Professional Arts and Crafts: Sculpture A.A.S.

A30290

This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to become professional craftsman and entrepreneurs in the areas of clay and metal sculpture.

Course work concentrates on the development of skills in each area of craftsmanship. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training and the design skills needed to aid students in personalizing their own work.

Graduates will be able to open and operate their own professional craft studio, work for an existing professional craftsman, or obtain employment in craft retail sales. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in clay modeling and wheel throwing processes
• Demonstrate proficiency in metal welding, cutting, forging, and finishing processes including safety

General Education

Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ART 111	Art Appreciation	3	FA, SP, SU
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	FA, SP, SU
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	FA, SP, SU

Natural Science - Mathematics

Take 3-4 semester hours credit from the following courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
BIO 140	Environmental Biology	3	FA, SP, SU
BIO 140A	Environmental Biology Lab	1	FA, SP, SU
MAT 110	Math Measurement & Literacy	3	FA, SP
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	3	FA, SP, SU

Social/Behavioral Science

Select 3 semester hours credit from the following

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ECO 252	Principles of Macroeconomics	3	SP, SU
GEO 111	World Regional Geography	3
HIS 112	World Civilizations II	3	FA, SP, SU
POL 120	American Government	3	FA, SP, SU
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	FA, SP, SU
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3	FA, SP, SU

Major Courses (22 semester hours credit)

Core Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
PCC 110	Introduction to Pottery	8	SP
PCD 110	Introduction to Craft Design	2	FA
PCS 110	Intro to Metal Sculpture	5
PCS 112	Beg. Welding for Artists	3
PCS 210	Introduction to Clay Sculpture	4	SP

Other Major Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ART 131	Drawing I	3	FA, SP, SU
BUS 230	Small Business Management	3	SP
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	3	FA, SP, SU
PCC 111	Functional Pottery I	8	FA
PCJ 262	Hand Wrought Metals	2	FA
PCJ 267	Hand Wrought Joinery	2	SP
PCR 112	20th-Century Crafts	2	FA
WLD 110	Cutting Processes	2	SP

General Pottery Elective

Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
PCC 114	Raku	2	FA, SP, SU
PCC 118	Clay: Special Study	2	FA, SU
PCC 119	Clay Design: Spec Study	2	SP, SU
PCC 121	Handbuilding I	3	FA
PCC 122	Handbuilding II	2	FA
WBL XXX	Work-based Learning (up to 3 semester hours credit)	1-3

General Woodworking Elective

Select 2 semester hours credit from the following courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
PCW 130	Veneer, Marquetry, & Inlay	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 132	Composite Materials Construction	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 135	Wood Lathe Work	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 136	Wood Finishing	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 230	Wood Design: Special Study	2	SU
WBL XXX	Work-based Learning (up to 3 semester hours credit)	1-3

Total Credit Hours: 67