Sculpture 120a, Introductory Sculpture: Wood
RM 22, 36 Edgewood Ave; Tuesday/ Thursday 1:30-3:20

The focus of this course is on understanding wood technology and using machines and hand tools in the context of the studio. Students will be introduced to the range of what sculpture might be. Assignments are designed to foster hands-on appreciation of materials and craftsmanship, as well as initiate awareness of the aesthetic and political implications of handmade objects in a digital world. Attention is paid throughout the course to understanding and articulating form in space, and to helping students develop personal ways of working alongside, and in response to, current issues in contemporary sculpture. Group discussions and presentations complement the studio work. The shops and the studio are available during class time and during days and evenings throughout the week. Enrollment limited to twelve. Materials fee: $75. Julian Gilbert-Davis