Sculpture, Certificate of Achievement
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.
Certificate of Achievement 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 Units | 24 | |
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 Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ARTB 3 | Visual Fundamentals: Three-Dimensional Design (Core Requirement) | 3 |
| ARTD 1A | Sculpture I (Core Requirement) | 3 |
| ARTD 7A | 3D Arts & Technology I (Core Requirement) | 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 | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| Sculpture II or Figure Sculpture I or Mold Making I or Wood Sculpture I or Stone Sculpture I or 3D Arts & Technology II | ||
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| 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 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
This program can be completed within one year (2 semesters), but if a student wants to focus on the same media then they will need 4 consecutive semesters.