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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ARTS 211 - Sculpture I
PREREQUISITES: ARTS 103 - Three-Dimensional Design
PROGRAM: Fine Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
This is a basic course in the consideration of three-dimensional form in sculptural concept. Students will be exposed to various related materials, techniques, and processes. Emphasis will be on composition, positive and negative space and craft of material technique.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Translate two-dimensional designs into three-dimensional forms.
- Demonstrate manipulation of a basic variety of materials such as plastic, plaster, wood, metal, stone and clay.
- Use basic tools for cutting, filing, sanding, and finishing.
- Use creative and visual problem-solving skills.
- Generate ideas using notes and thumbnails.
- Understand and utilize the principles and elements of 3-D Design
- Use tools and equipment following appropriate safety guidelines.
- Construct a regular sketchbook for idea generation, notes and thumbnails.
- Explain historical and contemporary relationship and content in regards to sculptural techniques.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Additive techniques Historical application to techniques
- Applications and styles Materials/tools/safety
- Armature Positive and negative space
- Composition Principles of high and low relief
- Concept and content development Problem solving
- Craft and execution Shape and form
- Environmental considerations
- Public vs. private spaces
- Enclosed vs. open spaces
- Application of materials to designs
Skeletal structures
Subtractive techniques
The creative process
From 2D to 3D
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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