NWSA: Art 3-D Comprehensive
Fall 2018/Section 1/Friday/1:10pm - 3:45pm -Room
5102
Instructors: Hans Evers & Lauren Shapiro
Course Overview
and Objective
This course is
designed to introduce you to three-dimensional thinking, and a wide range of
basic sculpture techniques. You will learn how to develop ideas and speak
critically about your sculpture and that of your classmates, through critique
and familiarization with other contemporary sculptors.
Instructors
Hans Evers and Lauren
Shapiro
Class Blog:
http://www.newworldsculpture9.blogspot.com
Remind Sign up: https://www.remind.com/join/nwsaar
Required Materials
· Sketchbook
· Closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip-flops)
· Hair-ties for long hair
· Large reusable bags (Ikea, Publix, Costco, target, etc) for
transporting materials
Expectations and
Grading Policy
A = Excellent work,
mastered technical skills and conceptual ideas.
B = Above average,
skillful use of materials combined with a good concept.
C = Average,
competent execution of craftsmanship and ideas with no outstanding qualities.
D = Below average,
poor execution of ideas with little or no attention to detail.
F = Work is deficient
in all areas.
The highest grade for assignments
completed one class period late is a B. Assignments completed two class periods
late will receive an F.
If work is late because of
excused absences the MDCPS policy on make-up work will apply. Special
circumstances should be discussed with the teacher.
Assignments may be improved up to
one week after critique. The new (and final) grade will be averaged between the
new and the original grade.
<Remember that a “B” average is required in all New
World art classes!
Rubrics
Rubrics will be specified for
each assignment in advance. Typically the rubrics consist of the following 5
categories:
1
Meets assignments criteria (materials, size,
process etc.)
2
Completion/resolution.
3
Craftsmanship
4
Successfully combines assignment goal(s) with
personal concept/ambition.
5
Ambition and risk taking.
Scores for each category range
from a 5, 4, 3, 2, to 1 (5 high & 1 low). Final grade is based on total
combined score.
5= outstanding, 4= Good, 3= needs
more, 2 = needs lots more, 1= hardly did/didn’t do.
25= A++, 24=A+ 23=A, 22=A-,
21=B+, 20=B, 15=C, 10=D, 5=F.
Attendance
Students are expected
to: attend class as scheduled; arrive at class on time; and demonstrate
appropriate behavior and a readiness to learn. Students are responsible for
catching up and getting any assignments, notes or readings missed because of
absence.
· Class Attendance is mandatory. You are expected to be on time, and
present for the entire class. Critiques are viewed as exam days!
You will be notified of exam
days when projects are assigned.
· Tardiness – A student is considered tardy if he/she is not present
at the moment the school bell rings for the class assigned.
· Early Sign-outs - No student shall be released within the final 30
minutes of the school day unless authorized by the school principal or principal’s designee, e.g.,
emergency, sickness.
General class expectations:
Be kind, be fair, be aware, and be INVOLVED!
Use good manners always.
Leave the classroom better than you found it.
Follow posted class guidelines
Uphold all Miami Dade County and New World school
rules and expectations
Students
are expected to digitally document all their completed assignments and save all
documented works.
Critiques
You are expected to
be an active participant in this class and take ownership of your work and
development as an artist. The function of critiques is not only to receive
feedback on your work but to build essential skills of presentation and
communication.
Projects must be
ready for peer review BEFORE class or critique begins. Craftsmanship and
presentation greatly affect your grade.
Sketchbook/Archive
Maintain a sketchbook
that contains all of your research, sketches, ideas and inspirations. Document
all your brainstorming, questions, etc. Bring this journal to every class. This
will serve as documentation of your thought process, and will be reviewed by
the instructors.
Class and Shop
Rules
Cell
phones and other electronic devices are limited to PRODUCTIVE uses.
Productive uses include, researching artists and materials, and taking notes.
Internet usage must be limited to class-related research (no checking email, social
networking sites, etc). For reasons of safety no listening to music and no
headphones are allowed at any time. Continued use, after a warning, will result
in disciplinary action.
· Food and Drink are not allowed in the wood shop.
· No cellphone, ipads, ipods and/or headphones can be used in class.
· Spray paint, resin and mount adhesives must be used in the loading
dock- with the door open!
· All materials and projects will be stored on 9th grade shelves.
Anything left out will be discarded.
· Studio time ends promptly at 3:30pm. The final 15 mins. of class
will be used for clean up.
Additional Shop
Access
Our classroom
consists of two rooms- the wood shop and plaster area. Students may do work
outside of class-time in the plaster room, as long as there is no class in
session or by obtaining permission from the instructor teaching at the time you
wish to work. No one is permitted in the wood shop without instructor
supervision. A lab computer is accessible during class hours; however files
saved on the computer are not secure- plan accordingly. Access to certain shop
equipment requires that you pass a safety orientation.
Honor Code
Students are expected
to follow the Honor Code of the New World School of The Arts. All assignments
must be original and completed independently.
Disabilities
Reasonable
accommodations will be made for students with documented disabilities. Please
contact the instructor to work out the details for any accommodations.
Disclaimer
This syllabus is
subject to change at any time during the semester. You will be notified of any
changes via email, blog and/or issuance of a new syllabus.
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