Calumet College of St. Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR SCULPTURE

Office Phone: (219) 473-4240 Do not leave messages at this number. I do not receive them. Either call my home or leave a message in the mail room.

E-mail: bettydelinck@hotmail.com

Home Phone: (optional) (219) 659-7899

Course Time: Tuesday, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Course Description: This introduction to sculpture explores how creation of new forms is affected by characteristics and qualities of different materials. Students begin to develop intellectual processes that aid them in abstracting ideas into three-dimensional objects. Fun will be had in plaster, wood, found object assemblage, and more!. This course is scheduled simultaneously with MFA 310

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After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Program (DCP) students should consult the DCP Student Handbook for information on DCP withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Students are responsible for attending all sessions. However, and occasional absence is sometimes unavoidable. Contact me by phone or email before that session for an excused absence. After three absences, the grade point will be lowered l/2 point for each session missed.

Students are expected to work on their projects for the entire period.

Students must participate in the critique, which serves as the final exam.

Students in this course will:

* Demonstrate an ability to master various materials in creating sculptures.

* Learn how to translate abstract concepts into three-dimensional form.

* Learn what type of sculpture is appropriate for each material.

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) __25_____% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments __50_____% of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments __25_____% of grade

A: A-: B+: B: B-: C+:

C: C-: D+: D: D-: F:

Students are expected to work on their projects for the entire period.

Students must participate in the critique, which serves as the final exam.

Students who would like to improve their academic performance in this, or any other course, are urged to take advantage of the free services of the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE). The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Tutoring is conducted by appointment only. Call 219-473-4273 to arrange an appointment.

Experiment with possibilities of clay – coil pot

Bas relief – raised clay plaque

Alabaster or soap stone carving

Found object sculpture

Wire sculpture – twist, bend, coil

January 9 Introduction, familiarize with materials

January 16 - 23 Experiment- coil pot

January 30 – February 6 Bas relief

February 13 - 20 Soap stone carve

February 28 Mid term critique

March 6 Field trip – Art Institute

March 13 - 20 Found object sculpture

March 27 Vocabulary test

April 3 – 10 Wire sculpture

April 17 Final critique