Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	11/12/2025
Top Code	109900 - Other Fine and Applied Arts (CTE)
Units	0 Total Units
Hours	108 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 27; Lab Hours 81)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Total Student Learning Hours	108
Course Credit Status	Noncredit (N)
Material Fee	Yes
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	Yes; Repeat Limit 99
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D),  Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

A non-credit course introducing fabrication and development of sculpture and various applicable techniques for sculpture production including: casting, welding, woodworking and assemblage. Emphasis will also be on individual student's field of interest and continued portfolio development. ADVISORY: Students are advised to have a history making mixed media sculpture, have a portfolio of previous works and be prepared to share with the instructor. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Create a portfolio of sculptures consisting of a minimum of three pieces utilizing metal, casting, wood, and/or mixed media.
2. Create a portfolio that supports application for gallery representation, community space exhibition or public art
3. Develop an application for commission processes including site considerations, design proposals, material exploration, durability, mock-ups (digital and physical), budget proposal and execution.

Course Objectives

• 1. Apply the principles and elements of 3D as they relate to sculpture making.
• 2. Demonstrate skills in manipulating and maintaining specialized tools and media
• 3. Identify and solve fabrication problems in advanced forms of sculpture.
• 4. Recognize the past and present heritage of historical and contemporary sculpture.
• 5. Discuss and evaluate sculpture in light of their aesthetic and conceptual content and visual effectiveness.
• 6. Demonstrate proficiency in basic design concepts of sculpture.
• 7. Recognize current art and cultural trends
• 8. Exhibit skill mastery of different sculpture techniques contemporary and traditional.

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Lecture Content

1. Sculpture forms in concept, line, form, process-based, performance a. steel, wood, plastics, and new media construction techniques b. Basic welding c. methods of working and proposing projects from three-view isometric drafting, concept to implementation. 2. Visual research in historical and contemporary sculpture a. Technical use of materials b. Recycled materials c. joinery and adhesion f. Sculpture as interdisciplinary practice 3. Industry and applied arts practice a. materials beyond the basics b. time-based media and digital media c. Scaling d. Proposal process and portfolio development d. 3D problem solving and spatial reasoning 4. Introduction to industrial casting techniques c. Introduction to types of casting and molds for industrial application d. Mold and pattern making for casting e. Finishes and patinas f. Additive and subtractive methods 5. Application in student projects a. Theory, techniques, and tools of caring, grinding, and finishing and other fabrication techniques. 6. safety protocol of equipment and materials.

Lab Content

1. Sculpture forms in concept, line, form, process-based, performance a. steel, wood, plastics, and new media construction techniques b. Basic welding c. methods of working and proposing projects from three-view isometric drafting, concept to implementation. 2. Visual research in historical and contemporary sculpture a. Technical use of materials b. Recycled materials and assemblage c. Joinery and adhesion d. Sculpture as interdisciplinary practice 3. Industry and applied arts practice a. materials beyond the basics b. time-based media and digital media c. Scaling d. Proposal process and portfolio development d. 3D problem solving and spatial reasoning 4. Introduction to industrial casting techniques c. Introduction to types of casting and molds for industrial application d. Mold and pattern making for casting e. Finishes and patinas f. Additive and subtractive methods 5. Application in student projects a. Theory, techniques, and tools of caring, grinding, and finishing and other fabrication techniques. 6. Safety protocol of equipment and materials.

Method(s) of Instruction

• Regular NC Lab (NC4)
• Regular NC Lect (NC3)

Instructional Techniques

Slide and video presentations, student critiques, guest lectures, demonstrations.

Reading Assignments

Various free texts will be assigned throughout the semester.

Writing Assignments

Group critiques of student work, process and self-reflection, research topics around sculpture

Out-of-class Assignments

Research topics around sculpture development and production, design projects, visual research.

Methods of Student Evaluation

• Written Assignments
• Projects (Individual/Group)
• Problem Solving Exercises
• Oral Presentations
• Skills Demonstration

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Skill demonstrations, problem solving exercises, assignments, self and group critique and discussions.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Written reflections, research of sculpture and sculptors seen outside of class, group critiques of student work, skill building and demonstrations throughout the semester.

Other Resources

1. Selected handout materials will be provided and distributed by the instructor.

Resources Subscreen

• Open Education Resource: Various texts will be assigned by instructor. Various texts will be assigned by instructor. (Various texts will be assigned by instructor).

Eligible Discipline(s)

• Art: Master’s degree in fine arts, art, or art history OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in humanities OR the equivalent. NOTE: “Master’s in fine arts” as used here refers to any master’s degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also, art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the “Master of Fine Arts” (MFA) degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, creative writing or other non plastic arts.