Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Art 241
Sculpture: Intermediate II
Art 240 Sculpture: Intermediate I
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
See file for challenge policy
None
Advisory
Number of Weeks
18
Lecture Hours 18-36
Lab Hours 54-144
Hours By 0
Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
2-4
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is for students who have completed the first intermediate class 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:
1. Develop additional intermediate skills in the handling of sculpture, sculpture in other mediums (including
wax, clay, wood, stone, and/or bronze), and sectional mold making.
2. Synthesize an individual aesthetic from course information, research, and personal/ethnic history.
3. Critically analyze and assess sculpture of peers, contemporary, and historical sources.
4. Demonstrate safe use of materials, studio, and tools.
5. Communicate originality and independence in sculpture.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
35
% Intermediate skill development in figure sculpture, wax & clay preparation, and sectional moldmaking, bronze casting. Originality and independence.
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.
10
% Instruction in notebook composition including information received during critiques, lectures and
demonstrations.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1) Lecture
2) Demonstration
3) Group Discussion
4) Multimedia
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Personal notebook required
Handouts specific to assignments
Video, slides, multimedia presentation, specific subjects
Recommended Reading
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Hands in Clay
Charlotte F. Speight and John Toki
Mayfield Publishing Company
ISBN 0-7674-0501-3
From Clay to Bronze A Studio Guide to Figurative Sculpture
Tuck Langland
Watson-Guptill Publications
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: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
45
%
25
15
15
%
%
%
Portfolio of completed sculpture and mold-produced works, glazed, fired and finished.
Originality and communication of submitted works.
Development of individual aesthetic, research & notebook assignments.
Critiques: positive participation in giving and receiving feedback
Demonstration of safe use of materials, studio, and tools
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
Credit / No Credit
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Date: Semester/Year
SANCHEZ
Spring 2010
X
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
6 0% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit