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Course Syllabus

ART 2600 Sculpture I

  • Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
  • Department: Visual Art
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 3
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2019
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2024
  • End Semester: Summer 2025
  • Optimum Class Size: 12
  • Maximum Class Size: 16

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the basic materials, techniques, and philosophies of sculpture. Students will explore various methods of production, such as modeling, carving, casting, fabrication, mixed media, and installation. A lab fee is required.

Justification

This course provides a necessary understanding of the materials and tools used in traditional and non-traditional media while emphasizing the expressive qualities of each sculptural process. This course is offered at every other college and university in the state. This course corresponds with similar classes at other USHE institutions. This course fills an elective for all art majors and is required for sculpture majors.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Material Proficiency: An improved understanding of the technical processes and materials involved in creating three-dimensional art will ultimately lead to a more capable and informed artist.
  2. Conceptual Principles: Students will be instructed in the formal and conceptual approaches to sculpture, through: lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. This knowledge will enhance their formal and conceptual sensibilities.
  3. Historical Context: Students who understand the factors affecting contemporary sculpture will be able to find their place as an active contributor to visual culture, and will be better prepared to thrive in the competitive art market.
  4. Critical Analysis: This imperative aspect of the problem-solving process pushes students to improve at each level. Students who are capable of articulating complex ideas, and receiving critical feedback are better able to contribute to a rich and productive artistic dialogue preparing them to work as professional artists in the future.

Course Content

This course will include lecture, critical discussion, material demonstrations, independent and collaborative studio practice, critiques, and how each relates to the following topics:
• the design process and its application to the creation of sculptural objects;
• three-dimensional problem solving;
• materials and construction techniques;
• proper use and safety of a variety of tools used to construct three dimensional objects.
• Individual and group critiques, designed to promote constructive analysis of each student's own work, the work of their peers, and historical works of art;
• Professional standards and craftsmanship required in the industry.