Whether they are working glass, metal, neon,
wood, paper, stone, found objects, installation
or a combination of them all, students can access
extensive facilities and dynamic curricula that
represent the breadth and depth of contemporary
sculptural expression.
Building off of the Freshman
Foundation experience, the beginning level
courses in the Division of Sculpture/Dimensional
Studies introduces students to a variety of
ideas, materials and processes that provide
a wealth of alternatives and a base of knowledge
that students can rely upon as they continue
to develop. Progressing through the curriculum,
students are continually exposed to new challenges,
both technically and conceptually, which allows
them to expand their artistic voice and question
the relationships that exist between materials
and themselves within the context of contemporary
art practice.
The Division of Sculpture/Dimensional
Studies is currently developing the National
Casting Center that involves a collaboration
of faculty and expansion of both the metal
and glass casting facilities, to create a program
of advanced study in cast material.
The metal
foundry opened in a newly renovated
6,000 square foot facility one mile from
campus, which will also allow for the growth
of the hot glass, metal fabrication and stone
facility and the development of a distinctive
curricular depth in cast materials. Once
completed the National Casting center will
be an unrivaled state of the art facility
providing a unique educational opportunity. |