E. Carroll Hale - Study Hints Concepts

INFORMATION PAGE FOR:
INTERMEDIATE THROUGH GRADUATE SCULPTURE
ART 322, 323, 423, 424, 820

IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE YOUR PROJECTS, YOU MUST WORK OUTSIDE OF REGULAR CLASS TIME.

Once the class meetings utilized for critiques, lecture/demonstrations, and casting sessions are accounted for, you have very few "STUDIO DAYS" for your projects.

University policy for Studio Classes is that you should spend an additional 70 minutes working outside of class per every 140 minute class meeting.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CALENDAR IS NOT FOR ART 424 (BFA Sculpture)

FALL 2009 CALENDAR
ART 322, 323, 423, 820 Intermediate through Graduate Sculpture
6:30 PM – 8:50 PM T/Tr - Campbell 120
Instructor: E. Carroll Hale II - Office: Campbell 404
Art & Design 622-1629 - Office 622-1636 –Home 623-7252 – Cell 856-314-1066
Some ART 321 events are listed here so that you may plan accordingly.

TUESDAY THURSDAY
AUG. 25 COURSE INTRO - SET UP ADVANCED STUDIO - ASSIGN LOCKERS	27 CHECK TOOL KITS
SEP 1 STUDIO	3 STUDIO
8 STUDIO	10 GATING & INVESTING SESSION LOAD BURN-OUT KILN
15 CASTING SESSION	17 LIBRARY ASSIGNMENT Mr. Hale at Mid South Sculpture Conference
22 STUDIO	24 PROJECT I DUE - CRITIQUE ASSIGN PROJECT II:
29 STUDIO	OCT 1 STUDIO
0CT 6 STUDIO	8 GATING & INVESTING SESSION LOAD BURN-OUT KILN
13 HOLIDAY	15 CASTING SESSION
20 STUDIO	22 PROJECT II DUE – CRITIQUE ASSIGN PROJECT III
27 DEMO: Oxygen-Acetylene procedures	29 DEMO: Stick Electrode Welding
NOV 2 STUDIO	5 STUDIO
10 STUDIO	12 STUDIO
17 PROJECT III DUE – CRITIQUE ASSIGN PROJECT IV	19 DEMO: Plasma Cutter – Sheet Metal Brake and Slip Roller
24 DEMO: MIG Welder	26 THANKSGIVING - HOLIDAY
DEC 1 STUDIO	3 STUDIO
8 STUDIO	10 STUDIO
FINAL: TUESDAY 15 or THURSDAY 17 December, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM - CLASS CHOICE PROJECT IV DUE – CRITIQUE FAILURE TO ATTEND THE FINAL WILL RESULT IN THE ASSIGNMENT OF A FAILING GRADE.

N.B.: Students must be physically present during studio days.

NOTES ON EQUIPMENT FOR:
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED - GRADUATE SCULPTURE STUDENTS

If you have questions that aren't answered in these notes, see me. E. Carroll Hale

By this time in your sculptural career you should have amassed a personal tool kit. I assume you have (or have immediate access to) common tools like hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, scissors, putty knives, surforms, and the like.

I also assume that you know what's generally available as part of the sculpture studio equipment - and - what's not. Anyone using power equipment must undergo a safety check first.

TOOL/MATERIAL SOURCES: If you need to get a tool or some materials there are sources nearby.

Ace Hardware is just a short distance away in the University Shopping Center - they're open until 8:00 PM on week nights - closed on Sunday.

Lowe's is only a little farther away (next to Wal-Mart) - they're open until 9:00 PM on week nights and 5:00 Pm on Sunday.

Scott-Gross welding supplies is at 6013 Atwood Drive - Phone: 624-9030. (Atwood Drive parallels the Martin Bypass. Go to the Honda dealer, turn in beside it - Greathouse Drive - take the first right - Atwood Drive - you'll see the Scott Gross sign on your right.) Their hours are 9:00 to 5:00 Mon-Fri.

There are other nearby sources like 84 Lumber or Concrete Materials Corp.

Some of the more difficult materials to get (plaster, shot sand, stone, casting wax)are on hand in the studio. You are expected to provide yourself with commonly available supplies like burlap, galvanized hardware cloth, nails, screws, glue, and so on. . .

VERY IMPORTANT

You must provide yourself with proper safety equipment and clothing. You must provide your own earplugs or muffs - eye shields, and respirators or dust masks. Further, besides having the obvious safety equipment, you must dress properly for the task at hand. Many projects, for example, require gloves and hats. If you are engaged in welding, you'll have to wear proper shoes, long pants, and a long sleeved jacket - this clothing has to be cotton, wool, or leather because synthetics burn through easily or melt onto the skin. REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST!!!

BTW, The studio has some specialty safety equipment like welding helmets and kevlar foundry gear.

