Faculty Syllabus

                                                         Austin Community College

                              Arts 1312: Design 2 (3-Dimensional)

Gary Webernick

Arts 1312 syn: 36955/section 007

Fall, 2026

W 12:00PM-5PM

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE

Office Hours: By Appointment

Contact:  artweb@austincc.edu

Art Department Contact/Administrative Assistant:  Jin Young Cha  jinyoung.cha@austincc.edu

This course will be taught ONLINE for the Fall, 2026 semester.  It is required that the student have a computer, internet, webcam and microphone prior to starting the course.  We will be using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Synchronous Online Sessions through Zoom:  I have a Zoom account and will be sending you a link for live online meetings.

• Students are expected to meet at the beginning of each class period for lecture, project discussions and critique.
• There may be an additional check-in before class ends unless otherwise announced.
• Tardiness and Absence policy will apply accordingly.

A variety of platforms will be available for information concerning meetings and announcements. Blackboard will be used to post class information, including class projects, information texts/images and power point image presentations.  Padlet will be used for posting images of your work in progress and for critiquing finished work. Google Drive will be used for larger files such as recordings of Zoom classroom meetings. My goal is to keep things simple while allowing you methods to receive the information in a similar format that is much like a face to face classroom.  Most of my demonstrations will be live on Zoom with links to other online recorded demonstrations when necessary (YouTube, for example).

Common Course Description:  An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of three-dimensional design.

Prerequisites: ARTS 1311, Design 1 

Course Rationale:  The purpose of Design 2 is to thoroughly examine the formal elements of three-dimensional form through hands-on personal experience; exploring a broad repertoire of media possibilities; and critical analysis of produced works.

Common Course Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Identify and apply the elements of art and principles of three-dimensional design.

●       Employ discipline specific vocabulary in the evaluation of three-dimensional design problems.

●       Demonstrate creative skill in aesthetic problem solving within assigned parameters.

●       Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.

ACC Specific Course Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Use a variety of three-dimensional materials, techniques, processes and concepts to make three-dimensional objects.

• Use formal elements and principles of three-dimensional space (including line, shape, mass, and volume, light and shade, texture, color and organizations of forms in space) to make three-dimensional objects.

• Use standard terminology to discuss various types, techniques and concepts of three-dimensional forms and put this vocabulary in an art historical context.

• Present completed work in a professional manner.

• Become familiar and adhere to required safety practices and studio cleanliness and organization.

Optional Text: Shaping Space, the dynamics of three-dimensional design by Paul Zelanski and Mary Pat Fisher

Instructional Methodology:  Lectures, demonstrations, critiques, digital image and video presentations, quizzes, exams, writing assignments, research papers and group assignments.

Grading System:  Your grade on art projects will be determined by the following criteria:

●        How well your completed assignments fulfill the stated formal goals, if you have applied all of the design concepts assigned in a visual manner. 

●        Technical skill in using the materials, presentation and neatness, the ambition of your work and innovative interpretation of the assignment.

●       Your demonstration of understanding the concepts by verbal discussion, quiz grades, effort in class, ability to follow directions, improvement over the semester, and participation in class, including following appropriate safety and clean-up procedures.

Final grades will be determined by the average of project grades.  The points needed for respective letter grades are shown below:

●        A = 90 and above / excellent; outstanding concept and execution, ambitious project, challenging to complete within time frame, technical skill is evident, unique solution to the problem. 

●        B = 80-89 / good; design concepts are clear, composition is well planned, time managed well, technique does not detract from overall image, effort is being made to improve hand skills/technique, project sketches/drawings complete.

●        C = 70-79 / satisfactory; project doesn’t visually express design goals clearly, composition was not well planned, problems with time management, average technique / hand skills, project sketches/drawings completed but not fully explored.

●        D = 60-69 /poor; project doesn’t visually express design goals, composition appears to be unplanned, poor time management, weak technical skills, minimal improvement from the last project, project sketches/drawings incomplete.

