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