Alexis Gregg

ART108: 3-D Design

Goal: An introduction to the techniques and concepts of three-dimensional design used in the making of sculpture. Students will learn to analyze works of art - their own and those of contemporary artists - using design principles. Students will learn to utilize some of the art methods discussed in class in making their own work. By moving freely from the classroom to the studio, students will gain an understanding of the rich correlations between developing ideas and content and making art works.

Content: Contemporary sculptures will be discussed and analyzed. Students will make artworks of their own, and then discuss how effective their studio projects are in terms of the assignment and the design principles. Students will also analyze objects and artworks in written form.

Taught: Fall, Spring.

Gen. Ed. Category: Exploring; Thinking & Expressing Creatively; (FA)

Credit: 3 hours.

ART231: Ceramics

Goal: to introduce students to various methods of construction with clay. To develop safe and proper studio practices. To explore the aesthetic and functional aspects of the medium. To explore textural and color possibilities of surface.

Content: understanding clay as an art medium. Technical instruction in hand building, throwing, and glaze experimentations with various clay bodies and firing processes.

Taught: Fall, Spring.

Gen. Ed. Category: Exploring; Thinking & Expressing Creatively; (FA)

Credit: 3 hours.

 

ART241: Sculpture

Goal: To learn various approaches to making sculpture. To explore the techniques and materials of sculpture and to develop creatively.

Content: Instruction in plaster, clay, stone carving, wood-working, steel welding, and assembling found materials. Review of the sculptural works of numerous twentieth-century artists.

Taught: Annually.

Gen. Ed. Category: Exploring; Thinking & Expressing Creatively; (FA)

Credit: 3 hours.

 

ART318: Intermediate 3-D Studio

Goal: To allow for personal growth in one of the three dimensional media. To develop expressive content and to improve technical ability within a particular medium.

Content: The student will work in the studio in the medium of her choice, with the guidance of the instructor. The student will work with the instructor to develop goals for achievement and meet individually once a week to discuss ideas, development and progress. Monthly group critiques will be held to assess improvement and to suggest new directions. This course may be repeated once for a total of six hours.

Taught: Annually.

Prerequisites: ART 108, and ART 231 or 241.

Credit: 3 hours.