ART 276 Sculpture: Introduction

A beginning course for students without prior training in sculpture. This course will introduce students to a variety of sculptural processes such as additive, subtractive and constructive techniques. Through working hands-on with various sculptural materials, students will develop an understanding of space and form, while actively exploring concepts of content and meaning in their work. Projects and media explored (i.e.: clay, plaster, wood, metal, stone, mixed media, etc.) vary from term to term. May be repeated up to 9 total credits.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
3D Design Theory and Practice:
1. Students will create and analyze projects that demonstrate critical and creative thinking and knowledge of Design theory and practice
2. Students will review and critique 3D art forms from diverse periods of human history
Creative and Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving:
3. Students will demonstrate personal aesthetic and conceptual decision-making using 3D/ Sculpture concepts and practices
3D Design Aesthetic Elements and Principles:
4. Students will demonstrate knowledge and use of 3D design organizational principles and elements in various 3D media and processes
Art Historical Theory and Practice:
5. Students will create works that reflect art historical and/or contemporary design media and concepts
Critiques – Discussion, Analysis and Application:
6. Students will analyze contemporary and/or historical art forms in relation to sculptural media and theory
7. Students will explore and analyze cultural ideas as they pertain to art history and various art disciplines, such as painting, photography, and sculpture
8. Students will analyze and critique personal and peer artwork using specific 3D Design practice and theory