art department   city college of san francisco  

sculpture
The Sculpture program is an introductory sequence of courses that teach the fundamentals of the process and technology of Sculpture.

the faculty:

 student work

Alan Firestone
Suzanne Pugh

SCULPTURE COURSES:

ART 170A. Beginning Sculpture (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Repeat: max. 6 units
An introduction to the historical evolution of sculpture and the basic elements of three-dimensional form. Exploration of carving, modeling, mold making and basic woodworking techniques. Emphasis on technical skill, expression and artistic growth. CSU/UC/CAN
ART 170B. Intermediate Sculpture (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Prereq.: ART 170A
Repeat: max. 9 units
Advanced concepts and processes of sculpture. Exploration of stone carving, armature construction and life modeling. Requires a highly experimental approach. Further discussion of historical evolution of sculpture. Emphasis on technical development and power of expression. CSU/UC
ART 170C. Advanced Sculpture (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Prereq.: ART 170A and 170B
Repeat: max. 9 units
Further advanced processes of sculpture with emphasis on metal work using the welding process. Students will have an opportunity to decide what areas of sculpture they wish to investigate in depth, with instructors' approval and based on previous experience. The successful completion of Art 170B is required in order to take Art 170C. CSU/UC