Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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ART 119 - Introduction to Sculpture


This introductory course explores the fundamental design principles, building strategies, and concepts of contemporary sculpture. Students will experiment with materials, techniques, and construction methods related to wood, cardboard, plastics, plaster, mold making, found objects, and improvised alternatives. Students will apply their own creative thought process to hands-on projects that will cover themes including material-as-metaphor, space, time, form, composition, and ephemerality. Reading, writing, discussion, and presentations will cover historical movements and contemporary topics in sculpture. No previous art experience is necessary. All skill levels are welcome. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 3



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