Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Art 141
Course Title Sculpture: Beginning II
Prerequisite Art 140 Sculpture: Beginning I
Co-requisite None
Department & Number
Prerequisite or concurrently
Challenge Policy
Portfolio Review
Number of Weeks
18
Lecture Hours per term 18-36
Lab Hours per term 54-144
*HBA per term 0
Activity Hours per term
Units
2-4
Advisory
* Studio classes in the Art Department involve elaborate setup, clean up, and environmental and mechanical safety issues. This takes instructional
time from the beginning and end of each class session. For that reason it is Art Department’s policy that we meet four hours, rather than three hours,
for one unit of credit.
Hours per week.
HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT: 0
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is for students who have already established basic skills in sculpture. Students will study sculpture
as a three dimensional communication, and will be encouraged to research cultural sculpture relating to their
own ethnic history. Students will study sculpting the figure, and will also demonstrate knowledge of sectional
mold construction. Not repeatable.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Demonstrate basic skills in the handling of figure sculpture, clay preparation, sectional sculpture, mold-making.
Synthesize an individual aesthetic from course information, research, and personal/ethnic history.
Critically analyze and assess sculpture of peers, and from contemporary and historical sources.
Demonstrate safe use of materials, studio, and tools.
Communicate originality and independence in sculpture.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
45 % Figure sculpture, clay preparation, and sectional mold making.
25 % Synthesis of individual aesthetic from course information, research, and personal/ethnic history.
15 % Analysis and assessment of art work, including peer, contemporary, and historical works.
15 % Safe use of materials, studio, and tools.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Instructor demonstrations
Lecture and discussion
Work on individual pieces in the studio with individual instruction and group critiques
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Personal notebook required
Handouts specific to assignments
Video, slides, multimedia presentation, specific subjects
Recommended Reading
Textbook Title:
Hands in Clay
Textbook Title:
Hands in Clay
Author:
Charlotte F. Speight and John Toki
Author:
Charlotte F. Speight and John Toki
Publisher:
Mayfield Publishing Company
Publisher:
Mayfield Publishing Company
Edition/Date:
1999. ISBN 0-7674-0501-3
Edition/Date:
1999. ISBN 0-7674-0501-3
Textbook Title:
From Clay to Bronze A Studio Guide to Figurative Sculpture
Textbook Title:
From Clay to Bronze A Studio Guide to Figurative Sculpture
Author:
Tuck Langland
Author:
Tuck Langland
Publisher:
Watson-Guptill Publications
Publisher:
Watson-Guptill Publications
Edition/Date:
1999. ISBN 0-8230-0638-7
Edition/Date:
1999. ISBN 0-8230-0638-7
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Studio Project / Assignments 1-5
Critiques
Hours per week
1-3
1-3
4
1
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Students enrolled in Art 141 are expected to complete assignments at a higher level of
skill, and in greater quantity than students enrolled in Art 140.
50
%
25
%
25
%
Critiques of all class assignments, evaluated on the basis of technical skill, effort,
imagination and creativity, always considering the student’s skill level and progress. Final
critique must include finished pieces of work.
Class participation, including participation in class critiques. Review of the student’s
notebooks, which should include visual images, observation, planning, and design.
How the student functions in the studio. Following directions, taking care of pieces in their
various stages, cleaning up after work, treating equipment properly, adhering to studio
safety, and being considerate of others who share the workspace and their work. Being
respectful to the responsibility of working in a community studio.
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, P/NP, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Prepared by:
Eric Sanchez
Date:
S10
Form Revised 03/09
Pass / No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
X
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit