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Oct 23, 2026
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ART 1162 - Sculpture II
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
The course expands upon the techniques covered in Sculpture I. Students will approach sculpture in an experimental, creative manner and address advanced aesthetic ideas. The concepts first explored in Sculpture I will be addressed and studied in greater depth and understanding and more advanced techniques will be introduced. Students will begin to create their own personal style and pursue ideas and concepts of their own making. A course fee is required; additional costs may be incurred based on individual student need. See course notes in eServices or contact the instructor for additional information. Students must be prepared to spend 6-8 hours per week in the sculpture studio outside of class.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): ART 1161
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 06C: The Humanities and Fine Arts
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Create sculpture that expresses an advanced degree of technical and aesthetic competence.
- Understand and demonstrate the following technical skills: wax modeling, mold-making, gating and venting, mixing investment material, bronze pouring, and metal finishing.
- Demonstrate the ability to express one’s self and communicate conceptual ideas or emotions visually.
- Understand the integration of experimental materials with traditional sculpture media.
- Evaluate the quality and success of a work of art and articulate an informed response, including the self-critical evaluation of one’s own work as well as work created by another artist.
- Demonstrate an ability to understand different perspectives and interpretations of a three-dimensional work.
- Understand the historical development of sculpture, including work of individual artists and their contributions.
- Demonstrate an ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to independently design and implement three-dimensional work.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Survey of the expressive qualities of sculpture materials and supplies on a developed level
- Survey of sculptural techniques and skills on an advanced level
- Introduction to tools and materials used in creating sculptures on an advanced level
- Advanced examination of the visual landscape and the role of sculpture in history and society
- Informed critical response to sculptural work and works of art in the sculpture tradition
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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