ART 246 - Sculpture I (4)

An introduction and exploration into materials such as metal, wood and mixed media, and the various applications of these media towards crafting sculpture and functional forms. Students will learn to safely use a variety of shop tools and equipment in both the metal and wood shops while also focusing on projects that increase craftsmanship, concept development and critical thinking. Course involves demonstrations, fieldtrips, readings in contemporary art, discussions, projects, written responses and oral critiques of all projects. Prerequisites: ART 133, 144. Pre- or corequisite: ART 122. Fall and Spring.