ART 1502 - Fundamentals of 3D Design
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42754,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jonathan Sperry
Email: jdsperry@ysu.edu
Course Description
1502. Fundamentals of 3D Design. Investigation of the interactions between line, plane, mass, and space. Emphasis on basic 3D concepts, color theory, vocabulary, media and techniques. Slide lectures, directed readings, writings and studio problems. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO READINGS |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Introduction to Course, Review Syllabus, Safety Project 1: Contour Drawing in Space |
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| Wed | 8/26 | Work Session | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Work Session | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Working Critique | |
| Mon | 9/7 | NO CLASS – Labor Day | |
| Wed | 9/9 | Working Critique | |
| Mon | 9/14 | Working Critique | |
| Wed | 9/16 | Work Session | |
| Mon | 9/21 | Project 1: Critique Project 2: Plaster Carving |
DUE: Project 1 |
| Wed | 9/23 | PLASTER POUR | DUE: Project 1 Debrief |
| Mon | 9/28 | Work Session | |
| Wed | 9/30 | Work Session | |
| Mon | 10/5 | Working Critique | DUE: Inspiration Images |
| Wed | 10/7 | Project 3: Cardboard Avatar | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Project 2: Critique | DUE: Project 2 |
| Wed | 10/14 | Project 3: Pitch | DUE: Project 2 Debrief |
| Mon | 10/19 | Work Session | DUE: Inspiration Images |
| Wed | 10/21 | Project 3: Color | |
| Mon | 10/26 | Work Session | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Working Critique | |
| Mon | 11/2 | Work Session | |
| Wed | 11/4 | Working Critique | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Project 3: Critique (photo shoot) | DUE: Project 3 |
| Wed | 11/11 | NO CLASS – Veteran’s Day | |
| Mon | 11/16 | Project 4: 3-Way Soccer | DUE: Project 3 Debrief |
| Wed | 11/18 | Work Session | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Work Session | |
| Wed | 11/25 | NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING | |
| Mon | 11/30 | Work Session | |
| Wed | 12/2 | Project 4: Game Play | DUE: Project 4 |
| Mon | 12/7 | FINAL: Project 4 Debrief | |
| Wed | 12/9 | NO CLASS |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.