Fundamentals of Three-Dimensional Art I

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Studio course introducing the principles of three-dimensional design through hands-on practice and critical discussion. Students explore relief and freestanding (in-the-round) structures, contour and plane, additive and subtractive methods, proportion and scale, balance and imbalance, kinetic and static forms, and motif and repetition. Emphasis is placed on developing visual vocabulary, creative problem-solving, and safe, environmentally responsible studio practices. Using materials such as clay, paper, wood, wire, plaster, and recycled media, students develop original works that respond to spatial problems. Coursework includes critiques; analysis of historical, contemporary, and multicultural examples, and strategies for presenting finished work. Regular studio work outside of class is required.