Course Descriptions

AFA 221 - Sculpture 1
Introduction to traditional and contemporary sculpture. The materials associated with additive, subtractive, and substitution techniques will be demonstrated. Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.

AFA 322 - Sculpture 2
Continued exploration of materials used in formal sculpture; welded and forged metal, wood construction and carving, stone carving, clay, wax, and plastic. Prerequisite: AFA 221. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 323 - Sculpture: Introduction to Casting
Introduction to and emphasis on the basic techniques and concepts of mold making and casting aluminum, bronze, and plastics. Prerequisite: AFA 221.

AFA 324 - Sculpture: Wood
Introduction to wood fabrication, shaping, and finishing as it applies to functional and non-functional objects. Prerequisite: AFA 221.

AFA 325 - Sculpture: Casting and Mold Making
Continuation of AFA 323. Advanced casting and mold-making procedures. Individual development of the concepts and techniques associated with the casting process. Prerequisite: AFA 323.

AFA 426 - Sculpture: Advanced Problems
Designed to extend technical understanding and aesthetic development beyond the fundamental level. Prerequisite: AFA 322 or 323 or 324. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 491 - Senior Project in Sculpture
A synthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experiences in sculpture, with a student exhibition as the concluding effort. Prerequisite: 21 credit hours in sculpture, sponsorship by a sculpture faculty member; permission of the department chairperson.

AFA 521 - Advanced Sculpture
Advanced sculptural study. Follows specific needs and encourages individual direction. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.