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.

Course Fee

Course Text and Other Readings

N/A

Course Content and Objectives

Requirements

• Timely completion of all studio project preparation-assignments, such as preliminary drawings and maquettes
• Timely completion of all studio projects; projects need to be completed in a manner that fulfills project requirements
• Active participation in all group critiques of studio projects
• Active participation in all class discussions and technical demonstrations
• Adherence to the Attendance Policy for the course as outlined in a subsequent section of this syllabus
• Responsible studio behavior as outlined in a subsequent section of this syllabus
• Retrieving information relating to each design assignment from the Department web site

Attendance Policy

This is a studio class; there is no text for the class, and in-class activities, lectures and discussions are a critical component to the class content and cannot be made up if missed. It is expected that you come to class regularly, arriving on time, making good use of your time in class, and working until the end of the class period.  With that in mind the following pertains to attendance in this class:

• Each unexcused absence beyond two absences results in a 2-point deduction from your final grade point average for the course
• Critique days may absolutely not be missed and will be excused only by a University Approved absence.

Evaluation Methods and Grading Scale

Grade Equivalents
A  = sustained level of superior performance demonstrated in all areas of Course Requirements and Project Assignment Criteria
B  = consistent level of performance that is distinctly above average in a majority of the Course Requirements and Project Assignment Criteria
C  = level of performance that is generally average and in which all the Course Requirements and Project Assignment Criteria are achieved
D  = below average performance and achievement of the Course Requirements and Project Assignment Criteria
E  = accomplishment of the Course Requirements and Project Assignment Criteria is not at a level sufficient to receive a passing grade

Evaluation Procedures:  Final grade for this course will be determined according to the following

1. 85% of Final Grade: Satisfactory Completion and Review of Assigned Studio Projects

During the semester students will be assigned six design-based three-dimensional projects that explore the goals as stated in the Goals and Objectives section of this syllabus

Grading of these works will consider:

• How the piece addressed the concerns of the particular design problem that has been assigned
• The piece as a whole: how the elements of the piece inter-relate to develop an effective composition (formal and aesthetic development of three-dimensional constructions)
• Quality of the technical execution
• Challenge piece presents to the student

Points will be deducted from pieces that are turned in late; grade drops 1/2 grade-level per class session

• 15 % of Final Grade:  Active Participation in Class Critiques and Discussions

Curriculum for this course includes regular group discussions and technical demonstrations concerning the course material, as well as critiques of the assigned problems.  All students will actively participate in the discussions on a regular basis.  As a group the class will critique the work produced for assigned Studio Projects on the scheduled due date of each assignment.  Active involvement in aesthetic criticism is a learning experience for both artist and viewer.  Participation in critiques is invited, expected, and is an absolute requirement for this course.

Course assignments are posted on the Department of Art and Art History’s web site  http://www.art.utah.edu
under COURSE SYLLABI for the course ART 2350-005

Responsible Studio Behavior
You share the studio areas, not only with the other members of this class, but also with people in other classes.  There are set policies that contribute to the safety and good community relations of all and it is required that you adhere to these policies:
USE of TOOL and EQUIPMENT

• Put away ANY AND ALL TOOLS that you use.
• Do not operate any tool/equipment until you have been instructed in its appropriate use and safety procedures.
• Operate all tools and equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• If you have been instructed on operation of a piece of equipment and are still unsure or feel confused asked to be shown again.
• Sign out all tools before removing them from the Tool Room – This entails checking the tool out through the Tool Room Monitor in the Tool Room, room 184, Sculpture Bldg.
• Tools may not be taken off campus under any circumstance
• Broken tools must be reported to Shawn Porter immediately:  If a tool is working incorrectly or becomes damaged while you have it checked out you must return the tool and alert the Tool Room Monitor or Shawn Porter the Facilities Manager immediately so other we may repair/replace the item.

WORKS-IN-PROGRESS

• Store your works-in-progress in your assigned shelving area. If your piece will not fit in the assigned location consult with your instructor
• Take care not to disturb other works-in-progress.
• Remove your finished piece from the room immediately after your assignment has been graded.

Access to Studios & Equipment During Non-Class Hours
The First Year Studio 3D Room, room 171 in the Art Bldg. is open for your use except during the times that classes are scheduled in that room. Posted on the front of the door of room 171 is the room’s fall semester class schedule. Also, as a Pre-art Major, you are able to have access to the art buildings twenty-four hours a day; a “swipe-card” system is in place on three of the Art Building’s exterior doors.  Go to the Art Office, room 161 and ask to have your student I.D. programmed to open these doors after hours.  There are, however, restrictions on accessing certain areas of the buildings.

• Tool Room: The Tool Room, room 184 Sculpture Bldg. has set hours that it operates.  A new schedule is set each semester and will be poster on the door. Tools from the Tool Room may be signed out overnight and over the weekend, but you will need to use foresight and plan ahead.
• Wood Shop: A portion of this course will include learning to use some of the equipment in the Wood Shop. You will be given demonstrations on the safe and appropriate use of certain equipment.   All of the equipment in the Wood Shop requires the user to be trained in safety procedures and appropriate operating methods.  If course work requires, we will work together in the wood area during class time, however your particular approach to an assignment may require you to use Wood Shop equipment outside of class.  Take note, First Year Studio Students may use the Wood Shop only under supervision and may only use the equipment specified by the instructor.  The Wood Shop area will be supervised several afternoons and evenings a week and one day of the weekend.  These hours will be posted on the Wood Shop door at the beginning of the Fall Semester.

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.