Interdisciplinary Arts 0229 - Object and Environment

In this course, students will explore the sculptural object as a self-contained form and as an element within a found or created environment. Traditional materials such as steel, wood, plaster, and concrete will be taught concurrently with more ephemeral materials including paper, wire mesh, and found materials. Ideas originating within the traditions of modernism, postmodernism, minimalism, post-minimalism, installation art, and public art will be introduced through slide lectures, readings, and independent research. The course will culminate in an independent project. Keywords: sculpture, art, studio, process art.

Lab fee: $75. Students in this course can expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.