Oct 01, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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FD 2130 - 3D Design: Space + Materiality


Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This sophomore-level course explores the fundamentals of three-dimensional design through the research and application of a diverse range of design practices and visual strategies. Students will develop fundamental skills using a variety of materials, processes, and techniques. Students will design and fabricate a series of projects that demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of 3D design. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a foundational understanding of how to analyze, design, and fabricate forms in space.

Prerequisites: FD 1020 - 2D Design: Elements + Principles  

Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Define and apply a diverse range of design practices and visual strategies through research, design exercises, and projects.
  • Define and apply the elements and principles of 3D design through exercises and projects, using a variety of materials, techniques, and processes.
  • Describe, analyze, and evaluate three-dimensional forms using a variety of materials, techniques, and processes of the elements and principles of 3D design through visual and written language.

FD 2130 Course Learning Outcome Rubric   

Required Course Materials:
ON CAMPUS:

Required Materials:

  • 2 - Wood Glue or Super Glue
  • 8 - Balsa Wood (selection based on designs)
  • 1 - Elmers glue
  • 1 - Hot glue gun
  • 1 - Hot glue stick pack
  • 1 - Bailing Wire or Jewelry Wire or Copper Wire (1 roll)
  • 1 - Duct tape
  • 1 - Needle nose pliers with wire cutters
  • 1 - Acrylic paint set paint
  • 1 - Brushes
  • 1 - Exacto knife #11 with blade replacements
  • 1 - Sculpey, 2 Pounds
  • 1 - Foil
  • 1 - Other materials needed based on individual concepts

** Plan for $150 for additional miscellaneous materials.

**Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing.

 

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Required Materials:

  • 2 - Wood Glue or Super Glue
  • 8 - Balsa Wood (selection based on designs)
  • 1 - Elmers glue
  • 1 - Hot glue gun
  • 1 - Hot glue stick pack
  • 1 - Bailing Wire or Jewelry Wire or Copper Wire (1 roll)
  • 1 - Duct tape
  • 1 - Needle nose pliers with wire cutters
  • 1 - Acrylic paint set paint
  • 1 - Brushes
  • 1 - 220 grit sandpaper
  • 1 - Exacto knife #11 with blade replacements
  • 1 - Steak knife
  • 1 - 2-4 foam blocks of oral foam
  • 1 - Sculpey, 2 Pounds
  • 1 - Foil
  • 1 - Other materials needed based on individual concepts

** Plan for $150 for materials.



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