Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Prerequisite or concurrently
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Art 138
Beginning Figure Sculpture I
There is no pre-requisite for this course.
There is no co-requisite for this course.
There is no challenge for this course.
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours per term
Lab Hours per term
*HBA per term
Activity Hours per term
Units
18
18-36
54-144
0
2-4
There is no advisory for this course.
HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT:
Hours per week.
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers a comprehensive approach to building the figure in clay. Students will explore a range of
approaches to the figure, investigating different clay bodies and building techniques, working from the live
model, and utilizing varied sources of cultural and personal images.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Identify, use and apply correct anatomical references in figurative sculpture
Accurately reproduce, develop and create clay sculpture from the live model
Recognize, discuss and evaluate 3D design issues and esthetics
Demonstrate basic skills in constructing the figure in clay
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
25
% Basic anatomy of the figure and the skeleton
25
% Basic problems in 3-dimensional design, using images, plans and maquettes
25
% Technical skills with the materials, based on a framework of assigned projects
25
% Review of projects, assigned readings and problems
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture with slides; films; computer presentations
Lecture/demonstrations
Direct instruction and supervision of student lab performance
Critiques: review of completed work with analysis of sculptural form and esthetics
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
CONSTRUCTIVE ANATOMY and THE HUMAN MACHINE
both by George B. Bridgman.
Dover Publishers, Inc. NY
1973
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
1
1
.5
1
1
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
15
% Written assignments and tests
20
% Participation, skills practice, lab projects
40
% Execution and completion of assigned projects in clay figure sculpture
25
% Critiques and portfolio review
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
Pass / No Pass
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by:
Eric Sanchez
Date:
S10
Form Revised 03/09
X
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass