Apr 05, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

ART 120 - 3D Design [SUN# ART 1115]

5 Contact Hours, 3 Credits
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods


Introduction to three-dimensional design. Creation of artworks exploring concepts and approaches to 3D art in relation to diverse cultural contexts. Development of skills in a range of three dimensional traditional and digital processes. Critically analyze, reflect and discuss three-dimensional art from historical, cultural, academic and personal contexts.

Recommendation: Completion of ART 100  before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets CTE - A&H.



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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Develop creative self-expressive ideas exploring 3D art concepts in relation to diverse cultural experiences. 
  2. Create individualized artworks exploring three-dimensional design and sculpture. 
  3. Develop skills in 3D craft and the ability to create with a range of three-dimensional traditional and digital processes. 
  4. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze, reflect on and discuss three-dimensional art from historical, cultural, academic and personal contexts.  

Outline:
  1. 3D Art Concepts
    1. Realism/abstraction/non-objective
      1. Realism in 3D art
      2. Modernist abstraction and non-objective 3D art
      3. Global contemporary use of realism, abstraction and non-objective in 3D art
    2. Ready-made/context manipulation
      1. Use of objects as symbolism in pre 20th century art
      2. Dada and object assemblage art
      3. Global contemporary use of ready-made and object assemblage in 3D art.
    3. Kinetic / interactive / installation
      1. Kinetic 3D art
      2. Performance art
      3. Interactive installation art
    4. Public and social practice art
      1. Commemorative monuments and memorials
      2. Global contemporary public art 
      3. Social Practice Art
  2. 3D Design
    1. Elements
      1. Space
      2. Volume/form
      3. Texture
      4. Line
      5. Color
      6. Light
      7. Time/duration
      8. Context
    2. Principles
      1. Repetition
      2. Variation
      3. Rhythm
      4. Balance
      5. Focal point
      6. Unity
      7. Scale/proportion
  3. Exploration of a Range of Media and Techniques
    1. Media
      1. Wood
      2. Metal
      3. Clay
      4. Plaster
      5. 3D printing materials
      6. Ready-made objects and non-art materials
    2. Techniques
      1. Assemblage
      2. Modeling and Carving
      3. Casting
      4. Digital design and fabrication
      5. Context manipulation
    3. Fabrication Lab Procedures
      1. Health and safety issues/use of personal protective equipment
      2. Lab waste disposal procedures
      3. Responsible cooperative shared lab use
      4. Proper use of tools and equipment
        1. Hand tools
        2. Wood fabrication equipment
        3. Metal fabrication equipment
        4. Digital Fabrication Equipment
  4. Critical Analysis
    1. Group critiques of each other’s projects
    2. Individual project self-reflections
    3. Presentation on a 3D art category from historical, cultural, academic and personal contexts.