CHABOT COLLEGE
Humanities & Language Arts Division
Fine Arts Department
Sculpture Program
 
Sculpture & Design Instructor:
Clayton Thiel
 
Art - Emphasis in Sculpture
Transfer Program & Associate in Arts Degree
Collage
Art work by Chabot student
Marcie Dillon
Core Classes:
Art 10 - Design and Materials - 3 units
Introduction to the basic elements of design: line, texture, value shape, color, light, and spatial concepts. Experimentation with paper, cardboard, cloth, etc. Emphasis on two dimensional design. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio. Transfer: CSU, UC
Art 17 - Ceramic Sculpture (May be repeated 1 time) 3 units
Construction methods in clay through design of three dimensional and relief sculptures. Includes an introduction to contemporary ceramic art history and fundamentals of firing procedures. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio. Transfer: CSU, UC.
Art 18 - Wood and Stone Sculpture - 3 units
Investigation into basic materials of sculpture and their application in-the round and in relief forms. Wood and stone are the primary materials. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio. Transfer: CSU, UC
Art 19 - Metal Sculpture - 3 units
Introduction to techniques of metal sculpture-welding, forging, brazing, and casting of various metals. Applications to sculptural forms in relief and three dimensional statements. Strongly recommended: Art 10 and 17. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours studio. Transfer: CSU.
Art 20 - All Media Sculpture (May be repeated 3 times) 2 units
Concentrated individual studies in sculpture, designed to provide opportunity for continued investigation in the possibilities of a particular sculptural medium for the purpose of creating individual expression. Repeatable for credit if medium is changed and appropriate recommended course are completed. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours studio. Transfer: CSU, UC.

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