Tag: 2024-2025

DSC-231 SCULPTURE: FABRICATION

This course is a study in form and sculptural language that focuses on the use of metal and wood. The instruction gained in the course helps students gain proficiency in the use of metals and wood as sculptural media. Shop and materials practices as well as safety are covered. Students, through a series of projects, learn a variety of techniques and methods which bring them to a confident skill level using these two media.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DSC-130 (formerly DFA 130)

SAC-205 SOPHOMORE SEMINAR

How do artists develop the discipline to maintain a studio practice? What kinds of creative strategies support an ongoing, exploratory and expansive studio practice? What are the ways artists define research and how does that research fuel and expand ideas that influence processes of making? Sophomore Seminar addresses theoretical and practical concerns that are central to working artists. Topics include the role of artists in society, the artist/audience relationship, creative practices, authenticity and ownership, the role of judgment in critique, as well as subjects from a broad range of cultural, political, and socio-economic positions that inform contemporary art and craft-related practice. Through readings, research, and presentations, students will examine their own positions relative to the various topics and the trajectory of their individual paths as artists and artisans.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SAC-105, SAC-106

DSC-232 CARVING

This course is aimed at providing students with proficiency in subtractive sculpture. Students work predominantly with stone and wood. Students are introduced to simple and advanced carving techniques with manual, electrical and pneumatic tools. A variety of approaches are considered both physically and conceptually. The place of subtractive work in the current art environment is explored and students are exposed to historic and current masters. Open to non-majors with departmental approval.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DSC 130 (formerly DFA-130)

SAC-240 MATERIAL RESEARCH METHODS

In this course students discover how research, design, and critique inform the creative process. Throughout the semester students learn and apply research strategies that advance design and foster critical thinking that impacts professional growth within their creative projects. Through assigned readings, presentations, individual research projects, class discussion and critique students explore historic precedent, and examine innovative contemporary ideas relevant to design and the production of successful craft objects. Themes include art, science, concept development, material studies, form and function. Students acquire visual acumen, and gain vocabulary necessary for professional discourse by reviewing and evaluating the work of contemporary artists and designers, critiquing artwork in class and exploring ideas in the context of their personal studio activities.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 116, DFN 117, DFN 118, DFN 119

DDG-352 VECTORS AND PLIABLE PLANES

This is an Adobe Illustrator based course focused on creating images and patterns that can be applied to a variety of surfaces. Students source a variety of materials and explore planar networks and modular systems for design applications. Formatting design files for cnc / laser manufacturing are explained, and presentation skills are emphasized using InDesign to create a final process book along with a variety of material studies.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 119

DSC-233 SCULPTURE: FOUNDRY

This course investigates the interrelationship of process, creativity and concept through various casting techniques. Bronze, iron, and aluminum are used to explore hot casting as a process and as a means of creating sculpture. Students are exposed to traditional and contemporary artists working in the medium. Open to non-majors with departmental approval.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFA 130