ARTT-232 Sculpture II

This course is a continuation of ARTT-231 with an increased emphasis on conceptual concerns. Students learn about contemporary approaches to sculpture and have more latitude for stylistic exploration.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ARTT-231

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary of art.
2. 2. Read and analyze a given problem.
3. 3. Develop possible solutions to a given problem by composing ideas and making sketches
   and models.
4. 4. Demonstrate resourcefulness and practicality when selecting materials for sculpture
   projects.
5. 5. Mold, model, carve, and manipulate, by the use of craftspersonship, art materials to
   achieve a desired unified solution to a given problem.
6. 6. Employ the principles of design (scale, proportion, repetition and rhythm, unity within
   variety, emphasis and subordination, balance and contrast) when planning and constructing
   a work of art.
7. 7. Present completed projects, verbally and in writing, defining the theme and describing the
   process.
8. 8. Identify and analyze design concepts by studying the works of artists past and present.
9. 9. Critically analyze, verbally and in writing, the artworks of other students and personal
   artwork.
10. 10. Evaluate and compare the content of two or more artworks in a critique.
11. 11. Analyze, through a written assignment, a three-dimensional work of art in a local museum
    or gallery.
12. 12. Independently compose themes for three-dimensional works given a specific medium.
13. 13. Demonstrate consistency, organization, and a willingness to participate in the process of
    making and reviewing works of art.
14. 14. Present a portfolio of works demonstrating mastery of the course objectives.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary of art.
2. 2. Read and analyze a given problem.
3. 3. Develop possible solutions to a given problem by composing ideas and making sketches
   and models.
4. 4. Demonstrate resourcefulness and practicality when selecting materials for sculpture
   projects.
5. 5. Mold, model, carve, and manipulate, by the use of craftspersonship, art materials to
   achieve a desired unified solution to a given problem.
6. 6. Employ the principles of design (scale, proportion, repetition and rhythm, unity within
   variety, emphasis and subordination, balance and contrast) when planning and constructing
   a work of art.
7. 7. Present completed projects, verbally and in writing, defining the theme and describing the
   process.
8. 8. Identify and analyze design concepts by studying the works of artists past and present.
9. 9. Critically analyze, verbally and in writing, the artworks of other students and personal
   artwork.
10. 10. Evaluate and compare the content of two or more artworks in a critique.
11. 11. Analyze, through a written assignment, a three-dimensional work of art in a local museum
    or gallery.
12. 12. Independently compose themes for three-dimensional works given a specific medium.
13. 13. Demonstrate consistency, organization, and a willingness to participate in the process of
    making and reviewing works of art.
14. 14. Present a portfolio of works demonstrating mastery of the course objectives.