Contemporary Art Through Sculpture

In this course, students will be physically manipulating materials to create conceptually engaged works of art. Get ready for a fun, active, and messy experience! The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the conceptual, formal and technical elements of contemporary sculpture. Through participation in hands-on experimentation, slide lectures, presentations, readings, and discussions students will develop conceptual concerns in contemporary art. Projects will address the elements and principles of sculpture. This is also a class that explores how students can engage with and appreciate the broader conversations of contemporary art.

• Be introduced to the expanded field of sculpture.
• Explore a range of basic studio technical and creative processes.
• Engage in reflective analysis of their own work and respond to the work of others.
• Develop perceptual skills through analyzing and identifying visual components.
• Learn the technical applications of a variety of tools, equipment and materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of visual elements and principles through projects
• Develop understanding of the relationship between form and content in sculpture.
• Learn how to use materials, tools and studio in a safe manner.