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GRADING METHOD FOR SCULPTURE CLASSES
Project/Problem points are awarded based on the following breakdown
(100 points max.available - 40 Problem Solution - 30 Technical - 30 Creative/Aesthetic)

GRADING SCALE
A = 91% ...... B = 81% ...... C = 70% ......D = 60%
The Course (Final) grade is determined by averaging the grades of all projects

GUIDELINES - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT (PROBLEM) (General guidelines are overall directions concerning materials, techniques, dimensions and general formal concerns.) MAKE AN OPEN FORM USING APPROXIMATELY 20' OF 3/8" ROUND ROD (mild steel). THE OVERALL WORK SHOULD EXPRESS THEMATIC DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGULAR SHAPE/FORM (student's choice). THE FINISHED WORK SHOULD BE PAINTED IN MONOCHROME.

GUIDELINES - TECHNICAL - THE WORK MUST BE FREE-STANDING. THE FINISHED WORK MUST BE AT LEAST 24" IN ONE OR MORE DIMENSIONS. ALL WELDS SHOULD BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND.

GUIDELINES - CREATIVITY AND AESTHETIC - THE WORK SHOULD PRESENT A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM THAT IS NEW. AVOID OBVIOUS, EVERYDAY SORTS OF RESPONSES TO THE PROBLEM (THEYARE USUALLY NOT VERY INNOVATIVE). EXPRESS YOUR INDIVIDUALITY. IF YOUR WORK LOOKS A LOT LIKE MOST OF THE OTHER WORK IN THE CLASS, CHANCES ARE IT'S NOT PARTICULARLY CREATIVE OR ORIGINAL.
AESTHETIC - THE WORK MUST BE TRULY THREE-DIMENSIONAL IN ITS APPEARANCE. THAT IS, IT SHOULD PRESENT A VISUALLY WELL ORGANIZED APPEARANCE WHEN VIEWED FROM ITS MAJOR ASPECTS. PATINATION OR COLORS (IF ANY) MUST BE APPROPRIATE TO THE SHAPES/FORMS OF THE WORK.

40 POINTS: SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM INHERENT IN THE GUIDELINES
Suppose that in evaluation (critique) analysis reveals the following. The work is made of steel as directed and is made as an open form. Further, it is painted in monochrome as per the assignment. However, instead of being based on the development of a singular shape/form the sculpture is a compilation of unrelated shapes. Such a work might very well be perceived as pleasing by the casual viewer - HOWEVER, it fails to satisfy a major part of the assignment's general guidelines and will be graded down! Out of the 40 points possible, such a mistake would probably result in the loss of 15 points.. Conversely, if the project actually were a thematic development of a singular shape/form (as well as satisfying the other guidelines), it could receive all 40 points.

30 POINTS: TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY (Technical proficiency refers to how well-made a work is. An alternate term would be craftsmanship. Parts should be shaped, surfaced, and assembled with appropriate skill. A work that falls apart, won't stand as it should or is crude where it shouldn't be is not technically proficient.) If, in critique the work is found to be structurally sound (the welds all hold), and it meets the dimensional requirements, but the paint job is messy - there are lots of runs and drips - (since it is fairly easy to apply paint smoothly this would be considered poor craftsmanship) it would be appropriate to take off major points. Clumsy or sloppy work of any sort will severely cut into the 30 points available to be calculated towards a project grade. On the other hand, appropriate craftsmanship could get all the available points.

30 POINTS: CREATIVITY AND AESTHETICS - Creativity (Originality) is the degree to which the student responds to the assigned problem with a solution that is fresh and innovative. In art, creativity and innovation are extremely important. If the steel sculpture that results from this project presents new and "different" ways of putting forms together it will be considered "creative", and could receive up to 15 points in this area.
Aesthetics deals with the appropriateness of all elements of a work to its function. In slang, this might be called "rightness". The degree to which the art elements work to elicit an appropriate response from the viewer is the aesthetic effectiveness of an artwork. In judging the finished work the instructor (critic) makes aesthetic judgements the basis of how well (appropriately) all the elements that go into the work relate to one another. Usually the instructor asks himself a number of questions about the work. For example: Does the color emphasize elements appropriately, or does it downplay areas that should be emphasized? Is the overall form appropriate to the medium? How do the elements (parts) relate, are spatial forces resolved?) If the answers to these questions are positive, the work is said to be aesthetically successful. Success in this area could bring another 15 points to the total grade.
N. B., Grading in the area of Creativity/Aesthetics is at least partially a "judgment call". The instructor relies on his experience with the world of art generally, and student work particularly.

