Additive and subtractive methods will be used to create abstract, representational, and conceptual projects. The emphasis of this course will be on process as much as product. This course offers an exciting opportunity to work in the Rivers shop with a wide range of tools and materials. Safety and responsible use of all equipment are stressed. This introductory course, open to students of all abilities and experience, gives students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of media, learn fundamental skills, and sharpen their perceptions of the physical world.
Emphasis is on the elements of design and drawing and their organizing principles.
Exercises and problems involve mostly two-dimensional work, including drawing, painting, and collage. Homework is required. This course focuses on clay sculpture, bas-reliefs, and figurative vessels. Students explore the differences between realistic and abstract sculpture through interpreting the figure. Journals, homework, and additional studio time are required.