Sculpture

Sculpture 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 mold-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, with 24 hour access. Individual studio spaces for students with a sculpture emphasis are also available.

Sculpture Studio

Faculty

Chris Lavery is an associate professor of sculpture. He received his MFA from the Universty of Colorado and his BFA from the State University of New York.

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. Six hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 111 and 112 or permission of instructor.
• 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. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 360 or permission of instructor.  
• ART 362 Sculpture III (3)
  A  continuation of ART 361. Studio and lecture. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 361 or permission of instructor.
• 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. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 362. or permission of instructor.
• ART 462 Sculpture V (3)
  A continuation of ART 461. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 461 or permission of instructor. Studio and lecture.
• ART 561 Sculpture VI (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. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 462 or permission of instructor.
• ART 562 Sculpture VII (3)
  A continuation of ART 561. Studio and lecture. Six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 561 or permission of instructor.