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Sculpture Major

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Make the object at any cost. Use craft and technique as tools — don’t get bogged down by them. We’re not just trying to produce sculptors; we’re making creative thinkers.
— Nan Curtis, Department Chair

Sculpture Requirements

Foundation Sophomore Junior Senior

Foundation Year
course titleFallSpring
FD101-102 Visual Elements33
FD101-102 Basic Drawing33
FD111 3-D Design3*
FD112 Time Arts3*
LA 121-122 English Composition33
LA125-126 Art & Design in Contemporary Society 33
Total credits1515
* Can be taken Fall or Spring

PNCA’s Sculpture department encourages students to work within a broad range of 3-dimensional practices to explore both contemporary and traditional art-making approaches. The sculpture studios provide excellent facilities, on-site technicians, and the expertise of a diverse faculty. Students individualize their production, and directions may include: stand-alone objects, site-specific works, multiples, installations, performance, or any number of hybrid forms of 3-dimensional engagement.

Projects & Assignments

  • A full-scale hot air balloon, used as a metaphor on various levels, was one senior’s thesis project. She made every element herself, working with textiles, basket weaving, and other traditional processes.
  • One student created a sculpture primarily from video equipment. Images captured in realtime on a surveillance camera were played back in an agonizingly slow fashion on the sculpture’s monitor.
  • Sewing and craft-based techniques enabled another student to concentrate on making touchable pieces, such as flocked clay sculptures.

Facilities

  • Metal shop
  • Wood shop
  • Ceramics studio
  • 3D Multimedia studio
  • Portable foundry
  • Industrial sewing facility
  • Manuel Izquierdo Gallery
  • Semi-private student studios in the 3D building

Sculpture Faculty

Nan Curtis
Assistant Professor in Foundation and Sculpture
MFA 1991 University of Cincinnati (Sculpture)
BFA 1988 The College of Wooster (Sculpture)
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Daniel Duford
Instructor in Intermedia, Sculpture
BFA 1996 University of New Mexico (Studio Art)
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David Eckard
Sculpture Chair, Instructor Intermedia and Sculpture, On leave SP08
BFA 1988 School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Sculpture)
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http://www.davideckard.com/ →

Chris Gander
Assistant Professor in Sculpture
BFA 1986 PNCA (Sculpture)
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* Frank Irby
Associate Professor in Foundation, Sculpture
MFA 1980 Alfred University (Ceramics)
BFA 1978 Memphis State University (Ceramics)
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* Bill Moore
Professor in BFA Foundation, Sculpture; MFA Mentor
MFA 1971 University of Michigan
BS 1967 University of Michigan
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* Lennie Pitkin
Painting Department Chair, Professor in Intermedia, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Director of Study Abroad
BFA 1971 Pacific Northwest College of Art (Painting)
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* = full time

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Artwork

View a gallery of student artwork in our Portfolio

View a gallery of faculty artwork in our Portfolio

Course Descriptions

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