AN EXAMPLE OF CALCULATING A GRADE:
( ASSUMING THE WORK IS TURNED IN ON TIME)
The problem was generally solved with only minor lapses - 36 points awarded.
Technically, the craftsmanship was only moderately skillful - 21 points awarded.
Creatively, the work was an unusual response to the problem (good) and, aesthetically, there were a very few inappropriate form relationships (not so good) -27 points awarded.
TOTAL POINTS – 84
GRADE - B
(IF THE WORK IS NOT TURNED IN ON TIME, THE GRADE WILL BE LOWERED APPROPRIATELY)

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Course Syllabus - ART 322
INSTRUCTOR: E. Carroll Hale

III. Course Description: Provides an in-depth exploration of sculptural problems at the intermediate level, developed through problems designed to fit personal interests. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours.

IV. Texts and Materials:
No text. The instructor may require supplemental textual material.
Tools and materials/supplies are required as directed by the instructor. (The tools and materials needed will vary depending on the nature of student initiated projects.)

V. Objectives - General:
1. To foster a continuing understanding of sculpture at the intermediate level.

Objectives - Specific:
1. To provide a continuing understanding of sculpture based on the personal interests of the student.
2. To assist the student in formulating specific problems to these interests' objectives.
3. To aid the student's continuing development of a critical awareness of sculpture.

VI. Activities and/or Procedures (in no particular order):
1. The student(s) will, under the direction of the instructor, formulate a series of sculptural projects relating to their individual interests.
2. A suitable amount of instruction and work time will be provided for the development of these projects
3. Periodic critiques will be made of the projects as they evolve and are completed.

VIII. Course Requirements: Completion of all assignments, tests and quizzes given is necessary for a passing grade. The student may be required to attend art exhibits and lectures outside of normal class time. The student must provide him/herself with materials and equipment as directed by the instructor. Studio time outside of scheduled class meetings is required.

IX. Attendance Policy: The Art Department's attendance policy is in effect. Its major provision; 15% absences (excused or not) automatically result in an "F".

X. Evaluation: Sculpture assignments will be evaluated by critique session. Students must participate in critiques. Each assignment will be evaluated both in terms of the specific set-problem and in general art criteria. Each project will have essentially equal weight in determining the course grade unless otherwise noted by the instructor. Any book reports, quizzes, tests and papers assigned will be factors in determining the course grade. Relative weight given to these will be determined by the instructor. See the attached "Grading Method" sheet.

STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THEMSELVES WITH A BASIC SET OF HAND TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS THE INSTRUCTOR DIRECTS.

STUDENTS NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED (MATERIALS/TOOLS) WILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENT EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT.

DISABILITY STATEMENT
If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please obtain your accommodation letters from the OSID and present them to the course instructor to discuss any academic accommodations you need. If you believe you need accommodation and are not registered with the OSID, please contact the Office in the Student Services Building Room 361 by email at disserv@eku.edu or by telephone at (859) 622-2933 V/TDD. Upon individual request, this syllabus can be made available in an alternative format.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are advised that EKU's Academic Integrity Policy will strictly be enforced in this course. The Academic Integrity policy is available at <www.academicintegrity.eku>. Questions regarding the policy may be directed to the Office of Academic Integrity.

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Course Syllabus - Art 323
INSTRUCTOR: E. Carroll Hale

III. Course Description: Provides an in-depth exploration of sculptural problems at the intermediate level, developed through projects designed to fit personal interests in figurative sculpture.

V. Objectives:
General Objectives:
1. To provide a continuing understanding of sculpture based on the personal interests of the student as they relate to figurative sculpture.
Specific Objectives
1. To foster a continuing understanding of figurative sculpture at the intermediate level.
2. To assist the student in formulating specific figurative problems that relate to the student’s personal interests and objectives.
3. To aid students in their continuing development of critical thinking relative to sculpture (particularly as it relates to figurative sculpture).

VI. Activities and/or Procedures (in no particular order):
1. The student(s) will, under the direction of the instructor, formulate a series of sculptural projects relating to their individual figurative interests.
2. A suitable amount of instruction and work time will be provided for the development of these projects
3. Periodic critiques will be made of the projects as they evolve and are completed.

IX. Attendance Policy: The Art Department's attendance policy is in effect. Its major provision; 15% absences (excused or not) automatically result in an "F".

STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THEMSELVES WITH A BASIC SET OF HAND TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS THE INSTRUCTOR DIRECTS.

STUDENTS NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED (MATERIALS/TOOLS) WILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENT EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT.

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III. Course Description: The student's sculptural directions are defined and directed at the advanced level through individually tailored extended projects.

V. Objectives - General:
1. To foster an understanding of sculpture at the advanced level.

Objectives - Specific:
1. To provide a continuing understanding of sculpture based on the personal interests of the student.
2. To direct the student's exploration of sculpture.
3. To aid the student in developing a personal idiom in their sculptural expression.
4. To assist the student in the preparation of a portfolio. To this end, the student will be expected to make a photographic record of their work and write explicatory statements.

