Art 1170. Design: 3D (3) F, S
The study of fundamental design principles and techniques including working knowledge of various design methods and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of three-dimensional design projects.

Art 2350. Small Metals/Jewelry I (3) F, S
Introduction to tools, materials, and basic techniques of fabrication and casting, with an emphasis on design.

Art 2700. Sculpture I (3) F, S
An introduction to the essential methods and materials of sculpture including modeling, carving, casting, and construction with emphasis on contemporary activity in sculpture and with projects designed to practice concept development. Prerequisite: Art 1170 or consent of instructor.

Art 2810B. Woodshop Techniques, 1 credit hour
Students will use both fundamental and enhanced power tools in the sculpture facility. Skills, techniques in joinery, and applications of each tool will be taught. Students will achieve a beginning level in the use of power equipment in basic woodshop. Tools introduced and covered will include band saw, table saw, planer, jointer, miter saw, radial arm saw, drill press, disc sander, belt sander, and other tools as needed.

Art 2810C. Welding Techniques, 1 credit hour
This course will teach the beginning student to weld, with an emphasis on art applications. Skills, techniques and applications covered will include basic metals education and oxyacetylene, GMAW, SMAW, and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) techniques of welding. Students will achieve a beginning level and understand different applications in fabrication of mild steel constructions.

Art 2810D. Foundry/Casting Techniques, 3 credit hours
This course will acquaint the student with foundry and molding methods as they relate to traditional casting techniques. The processes involved in casting will be covered and the course will focus on technical proficiency in casting. Students will learn at an introductory level, contemporary and historical metal casting approaches. Students will cast to understand the process from beginning to end.

Art 3700. Sculpture II (3) S
An introduction to the form language of sculpture with projects designed to develop conceptual thinking skills, to learn technical skills, and to explore new areas of interest in the three-dimensional visual arts. Prerequisites: Art 1170 and 2700; or consent of instructor.

Art 3720. Public Art
Public Art focuses on contemporary public art, and includes an historical overview of public art from the past. Successful examples of public art proposals will be presented and analyzed. Students will learn the steps necessary to research, collaborate and implement a public art commission. Each student will submit a public art proposal for committee review, complete with an original prospectus, all subsequent procedural steps. In addition, a three-dimensional, fabricated model or maquette will be required as a final project. Course activity may include an actual public art commission in the region.