ARST 233 - Intermediate Sculpture and Bodily Autonomy

FC ARHU

4 credits
This course engages with issues of physical and social reproduction, bodily integrity/modification/extension, performance, maintenance art, surveillance, activism, and abject art. Through individual and collective projects, students will develop sculpture skills in a variety of media, while learning about contemporary artists that address social, cultural, and political issues related to the human body. Technical content includes mold-making, wearable/soft sculpture, installation art, and prop-activation performance; hanging/installation methods will also be considered. Students will explore contemporary art that addresses bodily autonomy from a variety of perspectives, emphasizing links between an artwork’s form and its content. Field trip(s) required.

Prerequisites: one introductory 3D course.