VI. Activities and/or Procedures (in no particular order):
1. Each student will, with the consent of the instructor, formulate a series of sculptural projects exploring their individual interests.
2. A suitable amount of instruction and work time will be provided for the development of these projects
3. Periodic critiques will be made of the projects as they evolve and are completed.

IX. Attendance Policy: The Art Department's attendance policy is in effect. Its major provision; 15% absences (excused or not) automatically result in an "F".

STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THEMSELVES WITH A BASIC SET OF HAND TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS THE INSTRUCTOR DIRECTS.

STUDENTS NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED (MATERIALS/TOOLS) WILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENT EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT.

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Course Syllabus – ART 424
INSTRUCTOR: E. Carroll Hale

III. Course Description: Final (exit) course in the B.F.A. Sculpture Area with emphasis on professional development. Course includes preparation for senior show, writing of senior thesis and portfolio assembly.

IV. Texts and Materials:
No text. The instructor may require supplemental textual material.
Tools and materials/supplies are required as directed by the nature of the sculptural enterprise.

V. Objectives - General:
1. To provide a culminating and refining experience in the student's undergraduate sculpture studies.
2. To serve as a platform from which to move on into a professional art career or further studies at the graduate level.

Objectives - Specific:
1. To prepare and finish work for the senior (B.F.A.) Exhibition.
2. To create a slide portfolio and/or web site in conjunction with a resume.
3. Investigate possible commercial sculpture careers and graduate school programs.

VI. Activities and/or Procedures (in no particular order):
1. The student will, with the guidance of the instructor, organize projects in order to realize the goals of this course.
2. The instructor will tailor instruction to meet the unique needs of the individual student.
3. Periodic critiques will be made of the projects as they evolve and are completed.

IX. Attendance Policy: The Art Department's attendance policy is in effect. Its major provision; 15% absences (excused or not) automatically result in an "F".

X. Evaluation: The level of success evident in student preparation for the senior show, the writing of a senior thesis or artist’s statement, and portfolio assembly will be the major factors in determining the course grade. Any sculpture projects, book reports, quizzes, tests and papers assigned will be factors in determining the course grade. Relative weight given to these will be determined by the instructor. (Sculpture assignments will be evaluated by critique sessions in which the student must participate). All assignments will be evaluated both in terms of the specific set-problem and in general art criteria. See the attached "Grading Method" sheet.

STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THEMSELVES WITH A BASIC SET OF HAND TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS THE INSTRUCTOR DIRECTS.

STUDENTS NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED (MATERIALS/TOOLS) WILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENT EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT.

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Course Syllabus - Art 820
INSTRUCTOR: E. Carroll Hale

II. Prerequisites: Six hours of work in sculpture or the consent of the instructor.

III. Course Description: A graduate level course directed towards the development of individual approaches to sculpture.

IV. Texts and Materials:
1. Text: There is no specific text for this course. However, specific textual materials may be suggested or required as the instructor decides is necessary.
2. Tools and materials: Small items such as hammers, pliers, etc., will be provided by the student. The student will have access to such sculpture department tools, equipment and materials as the instructor deems necessary. (Tools and materials needed will vary depending on the choice of projects.)

V. Objectives - General:
1. To develop the student's skills and abilities in sculpture.
2. To provide for the expression of the student's individuality through sculpture.
3. To orient the student towards sculptural performance commensurate with graduate level standards.

Objectives - Specific:
1. This course is "tailored" to the unique blend of abilities and personal direction in each student. Therefore, specific objectives will be set for each student after consultation.

VI. Activities and/or Procedures (in no particular order):
1. Initial projects/problems in the course will be determined primarily by the student's goals in consultation with the instructor. As the instructor gains familiarity with the student's abilities the orientation/organization of the course may be changes as the instructor deems necessary.
2. Specific course activities will be determined when the course is offered after consultation between the instructor and student(s).
3. The student will be expected to maintain a regular schedule of classroom attendance devised by the instructor.

VII. Course Calendar: Course calendars will be customized for each semester.

IX. Attendance Policy: The Art Department's attendance policy is in effect. Its major provision; 15% absences (excused or not) automatically result in an "F".

X. Evaluation: Graduate students will be expected to show a greater level of involvement and participation than that of undergraduates no matter what their ability level.
Sculpture assignments will be evaluated by critique session. Students must participate in critiques. Each assignment will be evaluated both in terms of the specific set-problem and in general art criteria. Each project will have essentially equal weight in determining the course grade unless otherwise noted by the instructor. Any book reports, quizzes, tests and papers assigned will be factors in determining the course grade. Relative weight given to these will be determined by the instructor. See the attached "Grading Method" sheet.

STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THEMSELVES WITH A BASIC SET OF HAND TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS THE INSTRUCTOR DIRECTS.

STUDENTS NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED (MATERIALS/TOOLS) WILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENT EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT.