Timed writing in class will be a special emphasis of this course, in addition to a major research project outside of class time. This course guides students in exploring the skills and techniques of sculpture using various materials and approaches. Students will learn the processes of modeling, carving, and welding in clay, wax, plaster, wood, stone and metal. Drawings and three-dimensional models will be used to create designs for sculpture. Realism, abstraction, and symbolism are explored as ways of translating ideas into sculptural form.
Attention is given to composition, surface, and color.
Required readings and written work, slide presentations, discussions, field trips, and critiques integrate the work of other sculptors with a student's studio work. This course explores sculptural skills, techniques, and ideas using various approaches in clay, wax, plaster, wood, stone, and welded metal. Students will model in clay and wax from observing the figure. Realism, abstraction, and symbolism are used to translate ideas into sculptural form. Attention is given to composition, surface, and color.