Description:

Students will explore and study natural and synthetic sculptural forms as they create work using traditional or contemporary media and techniques. Assignments require work in limestone, clay, wax, bronze, aluminum and steel, and involve carving, modeling and building up. 6 hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a proficiency appropriate to the beginning student of achieving volumetric form through a construction of planes.
2. Demonstrate a proficiency appropriate to the beginning student of the technique of utilizing the substitution process using wax and bronze casting approaches, or another material choice.
3. Demonstrate a proficiency appropriate to the beginning student of achieving volumetric form through line.
4. Demonstrate the ability to exercise safe practices for the sculpture artist, such as identifying hazardous materials, protective measures and disposal of those materials.

Students will become involved with the creative process as well as the
product. Emphasis is placed upon the individual's creating a unique body of
work through the use of a variety of either traditional or contemporary
media and technique. The essential purpose is to develop creative and
aesthetic awareness through direct exploration and planning, through
experimenting with art media and process, and developing art forms,
leading to preparation for individual expression and thereby developing
confidence, self-direction and critical thinking. The experience of
becoming involved in a meaningful way with both a wide range of materials
(such as sandstone, clay, wax, bronze and steel) as well as a wide range
of manipulation (such as carving, modeling, and building up) and engaging
in a thoughtful, creative experience during which one realizes creative
insight and growth are the overall aims and goals of the course.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Carving Method of Manipulation
   A. Use the carving method of manipulation (direct carving with
subtraction methods) to produce sculpture forms, including:
      1. Sandstone
      2. Limestone
      3. Plaster carving

II. Modeling Method of Manipulation
   A. Use the modeling method of manipulation to produce sculpture forms,
including:
      1. Modeling with focus on clay construction
      2. Wax for later bronze casting

III. Addition (Building Up) Method of Manipulation
   A. Use the addition (building up) process to produce sculpture forms,
including:
      1. Welded steel
      2. Other welded metals and materials

IV. Substitution Method of Manipulation
   A. Use the substitution process to produce sculpture forms, including:
      1. Cast bronze
      2. Cast aluminum

V. Safe Studio Practices
   A. Identify hazardous materials and processes common to the sculpture
studio.
   B. Safely handle hazardous materials, including their disposal, and
apply safe processes in the sculpture studio setting.
   C. Describe and follow protective measures for:
      1. Inhalation
      2. Direct contact/absorption
      3. Ingestion

VI. Attitudes and Work Habits
   A. Identify and develop positive attitudes toward tasks and fellow
students appropriate for the studio, including giving and accepting
criticism and praise.
   B. Identify and develop productive work habits, including attending to
detail, completing tasks, maintaining the work setting and recording
data.
   C. Identify and develop collaborative/teamwork skills, including
solving problems in groups, building consensus and responding to
supervision.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Attendance: Excessive unexcused absences from studio/lecture hours
will result in the reduction of the final grade or receiving a grade of
failure in the course.

Attitude and Work Habits: Although attendance is essential, productive
attitudes and work habits affect morale, efficiency, accuracy and safety
in the studio and will be a factor in determining grades. In addition,
collaboration and teamwork will be expected and evaluated.

Participation: Students will be assessed on their degree of participation
in the following collaborative activities: Critiques, Demonstrations,
Class discussions, Studio maintenance, Safe practices

General Competencies: Students will be evaluated through testing or studio
behavior in the following areas: Fundamental sculpture vocabulary,
Sculpture history, Sculpture materials, Techniques/processes

Studio Project Skills: Students will be evaluated in the following skills:
Equipment utilization; Carving, modeling, and welding techniques;
Presentation of forms (bases, surface closure, etc.)

Studio Project Problem Solving: Students will be evaluated on the
following components of the problem solving process: Ability to analyze
the problem’s requirements, Development of a range of possible
solutions, Exploration of possible solutions in a two- to
three-dimensional medium, Implementation leading to a final result,
Evaluation of the result.

Grading: 
Assigned major projects and various minor projects: 60-80%
Quizzes and tests: 20-40%

Student grades should be based at least on the following:

1. The process and product of the basic assigned methods of manipulation:
   a. Sandstone, limestone or plaster carving
   b. Modeling in clay or wax
   c. Cast bronze or aluminum
   d. Collage or welded steel form
2. Class participation in critiques and general discussion.
3. Development of individual criteria of aesthetics of form.

Additionally, student grades should be based on at least the following:

1. Studio performance and demonstration of knowledge on tests or in group
critiques will be evaluated. Studio progress will be evaluated in the
regular class critiques as well as individual conferences. Both product as
well as process will be evaluated.
2. The experiences a student has in the art studio should assist that
student in establishing an interior critical dialogue in relation to the
work...failure to do so leads to imprisonment in the moment of execution.
3. Students should not be lacking in critical perspective. Through
critiques and written comments each will be expected to articulate clearly
their ideas on both their creative product as well as their creative
process.
4. Evaluation focuses on the student’s involvement with creative
expression as well as technical insight. Emphasis is placed on both
meaning and structure of their aesthetic growth and development of
self-identity and their attitude of creative confidence.

Caveats:

1. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor of any disability that will require special accommodation in this course.
2. Anything left in studio after noon on the last day of class will be discarded.
3. Anyone who may be pregnant or plans to become pregnant during the semester should not enroll in this course.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.