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Your search for courses · during 25FA · tagged with ARTS 3-D Emphasis · returned 5 results

  • ARTS 122 Introduction to Sculpture 6 credits

    The ability to build structures that reflect or alter the environment is a basic defining characteristic of our species. In this class we explore creative construction in three dimensions using a variety of media, including plaster, wood, and steel. Using both natural and architectural objects for inspiration, we will examine and manipulate form, space, and expressive content to develop a deeper understanding of this core trait and reawaken our experience of the spaces we inhabit.

    Sophomore Priority; Seats held for Art and Art History majors.

    Extra Time Required: for field trip.

    • Fall 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • ARTS 3-D Emphasis CL: 100 level
    • ARTS  122.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Stephen Mohring 🏫 👤
    • Size:14
    • T, THBoliou 020 9:00am-11:30am
    • Sophomore Priority; Four seats held for Art and Art History majors until the day after rising junior priority registration.

      Extra Time Required: Field trip

  • ARTS 130 Beginning Ceramics 6 credits

    This course is an introduction to wheel throwing and handbuilding as primary methods of construction for both functional and non-functional ceramic forms. An understanding of ceramic history and technical skills are achieved through studio practice, readings, and demonstrations. Emphasis is placed on the development of strong three-dimensional forms as well as the relationship of form to surface. Coursework includes a variety of firing techniques and development of surface design.

    Sophomore Priority; Seats held for Art and Art History majors.

    • Fall 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • ARTS 3-D Emphasis CL: 100 level
    • ARTS  130.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Katayoun Amjadi 🏫
    • Size:14
    • M, WBoliou 046 12:30pm-3:00pm
    • Sophomore Priority; Four seats held for Art and Art History majors until the day after rising junior priority registration.

      Extra Time Required:

  • ARTS 151 Metalsmithing 6 credits

    A basic course in metal design and fabrication of primarily jewelry forms and functional objects. Specific instruction will be given in developing the skills of forming, joining, and surface enrichment to achieve complex metal pieces. Students will learn to render two-dimensional drawings while exploring three-dimensional design concepts. The course examines how jewelry forms relate to the human body. Found materials will be used in addition to traditional metals including copper, brass, and silver.

    Sophomore Priority; Seats held for Art and Art History majors.

    • Fall 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • ARTS 3-D Emphasis CL: 100 level
    • ARTS  151.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Danny Saathoff 🏫 👤
    • Size:14
    • T, THBoliou 044 9:00am-11:30am
    • Sophomore Priority; Four seats held for Art and Art History majors until the day after rising junior priority registration.

      Extra Time Required.

  • ARTS 236 Ceramics: Vessels for Tea 6 credits

    Students will learn techniques used by Japanese potters, and those from around the world, to make vessels associated with the production and consumption of tea. Both handbuilding and wheel throwing processes will be explored throughout the term. We will investigate how Japanese pottery traditions, especially the Mingei “arts of the people” movement of the 1920s, have influenced contemporary ceramics practice in the United States and how cultural appropriation impacts arts practice. Special attention will be paid to the use of local materials from Carleton’s Arboretum as well as wood firing and traditional raku processes. Requires concurrent registration in ARTH 266.

    Requires concurrent registration in Art History 266.

    Extra Time Required

    XX Seats held for Art and Art History majors.

    Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a ARTS 236 section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for ARTH 266 section, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in ARTS 236, you will be able to register for ARTH 266 at the same time.

    • Fall 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice IDS, Intercultural Domestic Studies
    • ARTH 266: Arts of the Japanese Tea Ceremony
    • ARTS 3-D Emphasis ASST East Asia CL: 200 level EAST Supporting
    • ARTS  236.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Kelly Connole 🏫 👤
    • Size:14
    • M, WBoliou 046 8:30am-11:00am
    • Requires concurrent registration in Art History 266.

      Extra Time Required.

      Four seats held for Art and Art History majors until the day after rising junior priority registration.

  • ARTS 327 Woodworking: The Table 6 credits

    This class explores the wondrous joys and enlightening frustrations of an intensive material focus in wood. From the perspective of both functional and non-functional design, we will examine wood’s physical, visual, philosophical, and expressive properties. Several short projects will culminate in an examination of the table as a conceptual construct, and six week design/build challenge.

    Seats held for Art and Art History majors.

    Extra time Required: for field trip

    • Fall 2025
    • ARP, Arts Practice
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): ARTS 122 or ARTS 222 with a grade of C- or better.

    • ARTS 3-D Emphasis CL: 300 level
    • ARTS  327.01 Fall 2025

    • Faculty:Stephen Mohring 🏫 👤
    • Size:14
    • T, THBoliou 025 1:15pm-3:45pm
    • Four seats held for Art and Art History majors until the day after rising junior priority registration.

      Extra Time Required: field trip

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