Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: SCULPTURE STUDIO

Department: Architecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Studio

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This class will consider different approaches to site-specific art from the 1970s to the present day through a series of 'case studies.' Artists we will look at include Robert Smithson, Ana Mendieta, Mierle Laderman Uketes, James Turrell, Mel Ziegler and Kate Ericson, Gordon Matta-Clark and Francis Alys. Students will develop projects that consider natural landscape, architecture, urban and public spaces, institutional framework, history and other contextual issues. Readings, group discussions, field trips and class critiques are integral to the course. Space in studio classes is limited. Registration does not guarantee a place in class. The class roster is formulated on the first day of class by the instructor. Cross-list: ARTS 366. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ARTS 365 or ARTV 365.