Advanced Sculpture explores advanced problems in sculptural form with development of processes and techniques. Advanced Sculpture offers a course of study for students to develop a sophisticated body of work, an individualized area of research, and a directed, productive approach to studio practice while it prepares students for participation in the AP 3-D Art and Design course.

Students will engage in deep observation to build, refine, or confirm their knowledge, thus developing a foundational skill that supports analysis and learning. Students will engage in reflective writing as they consider the choices they make as artists and the outcomes of those choices on the artistic process as well as the final products. Students will be guided to grapple with questions that spark curiosity, cultivate wonder, and promote productive lingering. Students will have frequent opportunities for active, thoughtful participation in collaborative conversations about significant themes, topics, and texts and students will regularly compare, critique, debate, and build upon others’ ideas and arguments to advance their learning.

During this course, students will use an inquiry approach to create a series of pieces referred to as a mini sustained investigation. This process creates an opportunity for possible inspiration in a longer sustained investigation for their AP portfolio in the next level course.

This is a brand new course in 2021-22. We do not have any photographs for this course yet, but are excited to add photos of your work next year!