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

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

Sculpture I is an introductory course that focuses on contemporary practices in sculpture.  Projects include representational and abstract imagery, such as human or animal figures, as well as non-representational projects. A variety of materials and techniques allow every student to pursue creative expression that suits their interest, temperament, and abilities. Students with no art experience work alongside art students and artists with all levels being equally successful and engaged. 

• Some students work extremely realistically and others explore more expressive ways of working. 
• Assignments are designed with clear technical instructions, demos and lectures, and small exercises that augment the larger assignments. 
• It is possible for all students to earn an A in this course if they put in the required time and complete all assignments and projects.  Pass/no pass is also an option for this course: Pass/no pass Cuesta College Links to an external site.
• We may occasionally touch on controversial topics as we view the work of professional sculptors and other student work. The classroom is a safe place that welcomes diverse voices and bodies and makes room for open and respectful communication.

 

Important Course Information 

Meets for 18-weeks (8/12-12/13) 

• Two in-person class meetings Monday and Wednesday 12:30-3:20 (room 7107)
• About 1-2 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. Lab Hours: T/Th 12-1:00pm and Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
• 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, Monday August 12. Access to Canvas is found on your myCuesta page. 

Mandatory Final Exam: Wednesday 12/13 12:00-2:00pm

 

Art 271: Student Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of Art 270, the student will be able to:

1. Creatively and safely use various three-dimensional media and their accompanying tools and techniques.
2. Produce sculptural works that demonstrate understanding of representational, abstract, non-objective, or conceptual imagery and apply the formal principles of design and visual elements.
3. Examine and describe historical and contemporary developments, trends, materials, and approaches in sculpture.
4. Assess and critique sculptural works in group, individual, and written contexts using relevant critique formats, concepts, and terminology.

 

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.

The whole course may be successfully completed with the prepaid $30 class materials fee, however some students may choose to buy extra materials for projects and many materials such as cardboard can be found for free. Please let the instructor know if you need financial assistance with extra 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 and approximately ten discussions will require posting images and relevant artist information that will be viewed and discussed in class the following week.

 

Cuesta Online Resources for students:

Refer to the Technical Frequently Asked Questions (Links to the Cuesta Website) regarding specific minimum computer and browser requirements for Canvas.The ability to photograph projects and upload images (JPEG or PNG) and additional documents (WORD OR GOOGLE Docs, PDFs, etc.) is essential for the course.

Cuesta College has resources on Getting Started with Canvas (Links to the Cuesta Website) and offers a “Being Successful Online” tutorial.

Canvas has technical support available (Links to the Cuesta Website)

 

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.

Review the Cuesta College Waitlisting Courses (Links to the Cuesta Website) Adding Courses (Links to the Cuesta Website) and Dropping (Links to the Cuesta Website) policies. 

 

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 the Cuesta Website)

 

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 (Links to the Cuesta Website).