California University of Pennsylvania
Guidelines for New Course Proposals
University Course Syllabus
Department of Art & Languages
UCC Approval date: 5/2/2020
A. Protocol
Course Name: Sculpture Studio
Course Number: ART 385
Credits: 3 crs. Repeatable to 18 credits
Prerequisites: None
Maximum Class Size (face-to-face): 18
Maximum Class Size (online): N/A
B. Objectives of the Course:
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
1.

Explore the expressive possibilities of the formal qualities of visual art including the elements and
principles of visual literacy (design) and develop a competency with a variety of media tools and
techniques through the creation of sculpture.

2.

Create original sculptures that explore traditional and contemporary sculpture techniques while exploring
materials and processes.

4.

Select materials and methods and predict the outcomes of various creative and technical processes in the
planning of sculpture.

5.

Apply creative verbal/visual problem-solving skills and strategies in the creation of sculpture.

6.

Analyze content or meaning as it relates to social, economic, political, religious, and cultural aspects and
personal expression in sculpture.

7.

Demonstrate independent initiative in exploring new ideas, different techniques, their background in art
history, and a diverse range of aesthetics in the creation of their sculpture.

8.

Demonstrate professional presentation of their finished sculpture during critiques.

9. Demonstrate development of their own personal voice as an artist through the creation of their sculpture.
C. Catalog Description:
Introduction to the basic language, elements, media, tools, techniques, and principles of the organization of
sculpture. The basic techniques and principles of manipulation, subtraction, substitution, and addition will be
covered, involving different media and tools. 3 crs. Repeatable to 18 credits.
D. Outline of the Course:
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Explanation and discussion of:
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form
content
subject matter
expression
the elements and principles of design

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(f) context

Laboratory outline:
Each medium covered (clay, wood, plaster, and metal) is preceded by a short lecture and demonstration
about techniques, disadvantages of the material, the use of tools and safety measures concerning these
tools, and an historical overview of the media.

3.

The creation of sculpture exploring a variety of processes, subjects, and materials.

E. Teaching Methodology:
1) Traditional Classroom Methodology
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Information sources
1. Instructor:
(1) Lecture
(2) Demonstration
(3) Individual guidance
2. Studio atmosphere: critical discussion with peers
3. Support materials
(1) Text
2) Periodicals
(3) Internet
(4) Catalogues
(5) Books
(6) Videos
(7) Slides
(8) Actual artwork
1. on campus
2. during field trips
Execution method: in and out of class student centered, hands on, class participation-based methodology
to engage students in developing effective strategies for thinking about and making sculpture as a
developing artist, including:
1. Individual hands on learning
2. Formal/informal development of keen observation & critical discussion with instructor and peers
3. Small group teams for support in brainstorming ideas, refining ideas and skills, and technical
and physical teamwork in the creation of sculpture

2) Online Methodology

N/A
F. Text
No required text.
G. Assessment Activities
1) Traditional Classroom Assessment
1. Critiques of sculpture: include assessment of
a. formal qualities of sculpture
b. content or meaning as it related to possible social, economic, political, religious, and cultural
aspects and personal expression in sculpture. c. aesthetics
d. proficiency with a bust
e. proficiency with figure

f. proficiency with techniques used
g. presentation
2. Attendance: observed studio practice during class
3. Progress, commitment and production in relationship to in-class work and outside assignments

1) Online Assessment
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2) Multimodal Assessment
H. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
OSD
Revised June 2015
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations. Students
requesting approval for reasonable accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities
(OSD). Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing documentation and
requesting accommodations in a timely manner.
Students will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting accommodations that
involve the faculty.
Contact Information:
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Location:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Web Site:

Carter Hall - G-35
(724) 938-5781
(724) 938-4599
osdmail@calu.edu
http://www.calu.edu/osd

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Supportive Instructional Materials, e.g. library materials, web sites, etc.
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Sculpture Magazine
Artnews
Artforum
Art in America
Kelly, James J., The Sculptural Idea, Minneapolis, MN Burgess Publishing Company, 1974.

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Coleman, Ronald L., Sculpture, Dubuque, Iowa William C. Brown Company, 1980.
Verhelst, Weibert, Sculpture Tools, Materials and Techniques, Englewood Cliffs, NJ Prentice-Hall,
1988.
Arnason, H.H., History of Modern Art, Prentice, 1998.
Atkins, Robert, Artspeak, Abbeville Press, 1990.
Hertz, Richard, Theories of Contemporary Art.
Kandinsky, Wassily, Concerning the Spiritual in Art, Dover, 1977. Foster, Hal, The Anti-Aesthetic, Bay,
1983.
Risati, Howard, Postmodern Perspectives, Prentice, 1990.
Dunning, William, The Roots of Postmodernism, Prentice, 1995.
Lovejoy, Margot, Postmodern Currents, Prentice, 1997.
Pierce, James Smith, From Abacus to Zeus, Prentice, 1998.
Lucie-Smith, Edward, ArtToday, Phaidon, 1995.
Burkhard, Reimschneider, Uta, Grosenick, Art at the Turn of the Millennium, Taschen, 2000.
Additional Information for Course Proposals

K. Proposed Instructors:
Qualified instructor as approved by the Department of Art & Languages.
L. Rationale for the Course:
Sculpture is one of the traditional competencies in fine art. It holds a dominant role in the history of art from
ancient Egypt through the present day. Sculpture and the peripheral studies inherent with it are a traditional
and fundamental discipline to the further study of fine art, art history, art education and associated disciplines.
A 300-level course, this course develops proficiency with a range of traditional and contemporary approaches
to sculpture. It is a required course for all art majors.
M. Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed:
No
N. Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1) Does the course require additional human resources? (Please explain)
No
2) Does the course require additional physical resources? (Please explain)
No
3) Does the course change the requirements in any particular major? (Please explain)
No
4) Does the course replace an existing course in your program? (If so, list the course)
No
5) How often will the course be taught?
Each semester or as needed.
6) Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College? (If the possibility exists,
indicate course discipline, number, and name)
No

O. If the proposed course includes substantial material that is traditionally taught in another discipline, you must
request a statement of support from the department chair that houses that discipline.
N/A
P. Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for General Education.
The General Education Committee must consider and approve the course proposal before consideration by
the UCC.
The course is already on the General Education menu for Fine Arts.
Q. Approval Form
Provide the Approval Form (Signature Page) with the signatures of your department Chair AND
college Dean (electronically).