ART 154: Sculpture 1

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Class Program

Art

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

090865

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities with Performance

Description

Sculpture 1 follows 3D Design as a further investigation of three-dimensional form in art, including experience with subtractive, additive, modeling and casting processes. This project-based course focuses on developing the skills to work with traditional and non-traditional sculpture materials.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ART 107

Course Learning Outcomes

Analyze and apply the principles of 3-dimensional structure, spatial modulation, and planar modulation in making artwork that displays an awareness of good design and craftsmanship.

Analyze and apply physical forces and material characteristics in structural forms, while displaying an understanding of surface quality, color and finish.

Use tools properly and safely, and participate in appropriate shop maintenance.

Display an understanding of the vocabulary, theories, and applications in referring to the making and analysis of sculpture.

Core Topics

Visual elements:
- Functions of mass, volume and line in the sculptural object
- Movement and emphasis
- Style vs. Function in form
- Figure-ground relationship (positive/negative space)
- Surface Treatment (pattern, texture, color and finish)
- Use of time
- Architectural volume
- Visual Display (free-standing form, form with base and wall-mounted form)
Sculpture processes:
- Subtractive
- Additive
- Modeling
- Casting