ART 2270 - Sculpture II

Credits: 3

This sophomore-level course introduces students to mold making, casting, and methods of assemblage. Students will be exposed to a variety of processes and materials relating to mold making and casting to learn the technical and material knowledge necessary for this skill set. Congruently, students will be introduced to the historical and conceptual backgrounds of assemblage as well as current examples of contemporary artists working with assemblage. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand how to create a complex assemblage sculpture that incorporates objects from mold making and casting exercises.

Prerequisites: ART 1170 - Sculpture I

Course Learning Outcomes:

Evaluate an object and identify the best methods to create an effective mold for casting.
Design both rigid and flexible molds of objects.
Create casts in multiple materials.
Understand the historical development of assemblage in sculpture and how relates to their design choices through class discussions and studio projects.
Compose an arrangement of objects that considers formal, material, and conceptual elements within a freestanding sculptural composition that is structurally strong and secure.