Program Overview

Art 2403 | Sculpture Survey

The Sculpture Survey course is an introduction to the basic concepts, materials, and processes of sculpture by exploring modeling, casting, carving, and constructing.

Course Projects

The course includes several projects that allow students to explore different concepts and techniques in sculpture. These projects include:

• Passage: This project explores the idea of passage, which can be either a place or an act, or both at once. Students are asked to create a sculpture that interprets the concept of passage in a literal or abstract way.
• Bodies: Surface and Structure or Skin and Bones: This project pairs wood and a soft, pliable material to create structures and surfaces that explore the idea of body. Students are asked to utilize wood and an additional soft material, and to engage with the idea of body as it relates to the tradition of sculpture.
• Permanence, Power & Presence: This project explores the concept of "monument" through various casting processes. Students are asked to create a "monument" that reflects power and presence, and to consider the meaning of permanence in relationship to monuments and memorials.

Objectives and Requirements

Each project has specific objectives and requirements, including:

• Utilizing specific materials and processes, such as metal, wood, and casting
• Applying learned techniques and processes, such as welding, shaping, and finishing
• Considering additional materials and processes on an individual basis
• Creating sculptures that meet specific size and dimension requirements
• Engaging with the idea of body and monument in a thoughtful and creative way

Research Centers

The College of Architecture, Art, and Design has several research centers, including:

• Fred Carl, Jr. Small Town Center
• Gulf Coast Community Design Studio

College of Architecture, Art and Design

The College of Architecture, Art, and Design is located at:

1 Hunter Henry Blvd Post Office Box AQ Campus Mailstop: 9658 Mississippi State, MS 39762

The college offers several programs, including:

• Architecture
• Art
• Building Construction Science
• Interior Design
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