The Sculpture program offers a range of experiences in making three-dimensional art objects in a well-equipped studio. The studio accommodates the additive, subtractive and transformation processes. Equipment for arc, tig and oxygen-acetylene welding is provided for the teaching of additive methods.
For the transformation process, there is an excellent foundry for casting bronze and aluminum, including facilities for several mould-making techniques. For subtractive methods, there is equipment for stone and plaster carving.
Facilities
The sculpture area has 9,696 square feet of studio space open 24 hours a day. Individual studio spaces for students with an emphasis in this area are also available.
Sculpture Faculty
Chris Lavery
Contact Information Chris Lavery clavery@murraystate.edu
Courses Offered
ART 360
Introduction to Sculpture I (3). A study of form, space and surface through the development of 3-D sculptural assignments. Basic sculpture techniques involving additive and subtractive methods. Studio and lecture. Prerequisites: ART 111 and 112.
ART 361
Sculpture II (3). Further exploration of form, space, and surface and an introduction to more advanced techniques and permanent materials. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 360.
ART 362
Sculpture III (3). A continuation of ART 361. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 361.
ART 461
Sculpture IV (3). Selected problems involved in the sculpture process. Opportunity for directed study and studio work in a variety of three-dimensional media or processes. Emphasis on developing a creative body of work. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 362.
ART 462
Sculpture V (3). A continuation of ART 461. Prerequisite: ART 461. Studio and lecture.
ART 561
Sculpture IV (3). Selected problems involved in the sculpture process. Opportunity for directed individual study and studio work in a variety of three-dimensional media or processes. Emphasis on developing a cohesive, creative body of work. Studio and lecture. Prerequisite: ART 462.
ART 562
Sculpture V (3). A continuation of ART 561. Prerequisite: ART 461. Studio and lecture.