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ARTS 212 - Sculpture II


PREREQUISITES: ARTS 211 - Sculpture I  
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 continuation of Sculpture I resulting in intermediate use of three-dimensional design skills, applications and materials. Emphasis will be on intermediate techniques and advancing compositional skill.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Translate two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional constructions.
  2. Use tools and equipment following appropriate safety guidelines.
  3. Use advanced shape theory and its three-dimensional application.
  4. Demonstrate intermediate understanding of materials and tools related to techniques and processes.
  5. Explain historical relationship and content in regards to sculptural techniques, applications and styles.
  6. Understand and utilize the principles and elements of 3-D Design
  7. Construct a regular sketchbook for idea generation, notes and thumbnails.
  8. Explain historical and contemporary relationship and content in regards to sculpture.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Additive techniques
  • Materials/tools/safety
  • Applications and styles
  1. Public vs. private spaces
  2. Enclosed vs. open spaces
  3. Application of materials to designs
  • Positive and negative space
  • Principles of high and low relief
  • Problem solving
  • Shape and form
  • Concept and content development
  • The creative process
  • Craft and execution
  • Environmental considerations
  • From 2D to 3D
  • Historical application to techniques

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)