Professional Arts and Crafts: Sculpture A.A.S.

A30290

This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to become professional craftsman and entrepreneurs in the areas of clay and metal sculpture.

Course work concentrates on the development of skills in each area of craftsmanship. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training and the design skills needed to aid students in personalizing their own work.

Graduates will be able to open and operate their own professional craft studio, work for an existing professional craftsman, or obtain employment in craft retail sales. S tudents should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in clay modeling and hand building processes.
Demonstrate ability to produce wheel thrown utilitarian pottery.
Demonstrate proficiency in clay modeling and handbuilding processes.
Demonstrate knowledge of clay and glaze preparation, chemical and material safety and application.
Use written and oral discussion to discover and to articulate ideas. (GE I. 1)
Create, manage, organize and communicate information through print and electronic media. (GE III. 5)
Create a Craft Marketing and Business Plan
Demonstrate proficiency in metal welding, cutting, forging, and finishing processes including safety
Exhibit knowledge of Studio Crafts history, societal influences and production methods.
Apply drawing principles and design techniques to render, edit, and create artistic sculptures
Demonstrate organization and documentation skills

General Education

Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ART 114	Art History Survey I	3	FA
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	FA, SP, SU
ENG 114	Professional Research & Reporting	3	FA, SP, SU
MAT 140	Survey of Mathematics	3	FA, SP, SU
MAT 140A	Survey of Mathematics Lab	1	FA, SP, SU

Social/Behavioral Science

Select 3 SHC from the Social/Behavioral Science list

Major Courses

Core Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
PCC 110	Introduction to Pottery	8	SP
PCD 110	Introduction to Craft Design	2	FA
PCS 110	Intro to Metal Sculpture	5	FA
PCS 112	Beg. Welding for Artists	3	SP
PCS 210	Introduction to Clay Sculpture	4	SP

Other Major Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	3	FA, SP, SU
DES 125	Graphic Presentation I	2	SP
PCJ 262	Hand Wrought Metals	2	FA
PCJ 267	Hand Wrought Joinery	2	SP
PCR 112	20th-Century Crafts	2	FA
PCR 212	Craft Marketing	2	FA
PCR 213	Craft Enterprise	2	FA
PCS 114	Advanced Metal Sculpture	5	SP
WLD 110	Cutting Processes	2	SP

General Pottery Elective

(Select 3 SHC from the following courses)

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
PCC 114	Raku	2	FA, SP, SU
PCC 116	Pottery Tool Making	2	FA, SP, SU
PCC 118	Clay: Special Study	2	FA, SU
PCC 119	Clay Design: Spec Study	2	SP, SU
PCC 121	Handbuilding I	3	FA
PCC 122	Handbuilding II	2	FA
PCC 125	Clay Casting	2	FA, SP, SU
PCC 132	Glaze Formulation	2	FA, SP, SU
PCC 241	Kiln Design/Construction	2	FA, SP, SU
COE XXX	Co-op Work Experience (up to 3 SHC)	3

General Woodworking Elective

(Select 2 SHC from the following courses)

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
PCW 130	Veneer, Marquetry, & Inlay	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 131	Woodbending	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 132	Composite Materials Construction	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 134	Woodcarving	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 135	Wood Lathe Work	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 136	Wood Finishing	2	FA, SP, SU
PCW 230	Wood Design: Special Study	2	SU
COE XXX	Co-op Work Experience (up to 3 SHC)	3

Total Credit Hours: 65