Sculpture

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 end of the semester, the student will be able to:
• demonstrate an understanding of the principles and formal elements of sculpture;
• conduct creative & research based idea development;
• choose and incorporate materials appropriately in projects;
• skillfully, confidently, and safely use sculpture tools;
• talk about personal work and critique the work of others;
• begin development of personal artistic vision.
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. They are:
• 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.
One Unexcused absence may result in your being withdrawn from the class. Two unexcused lates equals one unexcused absence. 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 most materials for your projects.
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. You may work in the classroom outside of class hours.
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.
Cellphones and beepers are prohibited. You must turn your cellphone off or leave it in your locker.
Dress appropriately for Sculpture Class