ARTT 2560 - Sculpture 1 Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: None
Emphasis on basic techniques of modeling, casting, construction, and elementary carving. Abstract and figurative approaches.
Billable Contact Hours: 6
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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 (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES
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
Lambert, Julie
Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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