Description:

This continuation of ART 145 will focus on advanced methods and techniques with emphasis on materials, forms and the student's selection of an individual direction with individual material choices. 6 hrs./wk.

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

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 intermediate student of the technique of achieving volumetric form through a construction of planes.
2. Demonstrate a proficiency appropriate to the intermediate student of utilizing the substitution process using wax and bronze casting approaches, or another material choice.
3. Demonstrate a proficiency appropriate to the intermediate 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. Totality Through Volume Achieved as a Construction of Planes
   A. Use volume achieved as a construction of planes utilizing welded
steel, or another material
choice to create a sculptural form and supporting research including:
      1. Define planes on a written test.
      2. Utilize all phases of oxygen-acetylene processes by displaying
knowledge of this in written form as well as actual usage with instructor
supervision.
      3. Utilize all phases of arc welding processes by displaying
knowledge of this in written form as well as actual usage of the equipment
with instructor supervision.
      4. Complete a three-foot or larger welded steel sculpture form.
      5. Achieve a unity of totality through steel planes in their steel
form.
      6. Observe more complicated forms and how to both see and feel the
planes that compose it and define it.
      7. Begin to make conceptual statements through their art forms.
      8. Discuss in critique the importance and significance of executing
the steel form as to student’s success in making judgments, developing
confidence from these judgments, and arriving at independent thinking and
action.

II. Substitution Process Utilizing Wax and Bronze Casting Approach, or
Another Material Choice
   A. Use substitution process involving wax and bronze or styrofoam and
aluminum to create a
sculptural form and supporting research including:
      1. Discuss the four kinds of molds and their potentials as relating
to the bronze casting experience.
      2. Model a wax form.
      3. Demonstrate the spruing systems utilized in the bronze casting
process including both gating and venting systems.
      4. Assist in investing procedures and become familiar with the
ceramic shell investment process.
      5. Assist in the bronze pouring process.
      6. Research the various finishing techniques for bronze casts,
including patinas, wire brushing, chasing, etc.

III. Totality Through Volume Achieved by Lines
   A. Use totality through volume achieved by lines to create a sculptural
form and supporting
research including:
      1. Define in written form, space, volume, positive space, negative
space, form and linear form as these apply to assigned sculpture.
      2. Become aware of positive and negative form by achieving these in
sculptural forms.
      3. Create a sculpture which embodies an open, linear form with parts
being utilized in a spatial tension.
      4. Determine what material or materials will best achieve one’s
idea.
      5. Discuss in critique the importance of executing a sculptural form
which is displaying a totality achieved through volume utilizing lines with
emphasis upon negative and positive space.


IV. 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:
      a. Inhalation
      b. Direct contact/absorption
      c. Ingestion

V. 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:

   Examinations            20-40% of grade
   Projects/Assignments    60-80% of grade
                             100%
        
Attendance: Excessive unexcused 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: Advanced 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

Student grades should be based at least on the following:

1. A proficiency appropriate to the beginning student of the technique of
achieving totality through volume achieved as a construction of planes.
2. 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. A proficiency appropriate to the beginning student of the technique of
achieving totality through volume achieved by lines.
4. Class participation in critiques and general discussion.
5. 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 and 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 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, last class day will be discarded.
3. Anyone who may be pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the semester should not enroll in this class.

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.