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. This course has limited enrollment. The roster is formatted on the first day class by the instructor, who may allow additional registration for majors and underclassmen. It is necessary to attend the first class meeting to confirm your place on the class roster. Cross-list: ARTS 366. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ARTS 365 or ARTV 365.