ARTT 2560 - Sculpture 1
Credit Hours: 3.00
(6 contact hrs)
Emphasis on basic techniques of modeling, casting, construction, and elementary carving. Abstract and figurative approaches. Center Campus.
Prerequisites:
None
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental figurative sculpture.
Objectives: During the course, students will:
- Discuss the limits of clay.
- Produce a figure or portrait study in clay (sculpture).
- Explain the kiln firing process.
- Make a one- and/or two-piece plaster mold.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental welded steel sculpture.
Objectives: During the course, students will:
- Identify welding equipment.
- Produce a welded work (sculpture).
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental constructed wood sculpture.
Objectives: During the course, students will:
- Identify different types of wood.
- Identify tools used in wood sculpture.
- Produce a constructed wood (sculpture).
Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental cast sculpture.
Objectives: During the course, students will:
- Make a wax positive.
- Explain the lost wax process.
- Explain the mold making process for casting in bronze.
- Produce a bronze (sculpture).
- Produce a variety of surfaces patinas.
Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental carved stone sculpture.
Objectives: During the course, students will:
- Identify different types of stone for carving.
- Identify the proper tools for stone carving.
- Produce a stone carving (sculpture).
Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of how to express thoughts and emotions in 3-dimensional form.
Objectives: During the course, students will:
- Discuss the importance of finish and presentation to the total process of making sculpture.
- Discuss the materials of sculpture throughout history.
Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate safe work habits and use proper shop etiquette in a studio environment.
Objectives: During the course, students will:
Use appropriate safety standards.
Use tools properly.
Follow proper shop methodology.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Session and Topic:
- Introduction to class, studio/safety orientation
- Project #1 Relief sculpture
- Project #2 Three-dimensional fundamentals
- Project #3 Wood constructed sculpture
- Tool demonstration
- Project #4 Figurative sculpture
- Basic anatomy
- Project #5 Welded steel sculpture
- Project #6 Lost Wax casting
- Critical thinking paper
Primary Faculty
Mitchell, Todd
Secondary Faculty
Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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