2026-2027 Academic Catalog
In this course, the systematic study of the human,figure is used as the foundation for formal,,conceptual and expressive sculptural explorations.,Students work directly from live models,,instructed in armature building techniques,,modeling from clay and direct body casting. Open,to non-majors with departmental approval.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DSC-130 (formerly DFA 130)
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)
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)
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
This course is directed within the premises of,soft sculpture process and being aware of it,historically and in the contemporary art world.,Students become familiar with different systems of,sewing, laminating and pattern making. Although,the course has a material and process emphasis,,the students are encouraged to explore other,materials that may be incorporated appropriately,into a project. Open to non-majors with,departmental approval.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 121 DFA 130
Building on the previous course, students use bent,plywood techniques to create furniture of their,own designs. Advanced students will develop,techniques that allow numerous objects to be,created from a single form. Students utilize,these advanced techniques and work independently,to design and fabricate a cohesive series of,furniture objects made with bent plywood,processes. Finish, details, and connections will,be emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAF 175
Students continue to develop techniques in,joinery, carving and turning through projects,designed to build their visual and technical,vocabulary. Specified course work increases the,advanced student’s understanding of wood as a,material for making fine art. Special emphasis is,given to finishing processes and additive,construction techniques.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAF 180
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course investigates the interrelationship of,process, creativity and concept through various,casting techniques. Bronze, iron, aluminum,,cement and nontraditional materials are used to,explore casting as a process and as a means to a,product. Open to non-majors with departmental,approval.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFA 130, DFA 233
This course is aimed at expanding the student’s,modeling and casting skills and familiarity with,the figure, while building on conceptual,understanding of the role of the figure in,contemporary sculpture.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFA 130, DFA 230
