Schedule
Wed-Fri, 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM (8/26/2024 - 12/13/2024) Location: MAIN VB SCULP
Wed-Fri, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (8/26/2024 - 12/13/2024) Location: MAIN VB SCULP
Description
The fall sophomore studio is designed to introduce students to a panoramic scope of sculpture: materials, working methods, critical discourse, self-reflection, context, and global happenings. These will be covered by working in a variety of timelines—some projects will start and be critiqued the day of, other projects will span weeks to work through the details. These varying timelines will help the student begin to identify project management methods that best for their practice. Material studies will be comprehensive and cover woodworking basics, hot and cold metal working, two-part mold making, casting in wax and aluminum, and other methods. Together as a class, we will build a vocabulary of material and construction terms that will apply to critique and the written portion of the course work. Reading and writing assignments will be a crucial component in developing ideas and placing an active studio practice within the context of contemporary discourse. This course also serves to welcome the sophomore student into the department, where courtesy towards others, helping your peers, and developing strong ties with your community make for a safe, productive, and fulfilling studio environment.