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SCPT 271 Introduction to Foundry This course is an introduction to basic foundry tech- niques, designed to teach students the principles and vocabulary of cast metal. Through a variety of projects, students demonstrate the ability to translate and develop a sculptural idea through the processes of modeling, mold making, casting and finishing, includ- ing patination, polishing and other metal finishing techniques. Prerequisite(s): DSGN 102.


SCPT 275 Direct Metal Sculpture The history and application of direct metal sculpture techniques is the focus of this course. Basic weld- ing and forming techniques provide the basis for the exploration of 3-D form and sculptural practice. Emphasis is placed on the proper and safe use of equipment associated with creating welded sculpture. Students explore how line, plane and volume can be used as modes of sculptural expression. Prerequisite(s): DSGN 102.


SCPT 303 Sculptural Trends and Concepts By examining the chronological development of sculptural practices and applications in a studio envi- ronment, students in this course gain a stronger understanding of the origins of contemporary sculp- ture while examining their personal role in relation to applications, contexts and trends. Studio projects will be based on research and understanding of sculptural developments since 1945. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 115.


SCPT 305 Portrait Sculpture The sculptural portrait in the academic tradition, and the use of the sculpted head and figure for expression, are the starting points for this exploration of contem- porary portraiture issues. Students will expand their observational skills to produce detailed and accurate works from direct observation. Additionally, this course addresses specific issues related to the completion of realistic portraits in direct and indirect methods, includ- ing bronze, cast resins, plaster, clay, and alternative materials. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 205.


SCPT 306 Intermediate Figurative Sculpture Traditional materials are utilized to sculpt the human figure in the academic tradition. Detailed and accu- rate works will be created with emphasis on accurate proportional rendering of the figure(s). The course will cover specific issues related to the completion of realistic figurative sculpture, such as use of preliminary studies, references and anatomical resources, profes- sional armature construction, use of materials, molds, and more. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 205.


SCPT 308 Material Manipulation and Visual Language Through a deeper understanding of the connection between materials, processes and concepts, and with an emphasis on the exploration of materials and sensitivity to their appropriate application, this course is designed to expose students to materials and their manipulation as a means to connect material vocabu- lary and personal expression. Prerequisite(s): ARTH 207 and SCPT 115.


SCPT 315 Technology in Sculpture The integration of modern technology has become a common functional and conceptually relevant part of contemporary sculptural practice. Students in this course learn the essential assembly skills necessary to implement basic mechanical, electronic, pneu- matic and other commonplace mechanical processes and electronic technologies into sculptural works. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 110.


SCPT 320 Intermediate Sculptural Practices Contemporary sculptural practice demands expanding the potential meaning and message within 3-D forms. Traditional and contemporary historical research pro- vides students the foundation to explore the elements of personal vision. Themes are developed thorough a series of student-generated and faculty supervised proposals and works. This course will act as a point of reflection for the sculpture major, offering the oppor-


tunity to develop proficiency in previously utilized materials and techniques. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 115 and any 200-level SCPT course.


SCPT 360 Installation Art This course explores many of the 20th-century sculp- tural issues related to installation art. Topics may include indoor and outdoor site-specific work, sculp- ture on a grand scale, and 3-D public art. Students are required to execute an installation piece complete with proposals and preliminary models. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 115.


SCPT 371 Intermediate Foundry Expanding upon foundry knowledge acquired in previ- ous study, this course serves as the basis for explora- tion into the expressive possibilities of cast metal. Emphasis is placed on the integration of conceptual direction with a variety of metal casting and patination techniques. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 271.


SCPT 375 Advanced Metal: Foundry and Welding Students will develop advanced technical skills in weld- ing and metal casting to create meaningful objects that express personal vision. Emphasis in this course will be on preliminary designing and construction of ideas and individual expression. All instruction will cover the safe and proper use of equipment and tools. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 370.


SCPT 379 Public Art Issues, Theory and Practice This elective course is intended to provide an intro- duction to the broad subject of public art and the associated contemporary issues. Combining lecture and studio components, students will develop an understanding of the unique niche of public art, its his- tory and its potential for their careers. Prerequisite(s): DSGN 102, SCPT 240.


