Class Outline

SCULPTURE + INTERCEPTING THE WASTE STREAM  is an introductory sculpture course with a primary focus on transforming waste material into 3 dimensional works of art. The course will introduce environmentally conscious techniques and processes as well as guidance in terms of professional presentation and practices.  Group discussions and critiques, video screenings, readings and workshops will complement studio time. Students are asked to come to the first day of class with a sizable collection of material they’ve collected from the “waste stream” that they find inspiring as a possible medium. The class will culminate with a pop-up exhibit of the works created by the students at a local gallery that will also function as a fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale of the students sculptures will go to help clean up local waterways in Charlotte. 

ART 281, Sculpture + Intercepting the Waste Stream               

Instructor:  Ashley Knight, Professor

Aurora Robson, 2014 McColl Center for Visual Arts Environmental Artist-in-Residence
www.aurorarobson.com       
www.projectvortex.org

Spring Term 2014

Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, North Carolina.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introductory sculpture course with a primary focus on transforming waste material (plastics, metal, paper, and related materials) into three-dimensional works of art. The course will introduce environmentally conscious techniques and processes as well as guidance in terms of professional presentation and practices.  Group discussions and critiques, video screenings, readings and workshops will complement studio time. Students are asked to come to the first day of class with a sizable collection of material they’ve collected from the “waste stream” that they find inspiring as a possible medium. The class will culminate with an exhibition of works created by the students. Proceeds from the sale of the students’ sculptures will go to help clean local rivers and streams.

MATERIALS

In addition to using the materials that students collect from the “waste stream,” required supplies and tools have been provided by McColl Center for Visual Arts, along with a generous donation from __________ .  

EVALUATION

Grading will be based primarily upon the student’s effort, which is reflected in the following:

•the overall quality of the work that is produced;

•the level of success in meeting the objectives of given exercises and projects;

•participation in critiques and class discussions;

•the level of caring and conscientiousness;

•openness to ideas and constructive criticism.

Class attendance — working in class — is very important.  Also, expect to work many hours outside of class time on the assigned exercises, attend related screenings and related event/s.

Photo-document all of your work.  There will be individual reviews and/or a final group critique at the end of May Term.  

ATTENDANCE

Attendance is required, and absolutely essential in studio art courses.  If a student is absent, she is responsible for information covered in class, and for any assignment given or due that day.  During this Spring Term course each student is allowed only two absences, excused or unexcused, without a penalty.  Every absence after that will reduce a student’s final grade.

Each student is expected to be in class on time and to remain for the duration of the class.  Late arrivals and early departures will affect the student’s grade, and may result in being counted as an absence.

USING THE STUDIO

This wonderful space is your space.  Feel free to use it whenever the building is open — day or night.  You are responsible for picking up/cleaning up when you are finished working.