Clay and Sculpture is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of three-dimensional design and art-making. Over the course of the semester, students will explore sculptural techniques using a variety of materials, including clay, papier-mâché, recycled materials such as cardboard and plastic, and fiber-based processes such as yarn weaving.
Students will learn basic hand-building techniques, construction methods, and surface design while developing an understanding of form, space, texture, balance, and proportion. Emphasis is placed on creativity, problem-solving, and safe use of tools and materials. Through hands-on projects and reflective critique, students will learn to think spatially, evaluate their work, and appreciate three-dimensional art from diverse cultures and time periods.
By the end of the course, students will have created multiple sculptural works demonstrating technical skill, creative expression, and an understanding of three-dimensional design principles.