ARTS 140 Introduction to Sculpture
Introduction to Sculpture acquaints students with the basic concepts, materials and techniques
associated with three-dimensional fabrication in the visual arts. Students will be exposed to the rich
traditions and current trends in sculpture from various eras and cultures around the world, while
simultaneously producing expressive work of their own invention. Classroom activities include
lectures, demonstrations, worktime, and critiques. Emphasis is placed on the principles, elements,
and practices of design. Media includes wood, paper, plaster, fabric and found objects.
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 13, 2023 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Demonstrate familiarity with the elements of design, such as line, color, shape, space, and texture.
- Display basic principles of design such as balance, contrast, emphasis, repetition, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity/variety.
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
- Analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
- Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
- Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
- Ability to construct an object with aesthetic sensibilities and structural integrity.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
- Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
- Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
- Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Spring 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to Sculpture | Sierralta, Alonso | Books for ARTS-140-01 Spring 2026 | Course details for ARTS-140-01 Spring 2026 |