Sep 19, 2026  
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

ART 115 3D Design

Credits: (3)
This course provides students with an introduction to basic sculptural processes, materials, and equipment. Focus is placed on the development of three-dimensional design (form, space, object, composition), strengthening observational skills, and safety. A variety of materials and form-making processes are explored, including additive (modeling, constructive) and subtractive (carving). Students will work with materials such as plaster, paper, cardboard, clay, stone, wire, etc. Open elective; required for ART majors. Additional fees for materials may apply.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Prepare sculptural works using the broadest possible range of techniques and concepts.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities and limitations of various materials.
  3. Develop and produce solutions to aesthetic and design problems.
  4. Demonstrate a comfort with an interative creative process, as well as presenting work for, and participating in, individual and group critiques.