SCPT 402 Sculpture in Context: Public Art A project-based approach towards working in the pub- lic realm is utilized in this course. By producing project proposals based on Request for Proposals, students will examine the issues of public space, the role and interaction of the audience, the concept and context of form in the public realm. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 360.


SCPT 405 Sculpture in Context: Body as Concept The human body continues to be the object of much of the world’s art in our times. This studio course addresses the body as a concept and examines this concept’s complexities and contradictions. The work in this course will approach the human body as the object of science, as a construction of memory, and as an expression of gender and status identity. Students will be charged with creating engaging and thought- ful work through metaphor, symbolism, analogy, spectacle, humor and site. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 205.


SCPT 406 Advanced Figurative Sculpture This course will continue exploration of the figure through traditional and contemporary materials and processes. Although students will be working from direct observation, emphasis for the course is on the expressive potential of the media and the figure itself. Large-scale works will be encouraged and alternative materials and surface treatments will be explored. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 306.


SCPT 420 Advanced Sculptural Practices This course focuses on consistent visual vocabulary, media, process, clarity of thought and conceptual/ theoretical issues and facilitates student preparation for the final year of study. Students will demonstrate significant research to support personal vision and serious aesthetic investigation resulting in a portfolio of work that integrate form and content. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 320.


SCPT 450 Computer Modeling for Sculptural Practices: Advanced Projects Students explore their own personal visions using digi- tal tools and computer software programs designed for the development of 3-D forms, spaces, objects, sites and processes. Students develop a critical basis


for the evaluation of their use and explore the possi- bilities and implications of digital tools and processes. Prerequisite(s): CMPA 100, SCPT 250.


SCPT 460 Sculpture in Context: Time and Movement Through an understanding of the 3-D world through experiments in 4-D elements, students examine what is possible in relation to kinetic approaches, time-based materials, and available technologies. By researching and exploring 4-D approaches, including performance and installation, as well as nontraditional material usage and technology, students develop projects that are experiential rather than object-based. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 360.


SCPT 488 Tool Making for the Sculpture Studio Students will learn how to make the tools that they will need to furnish their own studios as professional sculptors and artists. Students will evaluate their own needs against their budgets, skills, and the demands of their specific artistic practice. A variety of con- temporary studios will be considered as examples. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 320.


SCPT 490 Senior Seminar in Sculpture The goal of this course is to develop a cohesive body of sculptural work, representative of the student’s personal vision. This work will be the result of both directed study given by the professor and indepen- dent research on the part of the student. Through the process of regularly scheduled critiques, the professor will guide the student through conceptual and formal problems to bring realization to the student’s individual direction. Students will examine their creative goals as artists and develop a personal aesthetic philosophy. Prerequisite(s): SCPT 420.


SCPT 499 Special Topics in Sculpture The topic of this course varies from quarter to quarter. Each seminar focuses on various issues in the field of sculpture and allows students to pursue indi- vidual projects related to the subject of the course. Prerequisite(s): Vary according to topic.


Sculpture (Graduate)


SCPT 502 Sculptural Methods Studio A thorough understanding of basic forming techniques is essential to the creation of sculpture work. This course provides an introduction to forming with wood, metal, modeling and mold making at an accelerated pace with emphasis on acquiring technical skill and learning the safe and appropriate use of tools and materials. Students will also learn how to respond to materials through the act of forming and to develop sensitivity to the physical, conceptual, and psychologi- cal imprint of materials and processes.


SCPT 704 Sculptural Studio Processes Sculptural expression in the 21st century is no longer limited to an object and can embrace limitless 3-D expressions. The primary goal of this course is to cre- ate an awareness of the breadth of expression and the possible forms sculpture can take. Through readings, lectures, discussions and studio projects, this course will explore the integration of materials, processes, content and form.


SCPT 710 Graduate Sculpture Seminar Current issues and themes of contemporary art prac- tice are examined in-depth. Lectures, reading assign- ments and discussions cover a range of topics and are informed by recent art criticism and theory with links to other fields, such as, philosophy, psychology, art history and cultural criticism. Students are encouraged to contribute to the dialogue and introduce topics of individual significance.


SCPT 713 Sculpture Studio I Discovering one’s visual, historical, and philosophical interests is the first step toward developing a personal creative direction. In this course students explore their interests through self-directed research and experi- mental studio production. Individual meetings with faculty and group critiques with peers stimulate ideas, analysis, and growth.


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