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The Sculpture
program at Shasta College examines three-dimensional media as a point of
departure for critical
thought and problem
solving. Students explore a variety of techniques and processes for
making sculpture, including modeling in clay, plaster, mold making,
woodworking, metal techniques, and mixed media approaches. Traditional
and non-traditional methods are discussed as a way to help students
develop concepts. Class discussions, slide lectures and
critiques
provide further exposure to contemporary issues in sculpture. Sculpture
students learn to exercise techniques as well as develop design
skill, conceptual awareness and aesthetic sensibilities.
The Sculpture Studio includes a fully equipped wood working area with
equipment for the fabrication,
construction and carving of wood. The
metal facilities include a foundry with a 100lb melt furnace capacity, a MIG welder, an arc welder with TIG capabilities, horizontal band saw,
reciprocating saw, drill press, oxy acetylene cutting, brazing and
welding as well as a gas forge and multiple
hand tools for chasing and
forming.
Courses offered:
ART 55 BEGINNING SCULPTURE
ART 56 INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE
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