Course Description
Beginning welding techniques and the use of metal in sculptural composition.
Athena Title
CONSTRUCT I
Prerequisite
ARST 2400
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Three projects are utilized to teach students various cutting and fabrication techniques of metal construction. The principal metal utilized is steel. Simultaneously, students are asked to continue to evolve conceptually regarding their own aesthetic and to continue to acquire knowledge of the history of metal fabricated sculpture. Assessment of overall accomplishments is formulated during intense discussion at studio critiques occurring regularly throughout the semester. Students and instructor interact as a group during these critiques.
Topical Outline
Students create three or more sculptures based on themes developed by the professor. Students should: understand the process of metal fabrication and how and when it is best utilized, develop their creativity in problem solving, acquire a notion of appropriateness of craft and idea.