●        F = 0-59 / unacceptable; design objective not accomplished, technique ineffective, no improvement from the last project, project sketches/drawings incomplete, missing.

Required Materials

• Sketch Book/Journal
• Self-healing Cutting Mat 18 x 24”
• Exacto Knife with blades
• Stainless Steel Cork Backed Ruler (18-24”)
• Soft Handle Comfortable Grip Scissors (7”)
• Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Elmer’s Glue (other glues will be discussed)
• Masking tape
• Additional Materials will be dependent upon the student’s individual projects.

Outline for Class Projects

1st Class: Beginning of the Semester Orientation, Lecture and 1st Project Assignment:

1. Coming Off the Wall/Three Dimensional Relief---paper

Lectures/Discussions concerning moving from 2D to 3D space, 20th Century Art Types with examples of professional and previous student art.  Project uses non-objective imagery.

2. Defining Form/Elements of Three-Dimensional Design---mixed materials

Lectures/discussions concerning Basic Elements of 3-Dimensional Design including Form, Line, Plane, Volume, Mass, Texture and Color. Project Uses non-objective imagery

3. Constructing an Object Using a Representational Point of View---cardboard

Lectures/Discussions concerning Representational Imagery and Abstraction.

4. Wearable Art---mixed materials

Lectures/discussions concerning the meanings and functions of an object. Utilitarian art and design discussion.

5. Final Project/Select from the Following Possibilities: (all projects to be discussed in class)

Lectures, discussions concerning a wide variety of 3-Dimensional art forms, techniques and concepts.

• Changing the Identity of an Object/Wrapped, Covered Objects    
• Defying Gravity
• Matchwork  
• Motion, Light and Sound
• Earthworks, Environmental Objects, Site-Specific 3-D Objects
• Social/Political Comment

Course Policies:

Attendance:  Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. Two absences will be granted without penalty.  After two absences the student’s grade will be lowered one grade per absence and can be withdrawn from class.

Missed or late work:  Late work will drop a letter grade for each class day it is late.  Making the time deadline is part of the project.

Withdrawal: It is the responsibility of students to withdraw. If a student stops attending class or has missed more than two classes and is not successfully completing course work, the instructor reserves the right to initiate withdrawal. 

Incomplete:  Incomplete grades (I) will be given only in rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of "I," a student must have successfully completed most of the coursework but after the last date to withdraw have a serious situation occur which prevents course completion.  An instructor may allow a grade of “I” if a student is unable to complete the last of the coursework. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

Class Safety:  It is recommended that you watch a 20-minute video, “Creating Art Safely”.

Even though we will not be working in the Art Department Studio, you may be using certain tools that require safe handling; this video offers sound advice for safety. There could possibly be some open lab time at the Highland campus towards the end of the semester depending on the status of COVID.

Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through all public entrances.  The college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus.

Some important things to remember:

• If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.  The college hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinics across our district. A complete list of ACC’s vaccination sites and schedules are available online.
• If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely available.
• If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

• Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while on campus.

·       Cleaning & Disinfecting Procedures:  For anyone who is on campus, ACC’s cleaning and disinfecting procedures are ongoing. We follow the recommendations of the CDC. When you come to campus, you’ll have access to hand sanitizer and other personal protective equipment.  Additional supplies are available in the campus manager’s office or the campus library as needed.

·       Because of the ever changing situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and guidance.

College-Wide Policies and Support Services

Scholastic Dishonesty: A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution.  Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression.  Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents.    Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college.  See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/catalog.

Students Rights and Responsibilities:

Freedom of Expression: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

Academic Freedom: Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good. The common good depends upon a free search for truth and its free expression. Hence it is essential that faculty members at Austin Community College be free to pursue scholarly inquiry without unreasonable restriction and to voice and publish their conclusions without fear of institutional censorship or discipline. They must be free from the possibility that others of differing vision, either inside or outside the college community, may threaten their professional careers.   The concept of academic freedom in Austin Community College is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility, shared by the Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty members. In the classroom or in College-produced telecommunications, faculty members should strive to be accurate, to exercise appropriate restraint, and to show respect for the opinions of others. In addition, instructors should be judicious in the use of material and should introduce only material that has a clear relationship to the subject field.

