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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introductory- level course in sculpture that provides a comprehensive overview of the field of sculpture through conceptual, historical, and technical exploration. This course concentrates on developing two main areas essential for success in the field: conceptual and thematic development, and the acquisition of technical skills necessary to carry out ideas. Prerequisite: FWS 116 or FWS 117, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in the materials, processes, techniques, and tools for modeling the figure, with an emphasis on the human figure, portraiture, and anatomy. The course investigates historical and contemporary approaches to the human figure as a source for artistic expression.
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3.00 Credits
An intermediate-level sculpture course with an emphasis on the nature, tradition, context, planning, and execution of sculptural works that derive their structure and meaning from specific contexts (e.g., outdoor sites, indoor spaces, placement, etc.). Prerequisites: SCL 220 and SCL 221.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student of sculpture to the possibilities of public art as a venue for sales, commissions, and exhibition of work. The course develops student concepts for public art projects and investigate the process required to research, conceptualize, design, and present (in proposal form) ideas to various constituencies involved in such public art projects. Problems of budgeting, logistics, and dealing with varied audiences are addressed. Prerequisites: SCL 220 and SCL 221.
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3.00 Credits
An intermediate-level course in sculpture with an emphasis on working from the human figure. Topics include forming and modeling techniques, anatomy, portraiture, moldmaking, various casting principles and techniques, bas relief. Prerequisite: SCL 222 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to extend the possibilities of using the human form and situation as the basis for artistic statements that are not traditionally modeled. Students are encouraged to develop sculptural works based on the human figure but not bound by traditional materials or formats. Prerequisite: SCL 220 or SCL 222.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in the basic processes and techniques of investment casting of nonferrous metals, particularly, bronze. Students learn preparation methods of direct wax construction, spruing and venting techniques, mold preparation and investing, pouring and finishing techniques. Safety is stressed throughout the course. Prerequisites: SCL 220 and SCL 221.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to allow the advanced sculpture student to continue the study of sculpture through independent, self-directed projects under the supervision of individual faculty. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An intermediate-level course for students planning to explore the possibilities of metal casting. Projects are designed to augment the student's technical knowledge of foundry processes and to further develop conceptual prerogatives and reinforce the concepts and relationships between idea and process. Prerequisite: SCL 340.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in glass fabrication emphasizing a variety of techniques, including slumping, fusing, casting, and glassblowing. This course introduces the student to the properties of glass as a sculptural material and to the techniques for the functional and nonfunctional applications of the medium. Prerequisite: SCL 220.
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