Sculpture Certificate

Program Coordinator/Contact
Michael (Tim) Steele, Department Head
Department of Visual Arts
Grove Hall 101, Box 2802
605-688-4103
E-mail: sdsu.artdept@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/art

Program Information
The certificate in sculpture may be taken by all SDSU students regardless of major and may be selected by Studio Art and Art Education majors as part of their degree. The program prepares students for life-long avocational pursuits in the arts.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, students are able to demonstrate the following outcomes through studio projects:

• Understanding of basic design principles with emphasis on three-dimensional design and ability to apply these to sculpture. This includes basic knowledge of the traditions, conceptual modes and evolutions in sculpture.
• Ability to synthesize the use of drawing to support work in sculpture.
• Understanding of the possibilities and limitations of various materials.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of basic tools, techniques, and processes to work from concept to finished artwork.
• The preparation of sculpture using the broadest range of techniques and concepts with the opportunity to work at advanced level in at least one technique.

Academic Requirements
Visual Arts students must maintain at least a program GPA of 2.6 and an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the duration of the program.  A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses required for the certificate.

Course Delivery Format
Course content is delivered through hands-on studio work combined with lectures, demonstrations and critiques.