Art 272: Sculpture II - CRN 32062 - Spring 2023 

Hello and thank you for checking the Sculpture II Welcome Letter!

My name is Margaret Korisheli and I am the instructor for this course. Please email if you have any questions and feel free to address me as Margaret. mkorisheli@cuesta.edu

Sculpture II expands upon the knowledge and skills gained in Sculpture I with more emphasis on contemporary art and individual direction from the student.  Sculpture I and II are cross-listed, meaning they meet at the same time and may participate in discussions and sculpture feedback together. Some projects will use similar materials but the assignments for the two classes will be distinct. Here are some things to consider if you are deciding whether to take Sculpture this semester:

 

Important Course Information 

• Meets for 18-weeks (1/17-5/16) 
• Two in-person class meetings per week: Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-4:20 (Room 7107)
• About 1-4 hours of homework per week 

• • Researching artists and assignment ideas
  • Small preparatory exercises
  • Finishing projects started in class
• Open lab time in the classroom is available for students who have been absent or want to put in additional hours on projects.
• The course will have a minimal and optional online component for viewing course documents, reading course announcements, and the option of posting images. You will gain full access to online viewing on the first day of the semester, TuesdayJanuary 17.  Access to Canvas is found on your myCuesta page. 

Mandatory Final Exam: Tuesday 5/16 12:00-2:00pm 

 

Art 272: Student Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of Art 272, the student will be able to:

1. Create original intermediate level sculpture using appropriate and innovative tools, materials, methodologies and techniques.  
2. Apply the visual elements and principles of design to contemporary sculpture projects at an intermediate level.  
3. Analyze contemporary developments, trends, materials, and approaches to 20th and 21st century sculpture in an historical context. 

 

Textbook and Materials list for this Course

There is no required text for this course, partly to make the course more affordable.  You will learn about 3-D artists and techniques through lectures, simple research (looking for examples of Sculpture/3-Design), discussions, and assignments.

Materials such as clay, plaster, metal, etc. will be provided for most assignments. You will need to supply some inexpensive materials, which may include items such as:

• A glue gun and glue sticks 
• Cardboard 
• Acrylic paint and brushes (Other finishes may be considered for some projects. Paints and brushes are available in the classroom.)
• Scissors and other tools to work with cardboard and paper
• Found or inexpensive materials: a few assignments require individual research and selection and gathering of no-cost or low-cost materials. 

 

Canvas Information

This course uses Canvas (a Web-based Learning Management System) as the method to disseminate information including assignment handouts, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. You can communicate using Canvas email. The online component is minimal and other options are possible, if requested. 

Cuesta Online Resources for students:

Refer to the Technical Frequently Asked Questions Links to an external site. regarding specific minimum computer and browser requirements for Canvas. Cuesta College has resources on Getting Started with CanvasLinks to an external site., and offers a “Being Successful Online” tutorial. Canvas has technical support available. Links to an external site.

 

Waitlist/Add/Drop Policies

Every student can excel in this course with regular attendance and active participation. If an emergency or illness prevents you from coming to class for two or more consecutive class sessions, please email me so I can let you know what you missed and how you can make up the work. A student may be dropped after three absences, however, it is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw if he or she stops attending class.

• Deadline to drop without a “W” 1/29/23. 
• Last day to drop with a W is 4/16/23. 

Review the Cuesta College Waitlisting CoursesLinks to an external site., Adding Courses,Links to an external site. and Dropping CoursesLinks to an external site. policies. 

If you are on a waitlist, please email the instructor to ask for an add code. Students will be added in order of the waitlist as spots become available.

 

Accommodation Policies

Course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind.  If you have a disability and might need accommodations (support services) in this class, please contact Disabled Student Program & Services as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the accommodations in a timely manner.  DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services)Links to an external site. 

 

Academic Honesty Policy

You are expected to conduct yourselves in a manner compatible with the Cuesta College Student Code of ConductLinks to an external site..