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ART-2554: Introduction To Sculpture

Description: Introduction to the tools, techniques, and concepts of sculpture. Development of visual style, three-dimensional composition and communication through iterative assignments. Application of formal analysis and interpretive strategies through critique. Exploration of genres and practices of sculpture by analyzing contemporary examples and historical precedents. Examination of diverse viewpoints through readings and discussions on the role of sculpture in identity, culture, and politics. Course contact to credit hour structure: Lecture (1H,1C), Lab (3L, 1C), Design Lab/Studio (2L, 1C). (1H, 5L, 3C). RESOURCE CHARGE.

Pathways: 6A Critique & Practice in Arts, 6D Critique & Prac in Design, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ART-1214

Required By: ART-3554

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 41

Average GPA: 3.68 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 65.53%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.61%

Samuel P Blanchard202479.2%15.5%2.7%0.6%1.2%0.8%3.6923
William C Johnson201144.3%27.3%24.7%3.9%0.0%0.0%3.112
Joshua A Manning201251.7%29.9%11.7%0.0%3.3%3.3%3.322
Gary S Bickley200993.9%6.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.869
Dustin R Dennis2020100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.941
Yonsenia S White201070.5%19.4%10.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.592
Mary M Tartaro200471.4%28.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.631
Caleb R Flood202187.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%12.5%0.0%3.501

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