MCCCD Program Description

Sculpture I

Course: ART151

First Term: 2016 Spring

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Exploration of sculptural form and expression in clay, plaster, stone, wood and metal

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and define common terms used in sculpture. (I) 2. Identify and apply the three-dimensional elements with which the sculptor has to work in organizing sculptural forms. (II) 3. Identify, describe, and use traditional sculptural methods. (III, VII) 4. Identify the appropriate tools, supplies, and materials for each sculptural method and describe appropriate use. (IV) 5. Demonstrate proper and safe usage of the basic hand power tools in sculpture. (IV, VII) 6. Care for and sharpen sculpture tools properly. (IV) 7. Demonstrate the use of appropriate finishing techniques for each method in sculpture. (V, VII) 8. Identify and describe current trends and materials found in contemporary sculpture. (VI) 9. Produce sculpture using tools and techniques appropriate for the method. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Sculpture A. Terminology B. Definitions II. Three- Dimensional Elements of Sculpture A. Form/Shape 1. Mass/Volume 2. Positive/Negative B. Light C. Line D. Texture E. Space F. Color and Value G. Time and Movement H. Gravity and Tension III. Sculptural Methods A. Additive or Addition B. Manipulative or Modeling C. Substitutive or Casting D. Subtractive or Subtraction IV. Tools and Materials For Each Method A. Hand Power Tools 1. Selection 2. Proper Usage 3. Safe Usage B. Tool Care C. Tool Sharpening V. Finishing Techniques For Each Method A. Additive B. Manipulative C. Substitutive D. Subtractive VI. Trends A. Constructivism (WW I) B. Happenings (1950) C. Minimal (mid-1960`s) D. New Technology (1975-2000) 1. Natural Force, Systems, and Phenomena 2. Electronic Manipulation 3. Mechanization, Systems, and Process 4. Chemical and Synthetic Materials 5. Humanity and Technology VII. Sculptural Projects A. Additive 1. Found Object 2. Bas Relief From Repetitive Found Objects 3. Plaster 4. Modular Construction 5. OX/AC Welding B. Manipulative 1. Paper 2. Clay C. Substitutive 1. Clay/Mold 2. Small Lost Wax Cast D. Subtractive 1. Plaster 2. Off-Center Lathe Wood 3. Soapstone 4. Marble 5. Alabaster 6. Wood

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/22/1994

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