NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMON COURSE OUTLINE

ART 2205: SCULPTURE II

I. Effective Date: Spring 2002

II. Catalog Description: Students will expand their knowledge of materials and media to include casting, metal, and mold making. MNTC Goal 2 & 6

III. Recommended Skills: Prerequisites: Art 1123. Reading/Writing

IV. Course Content:

A. Handbuilding in clay

B. Casting

C. Mold Making

D. Assemblage

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