Student Discipline: Students at the College have the rights accorded to all persons under the Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility for each individual to accord the same rights to others in the College community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. As willing partners in learning, it is expected that students will comply with College rules and procedures.

Student Accessibility Services: Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about SAS: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology.

Safety Statement: Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.  Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Concealed Handgun Policy: The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy.  It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.  All testing centers located on the Austin Community College District are Exclusion Zones where concealed handguns are prohibited.

Use of ACC email: All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college-related emergencies using this account.  Students should expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/accmail

Testing Center Policies:

Under certain circumstances and in distance learning courses, instructors may have students take exams in a testing center.  Students must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/testing-services/instructional-testing/testing-center-guidelinesTesting centers are located at Cypress, Eastview, Elgin, Hays, Highland, Northridge, Pinnacle, Rio Grande, Riverside, Round Rock, South Austin campuses. Sites and hours are subject to change without notice.  To request the test, students must provide proper identification and fill out a test request form with the instructor's name, course name and number, section and synonym number, and exam number.  The use of unauthorized materials while taking an exam in an ACC Testing Center is subject to disciplinary action. Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center.  Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester.  ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

Student and Instructional Services: ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-servicesLinks to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students.  ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored.  The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/tutoring-and-academic-help/tutoring-services-and-schedules/tutoring-schedules.  For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

Selected readings are assigned during the course for the semester.

Outline for Class Projects

1st Class: Beginning of the Semester Orientation, Lecture and 1st Project Assignment:

1. Coming Off the Wall/Three Dimensional Relief---paper

Lectures/Discussions concerning moving from 2D to 3D space, 20th Century Art Types with examples of professional and previous student art.  Project uses non-objective imagery.

2. Defining Form/Elements of Three-Dimensional Design---mixed materials

Lectures/discussions concerning Basic Elements of 3-Dimensional Design including Form, Line, Plane, Volume, Mass, Texture and Color. Project Uses non-objective imagery

3. Constructing an Object Using a Representational Point of View---cardboard

Lectures/Discussions concerning Representational Imagery and Abstraction.

4. Wearable Art---mixed materials

Lectures/discussions concerning the meanings and functions of an object. Utilitarian art and design discussion.

5. Final Project/Select from the Following Possibilities: (all projects to be discussed in class)

Lectures, discussions concerning a wide variety of 3-Dimensional art forms, techniques and concepts.

• Changing the Identity of an Object/Wrapped, Covered Objects    
• Defying Gravity
• Matchwork  
• Motion, Light and Sound
• Earthworks, Environmental Objects, Site-Specific 3-D Objects
• Social/Political Comment

Common Course Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Identify and apply the elements of art and principles of three-dimensional design.

●       Employ discipline specific vocabulary in the evaluation of three-dimensional design problems.

●       Demonstrate creative skill in aesthetic problem solving within assigned parameters.

●       Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation.

Common Course Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Identify and apply the elements of art and principles of three-dimensional design.

●       Employ discipline specific vocabulary in the evaluation of three-dimensional design problems.

●       Demonstrate creative skill in aesthetic problem solving within assigned parameters.

●       Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft and presentation 

ACC Specific Course Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Use a variety of three-dimensional materials, techniques, processes and concepts to make three-dimensional objects.

• Use formal elements and principles of three-dimensional space (including line, shape, mass, and volume, light and shade, texture, color and organizations of forms in space) to make three-dimensional objects.

• Use standard terminology to discuss various types, techniques and concepts of three-dimensional forms and put this vocabulary in an art historical context.

• Present completed work in a professional manner.

• Become familiar and adhere to required safety practices and studio cleanliness and organization.