Interdisciplinary Arts 0283 - Sculpture and Place

In this course students will construct a site specific object, a small installation, and a temporary outdoor public art project. Each project will proceed from a proposal outlining parameters such as subject matter, sources, site research, materials, scale, budget, and resources. Artists and collectives who work within these genres will be introduced through slide talks, readings, and a field trip to an area art museum. Group critiques will expose students to the responses of their peers and faculty, helping them clarify and expand the implications of their work. Prerequisite: Hampshire College Sculpture course (Sculpture Foundation or Object and Environment)

Independent Work A $60 lab fee will cover basic materials and tools, but students may need to purchase or find additional materials. Students are expected to spend a minimum of five hours per week on their work outside of class time.