Processes include carving with hand, pneumatic, and electric
tools. Stationary machine tools will also be incorporated.
Athena Title
Wood as a Sculptural Medium
Non-Traditional Format
Directed study.
Prerequisite
Any 2000-level course
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of wood as applied as a sculpture medium.
Students will create works of art that use wood as a principal material.
Students will apply concepts and techniques in response to assigned projects developed by the instructor.
Students will engage in intense critical discussion at studio critiques occurring regularly throughout the semester.
Topical Outline
I. Introduce students to various tools
A. Appropriate use of tools
B. Safe use of tools
C. Care of tools
II. Introduction to wood species
A. Identification of woods
B. Identification of appropriate use of wood
1. Hardness
2. Durability
3. Weatherability
4. Structural integrity
III. Wood coloration
A. Stains
B. Chemical treatments
C. Physical changes (burning, clearing, sandblasting)
IV. Aesthetic understanding
A. Discussion
B. Slides
C. Critiques
D. Appropriateness of wood as material
V. Assignment of projects
A. Expectations
B. Attendance
C. Numbers of projects
D. Aesthetic expectations
E. Skill expectations
