ART 1203C - Design II

College of Fine Arts and Humanities

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 92
Effective Term Spring 2026 (660)

Requisites

Prerequisite ART 1201C with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

This is a foundation course developing knowledge and perception of three-dimensional form and its elements. An expansion of design skills, processes and concepts of design necessary for all art careers is discussed.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will analyze the elements and principles of design in various three-dimensional design projects by:
    1. distinguishing the visual elements as they apply to three-dimensional design.
    2. selecting a variety of construction techniques for creating three-dimensional structures.
  2. The student will create three-dimensional space-time systems by:
    1. constructing three-dimensional forms with sound structural systems.
    2. constructing three-dimensional sculptural objects using a variety of materials appropriate to the intended design task.
  3. The student will evaluate the design process in a variety of contexts by:
    1. justifying that design is relative to social context.
    2. supporting the design process through problem solving.
  4. The student will analyze three-dimensional design projects by:
    1. utilizing the vocabulary of the elements and principles of design in order to participate in oral critiques on three-dimensional projects.
    2. evaluating the quality of a three-dimensional design project during oral critiques.
  5. The student will discuss Modern to Contemporary art practices related to visual production in their design projects through assessments and writings about selected topics by:
    1. explaining selected readings, writings, and discussions.
    2. interpreting the visual language vocabulary of their own artwork and the artwork of their peers.
  6. The student will use stationary tools, handheld power tools, and digital fabrication tools by:
    1. applying knowledge gained in the creation of their 3-D artworks to meet the criteria of the assigned projects.
    2. illustrating how these tools can be used in a safe but creative manner in the creation of their artwork.
  7. The student will demonstrate mold making by:
    1. designing and 3-D printing an object suitable for a one-part mold and a second object for a two-part mold.
    2. creating an object suitable for molding, creating both one-part and two-part molds, and casting parts from them.

Criteria Performance Standard

The student will submit assigned projects which demonstrate his or her ability to: 1. solve the visual problem posed in the assignment. 2.utilize a wide range of materials and techniques appropriate to the assignment and demonstrate technical proficiency in the use of these media. 3. creatively find a visual solution to the design problem. The instructor will evaluate mastery of the course objectives through assessment of each student's portfolio and outside assignments, using a minimum achievement of 70 percent.

History of Changes

Revised 8/2/83. Revised 8/84. Reviewed C&I 9/25/90 Special Fee Effective Session I, 1990-91. SCN change 7/9/91, Effective Session I, 1992-93. 3 YR C&I Review 8/94. C&I 11/25/97, DBT 12/15/97, Effective Session 19981. Effective 20071(0385). 3-Year Review 2010: Acceptable As Is.
C&I Approval: 07/29/2025, BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2026 (660)

Related Programs

  1. Art Education (ARTED-TR) (670) (In Review)
  2. Art Education with ESOL Endorsement (ARTED-BS) (670) (CS Approved)
  3. Studio Art BFA (ARTBFA-TR) (670) (Active)
  4. USF Tampa - Art History (FTARHIS-TR) (670) (Active)
  5. USF Tampa - Studio Art BA (FTARBA-TR) (670) (Active)
  6. USF Tampa - Studio Art BFA (FTARBFA-TR) (670) (Active)