Functional
Sculpture
Functional Sculpture is project
based studio intensive course designed to explore advanced ideas in three
dimensional art, specifically as they relate to functional objects and
spaces. The course is structured around individual studio projects of
longer duration than previous course work, requiring independent research
and analysis.
Objectives
This course is designed to help the student:
Create and document several functional
artworks.
Explore the relationship between function and design
when creating solutions for real life problems/situations.
Develop problem solving processes for resolving physical
and conceptual dilemmas of creating functional artwork.
Consider the dynamics of the artist/client relationship, and
the role of the artist in designing and fabricating functional artwork.
Relate your work to the larger art and design community.
Outline
& Objectives
The student should expect individual assignments about 7 days to 14 days
in duration throughout the semester. Group critiques will then evaluate
the work.
Grading
Grades will be based on the successful completion of the following criteria:
Completion of all individual projects, submitted on time for critiques.
A researched presentation of an assigned sculptor, and an exam of those
sculptors presented to the class.
The maintaining of an active sketchbook (8 1/2” x 11”min)
that includes:
---Assignments
given for the class
---The
development of ideas and research for projects
---2
written reviews of sculpture exhibits
---Notes
on all department matrixes
---Set
of slides of all artwork during the semester
Text
guides.
Good
studio habits.
The final grade will determined as follows:
Individual
projects 75%
Sculptors
you need to know
Presentation
and exam 10%
Sketchbook/text
guides/slides 10%
Studio
habits 5%
Total
100%
There is no text for the course. Readings will be assigned regularly throughout the semester and unless otherwise noted will be on reserve in the library. It is important to remain current on reading assignments as they will be discussed in the classes.
Attendance
Class attendance for this class is mandatory; leaving class early or arriving late is counted as an absence. Missing more than 2 of the classes will result in a lowered overall grade, and possibly failing the course if it is associated with missed or poor quality work. Missing more than 3 classes will result in failing the course. Missing a class critique will require the student to write a 3-page paper. Missing more than one critique will result in failing the class.
Work is due for critique at the beginning of class the day stated when the assignment is given. Late work will drop at least one letter grade.
The student should expect to work at least 6 hours per week outside of class in order to meet the minimum requirements for the course.
Attendance at all department matrixes and openings in college galleries is also required.