Art Studio 280FP - Sculpture: Fragile Planet

What does it mean to be an artist in the;Anthropocene? How can we use sculpture to explore;pressing environmental issues while still taking;responsibility for our consumption of materials?;Through research, discussion, and production,;this class will explore the possibilities and;approaches available to us as artists for;meaningful social engagement and response to our;current environmental condition. We will utilize;a wide range of fabrication approaches and raw;materials, including dysfunctional objects,;recycled materials, and digital and time-based;media.

Prereq: ARTST-120 or ARTST-131.