2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ART 181 - Sculpture II


Description: Advanced sculpture processes: modeling, mixed media, casting, and stone carving. Develop personal imagery and aesthetics through sculptural form.

Prerequisites: ART 180  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 1
Lab: 5

Course Content:
  1. Tools and materials safety
  2. Modeling and fabrication
  3. Figure proportions
  4. Mixed media
  5. Silicone mold with plaster mother mold
  6. Stone sculpture
  7. Texture and pattern
  8. Finish techniques: gild, patina and/or paint
  9. Personal aesthetic
  10. Presentation and documentation of completed work
  11. Sketchbook
  12. Formal elements and principles of design
  13. Historical and contemporary art examples
  14. Critique

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Use tools and materials safely.
  2. Use modeling and fabrication techniques.
  3. Employ figure proportions.
  4. Investigate mixed media.
  5. Apply silicone mold with plaster mother mold for reproducing sculpture.
  6. Produce a stone carving.
  7. Apply texture and pattern.
  8. Use finish techniques: gild, patina and/or paint.
  9. Convey a personal aesthetic.
  10. Prepare presentation and documentation of completed work.
  11. Enhance and compile images for sculpture in a sketchbook.
  12. Identify, analyze and utilize the formal elements and principles of design.
  13. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
  14. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

Required Assessment:
  1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.