ART 276 - Sculpture I

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Encourages students to develop critical as well as creative thinking through the exploration of materials, processes, concepts and imagery in three-dimensional art forms. Students will explore a range of sculptural materials and techniques, including an introduction to ZBrush digital modeling software and three-dimensional printing.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Create three-dimensional sculptural works of art through a variety sculptural and finish processes. Utilize the appropriate tool and technique associated with the process, including additive, subtractive, and constructive methods in traditional digital means. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Freely envision sculptural ideas through a sketch process. Using a developmental process, employing sketches, maquettes, and finished work, and using research of master artists to help envision possibilities for sculpture through a range of media.
CLO#3: Envision and execute unique and expressive works of art in three-dimensional Engage in a rich creative ideation process involving personal investigation of processes, ideas, and materials, from initial sketch to class critique.
CLO#4: Create sculpture in both objective and non-objective modes.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Sculpture clay, Clay tools, Sculpture wire, 3D printing filament, Wood, Plaster, Other suitable sculpture materials, Stains, Paints, finishes

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.