Health and Safety Disclosure:
This
course and all Metal Arts courses at RISD pose potential health risks to people
with dust and chemical allergies, as well as to women who are pregnant. Please consult your physician with questions
as to your particular situation. If you have a medical situation in class,
please inform the instructor and your doctor. Students enrolled in Metal Arts
courses are expected to abide by safety rules when working in the studio. If a
student is not following proper safety regulations, they may be asked to drop
the course.
Emergency
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This
course provides students with fundamental skills required to use Rhinoceros
based 3D modeling CAD software. The Rhino program facilitates exploration of
materials, and offers opportunities to push traditional fabricating techniques
and enhance drawing skills. Assignments will be given to support student's
ability to use CAD to visualize 3D form and detail during the first stages of
the designing, and conclude the process with formal digital renderings.
Students will be encouraged throughout the class to identify and explore the
CAD's potential for their individual design needs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
· Students will be
proficient in CAD drawing,3D printing, and digital rendering through completing
design problem assignments, samples and final projects.
· Students will solve design
problems by discussing examples of contemporary work made using digital
fabrication techniques
· Students will use on-campus
facilities to better understand outsourcing file formatting standards for
outsourcing to industry
· Students will develop a
digital fabrication work flow when designing and fabricating objects
· Students will develop the
ability to assess, analyze, and articulate a critical approach to digital
fabrication in a written and verbal form through research, hands-on fabrication
and peer evaluation.
COURSE
EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
· Students will be expected
to work on studio problems in class and out of class. The work being submitted
should reveal creative solutions to the problems assigned. Just turning in the
assignment does not guarantee a passing grade.
· Students will be expected
to reveal accomplishment and growth in the use of practical skills and
techniques in completion of studio problems.
· Pride in craftsmanship and
personal investigation is essential.
· Students will be expected
to develop standards and criteria for objective evaluation of his or her own
work as well as the work of others.
· Students are expected to have an
active involvement in class work and in group discussions.
· Students are expected to attend
all classes and departmental lectures & critiques.
· Students who miss a class are
responsible for all missed information.
· Students must communicate with
instructor regarding any performance issues.
· Each student is expected to come
to class with needed tools, drawings and models as required.
· Students are expected to keep an
active, ongoing sketchbook for journal entries, visual notations, along with
project ideas & studies.
· Students should plan their time
wisely. Solutions should be realistic
& planned in relation to each projects time frame.
· Students are expected to follow
all studio rules laid out by the instructor and the department tech.
· Cell Phones, food and music are
unacceptable during active class-time
Research:
Each
student will be required to be actively involved in individual research with
each project. This may include drawings, readings, models/ maquettes, written
work and contemporary and historical research to further their ideas and help
give context to the work produced. All forms of research should be used. This includes but is not limited to
Pinterest, Tumblr, Flickr, Facebook, Instagram, scrapbook, sketchbooks,
Magazines, etc.
BE
RESPONSIBLE:
You
are expected to bring all necessary materials for each day’s assignment. You are expected to be in class on time, stay
the full time, and make the most of the class time for completing your work. If you miss a class, it is your
responsibility to find out what you missed and be prepared for the following
class. Get to know your neighbors (phone #’s); use each other! Call your friends! If you need my assistance catching up on
materials missed, you must meet with me outside of class. I will not spend class time going over missed
material unless it is review. Start to develop a healthy work habit but not
staying up all night. Work hours when
your instructors can help you.
ATTENDENCE:
Attendance
is mandatory. Not only is this common courtesy, but missing
a class, being late, unprepared, etc. affects your performance and my ability
to conduct class and help others at the most effective level. Only 1 absence will be excused. Any additional absences will lower your final
grade by HALF of one letter grade for each additional absence. You may
work off one absence by: writing a 2-page analysis/ reaction to a show/visiting
artist lecture. This is an academic and research based essay so it should be
written as such with adequate importance placed upon content, structure,
spelling and grammar. This paper will be
accepted no later than two weeks before the final class day. Being late twice equals one absence.
SKETCHBOOK:
A
sketchbook is required for a coherent
documentation of the verbal descriptions of ideas, preparatory drawings,
photocopies of source material such as art, design, nature, etc. At the end of
each class, entries will be made in the sketchbooks recording problems,
questions, progress and short-term goals.
The sketchbook will be reviewed during the second to last week of
classes. Project evaluations and handouts should be kept as well. In summary,
reflective and analytical text, several small drawings and at least three
photocopies are expected for each project. The sketchbook is almost a loose
project planner. Taking small notes and doing doodles in the corners is
actually a good thing here. Add anything you feel helps you solve problems with
your projects. The sketchbook will be averaged in with any quizzes to become
another project grade. A minimum of 50 pages is required OR if in digital
format such as a blog you must have at least 50 posts. If a student turns
in a sketchbook with less than 50 pages they may receive a failing mark. Any
medium may be used for sketches.
