Syllabus

SCULPTURE I

Course Emphasis

During this course you will be working to develop the following aspects:

  • Material/ technique ‚Äì Experimenting/ developing skills and media knowledge.
  • Emotional/ conceptual ‚Äì Learning to be expressive, understanding conceptual drawing, using imagination and creative problem solving.¬†¬† Finding your own personal style.

 

Course Objectives

  • Create original works of art using a variety of 2D and 3D materials.
  • Design and create work based on a given theme
  • Work in sketchbook ‚Äì sketching, designing and reflecting.
  • Document your stages of creating ‚Äì reflecting on process and product.
  • Participate in class critiques
  • Create a portfolio of work

 

Studio Rules

  • Respect self, others and materials at all times.
  • Be prepared everyday.
  • Clean up & Keep Clean!

 

Weekly Calendar

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Studio Work Day Silent Studio Work Day Boot camp/ Artist Intro Silent Studio Work Day 1st & 3rd

Class Critique

2nd & 4th

Sketchbooks due!

Boot camp/ Artist Intro/ Studio Work Day

 

Studio Requirements

  • Sketchbook: All artists will need a sketchbook dedicated to this class. You will use it everyday for boot camp/ artist intro notes & handouts, idea brainstorming, sketching, designing, stages of creating/ daily entries, reflecting on process & product, and any questions that you have about artists, ideas, materials, etc.¬†¬† Your sketchbook is due every 2nd and 4th Friday and will be a major part of your final grade.
  • Themes: All artists will be creating works of art based on a series of given themes. The design, subject matter, materials, size, composition, etc. will be chosen by the artist.
  • Absences: Missed work as a result of an absence is the responsibility of the artist. Please see a classmate for missed notes during demonstrations and check the class drawer for missed handouts/ paperwork.

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