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Sculpture 1

Explore the nature of three-dimensional form. You’ll create a sculpture to gain technical skills, hands-on experience, and a knowledge of sculptural materials.

Animal Sculpture

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of animal sculpture with the Academy of Art University’s Summer Arts Intensive program. This unique course offers high school students an unparalleled opportunity to hone their sculpting skills. In this immersive two-week class, students will delve into the art of animal sculpture,… Read More

Sculpture 2

This course is Fine Art Sculpture’s midpoint skills assessment class. Students will be evaluated on assignments designed to be challenging both in concept and technical skills, as well as problem-solving abilities. Students will model in clay and fabricate in cardboard volumetric constructions. Students will make three gallery-ready portfolio works, six… Read More

Head and Figure Sculpture

Express your personal creative ideas with clay. You’ll develop skills in modeling gesture, figures, and proportions as you learn to sculpt the head, torso, and figure.

Advanced Head and Figure Sculpture

Create sculptures that represent unique and personal interpretations of the human form. You’ll work representationally and expressively to develop formal head and figure techniques. (This course will be cross-listed with FASCU 334.)

Fantasy Portrait Sculpture

Get creative and sculpt a 1/3rd scale fantasy self-portrait in oil-based clay over three fun weeks! Learn portrait anatomy basics as you build your sculpture, shape your features, and add imaginative twists to bring your vision to life. Finish with a gallery exhibit showcasing your mini masterpiece for all to… Read More

Glaze Technology

Glazes protect and aesthetically enhance clay objects. Working in a variety glaze recipes and temperatures, you’ll learn how to mix, test, and manipulate glazes to create exciting new effects.

Professional Practices for Fine Artists

Prepare your art for the professional marketplace. You’ll develop a portfolio package that includes a personal website, resume, artist statement, bio, and a collection of professional photographs of your work.

Wheel Formed Sculpture

Gain the ability to make cylinders, bowls, and discs on a potter’s wheel. You will use these shapes to create sculptures and practice low temperature firings like raku. (This course is cross-listed with FASCU 668.)

Ceramics: Expressions in Clay

Clay is an expressive medium. Using various sculptural techniques, you’ll gain a variety of painterly and contemporary low fire abilities. (This course is cross-listed with FASCU 624.)