ART.-272 Sculpture II

Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080; ART.-271
This course furthers the students exploration of more complex sculptural tools processes and materials. The students abilities to manipulate materials and processes while also considering context concept and craft will be encouraged. Students refine their understanding of additive subtractive and constructive processes as well as more complex mold making and casting techniques. Projects will be supplemented by demonstrations lectures and group critiques.

Course Outcomes
1. The student will become further familiar with basic additive, subtractive, and constructive processes, as well as, mold making and casting techniques and develop a visual literacy through making art that reflects an understanding of craft, form and content 2. The student will apply 3-D design principles such as, but not limited to: repetition, variety, emphasis, economy, proportion, balance, and rhythm 3. The student will apply 3-D design elements such as, but not limited to: form, line, plane, volume, texture, color and space 4. The student will be exposed to historical examples of sculpture and theory and become cognizant of how these forms and theories effect current contemporary sculptural practices 5. The student will inject his/her personal interests into the projects by generating creative ideas through a variety of means including: creative and divergent thinking practices, research, sketching and model building 6. The students will further develop a work ethic consistent with the current demands of becoming a practicing artist and become proficient in the terminology expected of such a profession 7. The student will become familiar with shop safety and the proper use of power tools in the construction of sculptural forms