DescriptionÂ
This studio course is designed to explore advanced forms of sculpture. Wood, metal, stone, and found objects are some of the materials students will explore while creating abstract and realistic sculpture. Students will be required to provide various tools and outside materials for this course (examples include drills and saws). Artwork will be required to be completed in- and out-of-the classroom.
Expectation
Students must be able to work independently to complete five projects from a list of seven different project ideas.
Students must be able to create the following projects :
Select a historical event/time period and create a pop-up scene
Use recycled and reuse materials to create a usable item
Use textile material to create a creature and its surrounding environment
Create a visual representation of a selected idiom
Carve & Cut into a block of soapstone to create a minimalistic animal form
Create a relief sculpture that is able to hang on a wall to express the emotion chosen
Design unique project idea with collaboration from the art teacher
Projects
Historical Pop-Up Book Using Paper, Cardboard, Tape, and Other Chosen Materials
Re-Use, Re-Cycle
Sock Creature with Diorama
Idiom Sculpture Using White Earthenware Clay
Abstract Human Form Using Soapstone
Emotional Relief Using White Earthenware Clay
Student Choice
Grading
50% Classwork
20% Tests/Quizzes
30% Performance
Grades will be updated weekly in Skyward as much as possible.