Art
ART-140 Introduction to Sculpture and 3-D Design 3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 116/118 or equivalent
A hands-on introduction to the basic elements of threedimensional design and sculpture. Students comprehend form, volume, and spatial relationships through hands on projects in a variety of media. Students also survey the history of 20th century sculpture as a basis for exploring and understanding three-dimensional design fundamentals. CSU, UC
ART-141
Sculpture I
3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART 140 or equivalent
ART-144
Metal Casting Techniques I
3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART 140 or equivalent
This course introduces various aspects of metal sculpture using casting techniques. Moldmaking techniques for castings in bronze, aluminum, and iron are introduced. An indepth study of traditional and contemporary metal sculpture processes with an emphasis on 3-D design quality are established. CSU
ART-145
Metal Casting Techniques II
3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART 140 or equivalent and ART 144 or equivalent
As a continuation of ART 140, this course consists of hands on projects that guide students through processes and principles of three dimensional design. Students develop a conceptual dialogue with the instructor, and create a portfolio of sculptural work. CSU, UC
This course expands on foundry casting skills with emphasis on more complex casting problems. The casting process for aluminum, bronze, and iron will be thoroughly explored. Advanced mold-making techniques in resin-bonded sand molds, green sand, and burnout investment molds, and shell molds are covered. Emphasis added to sustainable studio practice and design concerns. CSU
ART-142
ART-146
Metal Art I
3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART 140 or equivalent
This course is a comprehensive introduction to various metal sculpture processes. This course applies moldmaking techniques for casting bronze, aluminum, and iron objects, as well as basic welded sculpture. Emphasis will be on 3-D design quality and process. CSU
ART-143
Metal Art II
3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART 140 or equivalent and ART 142 or equivalent
A continuation of various aspects of metal arts. Advanced techniques in metal casting of bronze, aluminum, and iron are explored, as well as the fabrication of steel sculpture using the forge and welding. Emphasis will be on advanced design and technique with research in the history of traditional and contemporary metal sculpture. CSU
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PROGRAMs and courses
Metalsmithing and Jewelry I
3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART 140 or equivalent
This is a beginning course providing skills in basic jewelry and metalsmithing design and hands-on processes. The studio course work includes the techniques of soldering, cutting, stone setting, bezel work, rolling, chain making, metal forming, and metal finishing. The course further provides a foundation in traditional and contemporary jewelry design and aesthetic forms. CSU
ART-147
Metalsmithing and Jewelry II
3 units SC • May be repeated once • 36 hours lecture/72 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: ART 146 or equivalent
This is an advanced metalsmithing/jewelry course with emphasis on hands-on processes. It provides further exploration of traditional and contemporary metalsmithing design and aesthetics. Students participate in discussions of career paths, gallery affiliations, exhibitions and competitions, object photography, and portfolio preparation. A variety of techniques such as advanced chainmaking, advanced stone setting, anticlastic and synclastic forming and raising, chasing, repousse, moldmaking, alternative casting, Mokume Gane, and reticulation are introduced along with emphasis of individual design and concept. CSU
Diablo Valley College
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