NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMON
COURSE OUTLINE
ART 1123: SCULPTURE I
I.
Effective
Date: Spring, 2002
II.
Catalog
Description: The basic language of sculpture and
spatial concepts. Students develop an understanding of additive and
subtractive techniques by producing three-dimensional work using a variety of materials such as
clay, stone, plaster, and found objects.
MNTC Goal 2 & 6
III.
Recommended
Skills: No prerequisites.
Reading/Writing
IV.
Course
Content:
A. Subtractive
Sculpture Techniques
B. Additive
Sculpture Techniques
C. Casting/Relief
D. Assemblage/Modular
Units
V.
Outcomes:
Students should be able to:
A. Identify
and explain historic and contemporary sculptural styles, techniques, and materials. Demonstrate skills in using a variety of
sculptural materials and technique to successfully complete class
assignments. MNTC Goal 2 (A); Goal 6 (A,B,C)
B. Create
and explain original works of sculpture that explore a variety of formal
problems. Demonstrate and explain a
personal visual expression and the perceptual ability to make aesthetic judgments.
MNTC Goal 2 (B); Goal
6 (A,C,D)
C. Identify
and explain the basic visual elements that are common to all works of art. Demonstrate the ability to use these visual
elements in sculpture to create effective three-dimensional compositions and
designs. MNTC Goal 2 (C); Goal 6 (A,C,D)
D. Identify
and explain influences and current trends in sculpture as they relate to the expression
of human values, culture, and
society. MNTC Goal 6 (A,B,C)
E. Discuss
and explain the effectiveness of their images and those of others by participating
in class critique sessions. MNTC Goal 2
(D); Goal 6 (C,E)
VI.
Evaluation:
Individual instructors may devise their own methods for
assessing performance. Methods of
evaluation may include:
A. Creativity
in interpreting assignments
B. Technical
skills demonstrated in completing assignments
C. Participation
in group critiques
D. Tests
on definitions and terms, basic knowledge of sculptural techniques
E. Attendance
and Participation