3-D

Syllabus

  Semester Schedule

  Class Requirements

Office: H 104      Office phone: (631) 451-4784
best contact: stolanl@sunysuffolk.edu
Things may change during the semester.
It is your responsibility to pay attention to any schedule changes announced during class.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to:
• appropriately use the materials and tools of working in 3-D;
• conduct creative & research based idea development.
• discuss contemporary artists in a variety of 3-D media;
• talk about his or her own work and;
• critique the work of others.

EVALUATION: Grades will be based on attendance, participation, assignments, & sketchbooks. While each student will be graded on an individual basis in terms of their own personal potential, there are a number of objective criteria that will be used in determining a final grade.
• Quality completion of assigned projects on time
• Personal Growth (you aggressively pushed yourself to improve throughout the semester)
• Evidence of forethought and investigation in solving problems (research at library and on internet)
• Bringing all needed materials to class
• Using verbal skills and new vocabulary in class
• Respect for professor, classmates, tools, and classroom
• Helping maintain classroom (clean-up and chores)
Please note: Attending all classes punctually and completion of every assignment are the minimum requirements of enrollment in a college class.
COLLEGE WIDE ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is required for the full duration of each class. The College defines excessive absence as more than the equivalent of one week of class meetings during a normal semester.
Absences and lates will lower your grade.
Two Unexcused absences may result in being withdrawn from the class. Two unexcused lates equals one unexcused absence. If you are not productive during class due to being unprepared or unfocused, you will be counted as half absent. If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what you missed from your classmates.
PARTICIPATION: The evaluation process of thoughtfully looking at and commenting on others’ work is known as a critique. This will be your primary means of feedback on your work. Therefore, be prepared to have your work viewed every class period as well as to give your feedback to others.
ASSIGNMENTS: All assignments must be completed and presented to the class on time.
If you do poorly on a project it may be possible to resubmit the assignment for a new grade.
MATERIALS: You are expected to provide materials for your projects. You will need to practice your skills materials introduced in class, but remember, materials for projects can often be found in the garden, the dollar store, the supermarket, the garbage, etc.
CLASSROOM: The classroom and courtyard must be treated with respect. There is absolutely no smoking in the classroom or courtyard. There is also no spray painting or use of other toxic or staining materials in the classroom or courtyard. If in doubt, ask!!! Cleanup is everyone’s responsibility. Participating in classroom chores is part of the class.
LAB HOURS: Assignments will require more time than we have in class. You will be expected to work on projects outside of class time. The student handbook suggests you plan to spend two to three hours outside of class for every hour in class. In this class that is a minimum.
SAFETY: Do not use any tool unless you have been instructed on how to use it properly. When using any tool, eye protection must be worn, dangling jewelry removed, hair and loose clothing tied back.
You must turn your cell phone or beeper off or leave it in your locker.
Dress appropriately for Class