Sculpture syllabus
Ms. Elliott
What materials will we use in this class?
We will be using reed and rice paper, SUGAR, wire, cardboard, found objects, plastic sheeting and more.
You will be given a set of tools that you must maintain for the entirety of the semester.
You will also learn about and discover sculpture through history and examples of contemporary sculpture, artists, and how these artists communicate through their work.
You are expected to treat all classroom materials with respect as well as clean and put them away after use.
What concepts will be covered in this class?
Sculptural Relationships
You will learn how working with space and three dimensions differs from working two dimensionally
Sculpture Techniques
You will learn how to make joints and understand construction methods
(to name just a few.)
Compositional Skills
You will learn how to minutely observe surface detail and shape and light to “sculpt what you see.”
Art History
You will research and learn about master and contemporary artists
How do I achieve in this class?
Come to class ON TIME and ready to work every day. If you miss a technique or a studio day, it is YOUR responsibility to make up what you missed. The studio is available to you during office hours, before/after school, lunch and during study hall periods. HOWEVER, I will not be available to reteach unless you were out due to a medical emergency.
Put forth your greatest effort every day. Tell me if you are having a hard time focusing on doing your best work so we can work on a solution.
TAKE CARE of your assignments and materials. Make sure that assignments are clean and presentable for display. Turn your assignments in on time. A thoughtfully prepared reflection sheet should accompany each of your photographed assignments in order to receive a grade.
Room 332 Classroom Expectations
Be Respectful...
Room 332 Classroom Expectations
Be Responsible...
Room 332 Bathroom Policy
To use the bathroom you must:
Be trustworthy and you will be trusted!
Room 332 Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones MAY:
Be used during passing
Be used when instructed for research.
Be used to listen to music with permission.
Be used to reference Q when instructed.
Cell phones may NOT:
Have the sound on.
Be used for communication during class time.
Be visible UNLESS you have been instructed they can be used.
Google Classroom
I post all materials presented in class on Google Classroom as well as quizzes and space to turn in evaluations/photographs of your work.
Our Google Classroom code is: qeps1d
Make sure you check classroom frequently to access presentations as well as due dates and other teacher communications.
Music
You are not to have your earbuds in your ears during any and all classroom instruction if you would like to listen to music during class. Please remove them until independent work.
If you would like to contribute to our class playlist on Spotify, please visit Google classroom for the link. We will play the playlist on Fridays.
Course of Study
Unit 1: Joints, Methods and Suspension
Unit 2: History of Sculpture
Unit 3: Additive Media
Unit 4: Subtractive Media
Unit 5: Mixed Media
Unit 6: Investigating Sculpture
Unit 7: Installations
General Procedures
Each Unit will have 3 parts: the assignment(sketchbook and practice work), the execution (artwork) and critique or evaluation.
In lou of extended projects due each quarter, you will be researching an artist to inspire a “final” artwork for each semester. We will “flip” the classroom so that you learn about the artist and his/her art movement outside of class and create a piece inspired by your research during your final exam time.
Sketchbooks
In your sketchbooks you will sketch ideas for your projects as well as collect text and imagery that is meaningful to you. Your sketchbook should illustrate an ongoing sense of exploration. Notes, source images and other inspirational drawings you create will allow project ideas to begin flowing into your head more easily the more you continue working in your sketchbook.
YOU CANNOT PASS THIS CLASS WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT WORK IN YOUR SKETCHBOOK; THEY PLAY A HUGE PART OF YOUR LEARNING IN THIS CLASS.
Unit Work
Your sketchbook will be utilized in conjunction for each unit. It provides a storehouse for your experimentation, research, ideas, note taking, etc.
Each unit consists of the following:
�Record: Ideas, feelings, observations, information
Research: pictures, writings, vocabulary, information which will inform and shape your learning
Play: Experimentation with technique, medium or idea for fun
Practice: Working to perfect techniques, ideas, forms, etc
Plan: Envisioning the project’s process, step by step
The Execution
You must have all unit components completed before you begin your execution. This may require you to work outside of class if you are not present everyday.
If you do not complete the execution in the time given, you can only receive half credit for incomplete work. You will need to manage your art time during this process to make sure you are creating quality work and not wasting your time, my time, or the time of your classmates.
Supplies will not be allowed to leave this room if you do not finish. It is your responsibility to meet deadlines.
The SEmester Ahead...
We are not all artists, nor do we possess the same interests and talents, likes or dislikes. We do, however, all possess the ability to be positive and to put forth an honest effort, which is all that you will ever be expected. If your attitude is positive, the class and your artwork will be great! Thank you for your cooperation and the promise to participate to the best of your ability! I am looking forward to an awesome semester of artwork and memories in room 332!