ART 180 - Form and Space

This introductory studio course explores the fundamentals of three-dimensional form and space through hands-on investigation of sculptural materials and techniques. Throughout the term, we will use a range of materials and methods to study and build new relationships with spatial and physical phenomena including shape, balance, joint, scale, body, light, and motion. A core goal of the course is to develop students’ capacities to see, interpret, and create interesting work out of the technical processes and magical possibilities intrinsic to sculptural methods of negotiating physical/material forms and spatial problems. Students are introduced to woodworking and/or metalworking, casting and moldmaking, and related methods. In addition to furnishing experience in fundamental sculpture techniques and spatial practice, this course will prepare students to enroll in more advanced sequences in sculpture, design, socially/environmentally engaged art, and more.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group I
Instructional Method: Studio
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 2 times for credit.
Notes: Enrollment limited to 15. Registration priority is given to intended / declared art majors.
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Understand how arguments can be made, visions presented, or feelings or ideas conveyed through language or other modes of expression (symbols, movement, images, sounds, etc.).
Analyze and interpret texts, whether literary or philosophical, in English or a non-English language, or works of the visual or performing arts.
Evaluate arguments made in or about texts (whether literary or philosophical, in English or a non-English language, or works of the visual or performing arts).