Crafts and Sculpture


FINE ARTS FACULTY

Paul Brissette (Department Chair)
Chris Baer	Brendan Coogan
Janice Frame	Al Mahoney

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CRAFTS & SCULPTURE I
2.5 Credits Semester Unweighted Prerequisite: None
Imagine yourself sitting at a potter’s wheel or hammering a chisel into a piece of wood. This is a basic course that deals with the fundamentals of three-dimensional design. Students will learn the process of firing ceramics, cutting glass, tooling leather, and sculpture. Projects will include working in many craft areas including: paper making, pottery, assemblages, and beginning sculpture techniques. Safe use of materials and tools will be emphasized.
Lab Fee: $10

CRAFTS & SCULPTURE II
2.5 Credits Semester Unweighted Prerequisite: Crafts & Sculpture I
An intermediate studio class which explores a variety of fine craft media and techniques as well as classical methods of creating sculpture. The class will emphasize good design through research and experimentation, while encouraging original ideas and solutions to the projects. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate a mastery of tools and techniques in at least one medium. Lab Fee: $20

ADVANCED CRAFTS AND SCULPTURE
2.5 Credits Semester Prerequisite: Crafts & Sculpture II
This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to explore a broad spectrum of contemporary craft and sculpture methods in depth. The focus will be on advanced ceramic methods, as well as centrifugal casting, enameling, and found material sculpture. Emphasis will be placed on innovative design, craftsmanship and imagination in the utilization of technique/materials. This class may be taken more than once for credit. Lab Fee $40

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