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Fine Arts · Year 1 · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Introduction to Sculpture

This course introduces fundamental sculptural concepts, materials, and techniques. Students explore form, volume, texture, balance, and spatial composition through hands-on exercises using clay, wire, plaster, and mixed materials. Emphasis is placed on creative problem-solving and three-dimensional visual thinking.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Understand basic sculptural principles, form, volume, and balance.
  2. Develop skills using clay, wire, plaster, and foundational tools.
  3. Create small-scale studies exploring texture, gesture, and structure.
  4. Analyze historical and contemporary sculpture practices.
  5. Produce finished sculptures demonstrating spatial awareness and craft.
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Principles of 3D Form, Balance & Volume
  2. 02Introduction to Clay, Wire & Plaster
  3. 03Building Armatures & Structural Supports
  4. 04Additive & Subtractive Methods
  5. 05Texture, Gesture & Expressive Form
  6. 06Small-Scale Studies & Observation Exercises
  7. 07Historical Overview of Sculpture
  8. 08 · MidtermContemporary Sculpture Practices
  9. 09Clay Modeling: Techniques & Tool Use
  10. 10Wire Sculpture & Spatial Drawing
  11. 11Plaster Work: Casting & Carving
  12. 12Mixed Media Exploration
  13. 13Surface Refinement & Finishing
  14. 14Presentation Methods for Sculpture
  15. 15Studio Safety & Material Handling
  16. 16Final Sculptural Composition

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Students will create a finished sculpture demonstrating core principles of form, balance, and craft.

Deliverables

  1. One completed sculpture using clay, wire, plaster, or mixed materials.
  2. Sketchbook documenting research, studies, and process.
  3. Presentation with rationale on form, material choice, and development.

How it’s judged

§ 04 Watch first
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