ART 2310 Sculpture I

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of sculpture. Traditional and contemporary concepts are investigated through a variety of medias. The development of ideas and concepts are encouraged through theory, criticism and historical reference. (2 lect., 4 lab) ARTS

Credits

3 credits

Transfer Status

Equivalent to UW

Major Topics

  • Elements of visual art (line, shape, texture, color, form)
  • Principles of Visual Art(Emphasis, Harmony, Unity, Balance, Movement, Variety, Scale,Proportion, Rhythmn)
  • History and the process of welding
  • -20th century abstract art
  • History and process of carving (stone, wood, plaster)
  • History and process of assemblage
  • -Recycling movements of Latin and African cultures
  • -Steam Punk movement
  • -Processes of organization and combining found objects
  • History and process of earthworks
  • -Indigenous cultures of the Americas
  • -Processes and techniques combining natural materials
  • History and process of casting metal (iron, bronze, aluminum)
  • -Wildlife carvings of Southwest Native Americans, Paleolithic cultures

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Create an abstract sculpture

2. Translate the figure into sculpture

3. Create a kinetic sculpture.

4. Create an environmental sculpture.

5. Create a sculpture inspired by nature.

6. Create a sculpture inspired by the landscape.

7. In the creation of 1-6, students will use a variety of processes including but not limited to: casting, additive, subtractive, collaborative and assemblage processes.

8. In the creation of 1-6 students will use a variety of media including but not limited to: clay, wood, plaster, metals, glass, and stone.

9. Analyze and discuss the artwork of historical and contemporary artists, fellow students, and their own artwork

10. Discuss a sculptor and his/her artwork

11. Make aesthetic and intellectual judgments on sculptural themes