Introduces contemporary sculptural issues and artists who utilize the casting process. Ceramics FA 334 An exploration of clay as a contemporary sculptural element. Students develop basic hand-building skills including pinch, coil, slab and mold techniques. Focuses on skill development and the sculptural possibilities of working with clay. Wood Fabrication FA 335 An exploration of wood as a contemporary sculptural element.
Students develop basic woodworking skills using subtractive, additive and constructive processes.
Focuses on skill development with an examination of contemporary issues as well as artists utilizing woodworking processes. An exploration of metal and metal fabrication as contemporary sculptural elements. Processes include patinas, welding, brazing, hot and cold bending, and cutting. Introduces contemporary issues and artists while focusing on skill development and an awareness of sculptural possibilities with metal. Students are expected to develop a process of self-evaluation to clarify their personal visions and to express and defend their individual creative platforms.