Students trace the historical trends in sculpture, recognize contemporary sculptors, and develop a vocabulary that can be used in discussing sculpture. Emphasis is on the presentation of studio problems and their solutions through personal expression. A course in the study of three-dimensional form building upon knowledge gained in ART 2310. Investigation continues in the varied techniques of sculpture including welded metal, stone carving, and clay working. Students manipulate the form and imagery in representational and nonrepresentational art work.
Emphasis is on current sculptural applications and the work of contemporary sculptors.
Completion of ART 2310. Students explore metal sculpture and metal work involving the fundamentals of oxyacetylene welding. Students acquire and demonstrate simple techniques and proper safety procedures. Students recognize the signatures of metal sculpture by late 20th century artists. Introduction to practical goldsmithing using base or precious metals.