3D Design

3D Design is our foundational sculpture class. Students may take this any year of high school. For students thinking about going to college for Art, they are encouraged to take an art class freshman year, to ensure they can take a wide range of classes in preparation for any Studio Art program.

3D Design will cover the basic sculpture techniques while exploring a wide range of materials and techniques.

Course Outcomes:

• To gain an understanding of the History of various art forms (3D) and the current applications of them.
• To gain a vocabulary for talking about art and visual culture.
• To gain an appreciation for Visual Culture.
• To learn about the properties and processes of working with different types of mediums to create art.
• To learn about Visual Art, why we as a culture create it and what it does for the world.
• To learn how to talk about Visual Art and how to critique artwork.

With a focus on 3D art materials, color and creative problem solving, this class will enable students to explore strategies for developing their skills in visual communication. Students will become proficient in the handling and use of a variety of sculpture media. Experience, use and knowledge of art terms, content and processes will be explored. Student led discussions and critiques will be conducted and students will be expected to reflect upon their learning throughout a portfolio process.

This course is taught by Catherine Leavitt and Hattie Stiles