that you may work in the evenings and on weekends. Shop monitors are scheduled, and schedules are posted for the hours the shops and general tool room are open. Tools may be checked out from the tool room outside of class hours, and there is returns box in the 3-D area if you keep the tools late into the evening.

tools you will need to purchase right away

ADA statement
The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations.

All written information in the course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services.

Semester:	Spring 2008	Instructor:	Asst. Professor Lecturer Dave Eddy
Class time:	M W 8:35am - 11:35am	Office:	ART 172
Class location:	ART 171	Office hours:	M 2:50-4:00 PM, W 2:50-4:00 PM
Pre- or Co-requisite:	Art 2300	Telephone:	581-7381
Fulfills:		Email Address:	dl_eddy@yahoo.com