Sculpture, Associate in Arts
The Sculpture program focuses on both conceptual and technical elements within the arena of 3-Dimensional Arts. The Certificate of Achievement provides hands-on experience with traditional and non-traditional mediums. The core classes provide foundational principles of the fundamentals of sculptural art as well as technical training for emerging fabrication methods.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Operate studio and workshop equipment and use sculptural materials in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Identify and evaluate sculptural techniques and styles.
- Assess aspects of sculptural form as they relate to individual and cultural expression.
Associate in Arts Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ARTB 3 | Visual Fundamentals: Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTD 1A | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARTD 7A | 3D Arts & Technology I | 3 |
| Select nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| Sculpture II | ||
| Figure Sculpture I | ||
| Mold Making I | ||
| Wood Sculpture I | ||
| Metal Sculpture I | ||
| Stone Sculpture I | ||
| 3D Arts & Technology II | ||
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| Sculpture III | ||
| Sculpture IV | ||
| Figure Sculpture II | ||
| Figure Sculpture III | ||
| Figure Sculpture IV | ||
| Mold Making II | ||
| Mold Making III | ||
| Wood Sculpture II | ||
| Wood Sculpture III | ||
| Metal Sculpture II | ||
| Metal Sculpture III | ||
| Stone Sculpture II | ||
| Stone Sculpture III | ||
| Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture | ||
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 24 | |
| Additional Requirements | 36 | |
| Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE | College Composition or College Composition: Enhanced | 3 |
| LIBR 50 | Introduction to Library and Research Skills | 1 |
| ARTD 1A | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARTD 7A | 3D Arts & Technology I | 3 |
| MPC GE Area E | 3 | |
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Sculpture II or Figure Sculpture I or Mold Making I or Wood Sculpture I or Stone Sculpture I or 3D Arts & Technology II | ||
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MPC GE Area A2 (MATH 10 or MATH 16 Recommended) | 4 | |
| ARTB 3 | Visual Fundamentals: Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| MPC GE Area F | 3 | |
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Sculpture II or Figure Sculpture I or Mold Making I or Wood Sculpture I or Stone Sculpture I or 3D Arts & Technology II | ||
| Elective | 1 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MPC GE Area B and Lab | 4 | |
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Sculpture II or Figure Sculpture I or Mold Making I or Wood Sculpture I or Stone Sculpture I or 3D Arts & Technology II | ||
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Sculpture III or Sculpture IV or Figure Sculpture II or Figure Sculpture III or Figure Sculpture IV or Mold Making II or Mold Making III or Wood Sculpture II or Wood Sculpture III or Metal Sculpture II or Metal Sculpture III or Stone Sculpture II or Stone Sculpture III or Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture | ||
| Electives (ENGL 2 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MPC GE Area D | 3 | |
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Sculpture III or Sculpture IV or Figure Sculpture II or Figure Sculpture III or Figure Sculpture IV or Mold Making II or Mold Making III or Wood Sculpture II or Wood Sculpture III or Metal Sculpture II or Metal Sculpture III or Stone Sculpture II or Stone Sculpture III or Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture | ||
| Electives (SPCH 1 or SPCH 2 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |