Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - CA 364 D100

Methods and Concepts: Sculptural Practices (3)

Class Number: 6410

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    DT VSAR

  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 160. A course materials fee is required.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Presents sculptural practices as they relate to practical, conceptual, aesthetic and historical issues in contemporary art. Additional assignments will be required for students taking the course at this level. Students with credit for FPA 364 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Methods & Concepts: Sculptural Practices will facilitate the production of sculpture projects developed in response to assignments, seminars, field trips, tutorials, readings, conversations, and group critiques. Students will develop increased confidence in articulating their process, concepts, intentions, and the presentation of their sculptures. This course will examine historical moments in the field of sculpture; but will primarily emphasize contemporary sculpture such as installation art, social sculpture, performative sculpture, public art, and recent discussions regarding monuments. The role of photography and sculpture will also be addressed. Students are encouraged to collaborate, experiment, and engage with various materials, techniques, and processes of sculpture. Classes will meet in person.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Increase ability to find and strengthen creative solutions to constraints and challenges in the context of assignments and independent projects.
  • Increase confidence in independent research, project development, and writing proposals.
  • Appreciation of specific issues within a sculpture practice in contemporary art.
  • Able to develop and implement complex creative strategies outside and inside the studio model.
  • Increased awareness of sculptural properties and the value of concepts and presentation of artwork.

Grading

  • Studio projects 65%
  • Professional response and participation 15%
  • Research and Idea Development 10%
  • Presentation and Documentation 10%

NOTES:

Expectations

Timely and professional presentation and preparedness of work for group critiques and individual meetings.
  • Minimum of 1.5 hours per credit of independent studio time weekly (9 hours) outside of class time. Make sure to leave yourself adequate time to complete your projects well in advance of the designated due date.
  • Participation in critiques and group and individual discussions
  • Please note, attendance and punctuality are expected therefore no credit will be given. However, there will be deductions for lateness. We encourage you not to attend class if you are sick, no deductions will be made but please keep me informed if you will be absent due to illness or other circumstances.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html