Recommended sketching tools are watercolor, gauche, pencil, acrylic and
water based inks. All blog links must be emailed to me by the second day of
class. ALL RENDERS must be processed at the highest level when submitting them
for a grade. Failure for not providing a total of 50, pages, renders, sketches,
doodles, maquettes, or other will result in a failing grade for the sketchbook.
CRITIQUES:
Critiques/project
reviews will be held at the end of each project. If a
student misses a review (unexcused), there is a 40% reduction on that particular project. Late work will be reduced one letter grade.
Late projects are due within one class period following the project due-date,
except at the mid tern and final review. You may resubmit a project (except the
final project) to improve your grade to a maximum of a B+. Be aware, turning in
projects late or resubmitting them often compromises work on the next project.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES:
Department outfitted toolboxes: If you have your
own tools, you may use them. A list will
be provided with all necessary tools and you are expected to purchase what is
missing. Metals and supplies that are needed throughout the semester are
available for purchase at the Metcalf store.
You may also bring your own materials with the exception of lead and
unidentified chemicals. You must have your digital calipers and
method of storing your files at all times during the class. The digital
caliper comes in your departmental tool kit.
In
addition to the departmental toolkit you will need the following: A USB jump
drive, a digital caliper, a fine tipped sharpie, x-acto knife or scissors, paper,
tape, writing implements, ruler, and a small sketchbook. These and/or related
items can be purchased online or at the RISD supply store. You will be required
to pay for any outsourcing that is not included in the class.
PLEASE
NOTE:
Often
you will have the opportunity to use the school's tools. These tools are
designed specifically for processes we will cover in class. You are responsible
for maintaining these tools in excellent condition or better. At the end of
every session they must be returned in perfect order. Any items damaged through miss-use must be
repaired/replaced prior to the final critique. If tools are damaged or missing
at that time, your grades will be encumbered, until you make repairs or
replacements.
Please
do not use the tools for things other than metalsmithing and jewelry-making.
Please keep the tools dry and free from rust and scratches. Be nice to your
tools, and they will be nice to you.
GRADING:
Projects
will be assessed by these criteria - technical accomplishment, sophistication
of concept, idea engagement, problem-solving, demonstration of research, timely
completion of well-executed samples.
Technically, each project is equal to 20% of your grade (three projects
and sketchbook, four total =80%). The last 20% is determined by your commitment
to in-class work, your demonstrated interest in the subject, enthusiasm, and
degree of artistic experimentation. Other factors include the quality of your
samples and sketchbook, timely completion of projects, and attendance record.
Late
projects or incomplete projects will receive reduced grades. Unfinished
work will not be critiqued. A grade of Incomplete will only be awarded
on the basis of circumstances delineated in the RISD student handbook. Please refer to that document for further
information regarding Incomplete grades.
GRADE
BREAKDOWN:
A
Clear
and complete understanding of the concepts introduced by the assignment.
Creative and individual application of these concepts in problem solving.
Sensitive use of materials and tools Extensive participation in class
discussion and critiques. Good work
habits.
B
Good
understanding of the concepts introduced by the assignment. Creative and individual
application of these concepts in problem solving. Good use of materials and
tools Participation in class discussions and critiques. Good work habits.
C
Average
understanding of the concepts introduced by the assignment. Average application
of these concepts in problem solving. Some understanding of materials and
tools. Limited participation in class
discussions and critiques. Average work
habits.
D
or F
Incomplete
understanding of the concepts introduced by the problem. Poor application of these
concepts in problem solving. Poor use of
materials and tools. Little or no class participation.
A
= 90-100%, B = 80-90%, C = 70-80%, D = 60-70%,
F = below 59%
STUDIO
MAINTENANCE:
You
are expected to clean up after yourself during and at the end of each class, or
work session. Please respect the work of others. The mess you leave on the
tabletop surface will affect the next person who works in your space. I will
give specific instructions on how to clean up after each medium. Some of the
techniques necessary for this course are, or can be, dangerous. It is very
important to keep the studio environment as clean as possible to lessen the
potential for accidents. Cleanliness and safety will play a very crucial role
in this course, so you will constantly be looking out for yourself, and others.
As part of this class, there will be a mandatory clean up day during exam week
SAFETY:
As
mentioned above, some of the materials and techniques we will be covering in
this course are dangerous. I will be
covering the potential risks involved as the need arises. You are expected to wear the necessary
protection and take the necessary precautions to avoid injury and/or health
hazards. Every student MUST USE safety
glasses, a dust-mask, and hearing protection (which will be issued to
you). Please refer to additional
policies that apply to the art dept. concerning safety on the “Student Health
and Safety Information” sheet provided by the department technician.
