Description
Materials and Processes I aims to expand sophomore’s understanding of material possibility through the exploration of a wide range of approaches and strategies. The first semester will introduce students to the possibilities of working fluidly between physical and digital processes, time-based media, and various experimental and non-traditional materials. Acknowledging their body as a means of relating to objects, spaces, and ideas, students will begin by looking to themselves as a potential source of literal and figurative material. They will be guided through a series of unexpectedly connected processes; each turn presenting the potential for both a final product and a new direction in sculptural production. The course will emphasize the importance of documentation amidst, after, and as process, and will integrate writing, and the use of cameras and lighting equipment, on a regular basis. Students will gain a deep curiosity for material exploration, alongside technical experience and