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Sculpture Major

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It's not about a singular mastery of material but rather the development of a dynamic sculptural language that can give a personal, powerful voice to their concepts.
— David Eckard, 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)

Daniel Duford
Instructor in Advanced Studios, Illustration, Intermedia, Sculpture
BFA 1996 University of New Mexico (Studio Art)


http://www.danielduford.com →

David Eckard
Associate Professor Intermedia and Sculpture,
BFA 1988 School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Sculpture)


http://www.davideckard.com/ →

Chris Gander
Assistant Professor in Sculpture
BFA 1986 PNCA (Sculpture)

* Frank Irby
Sculpture Department Chair
Associate Professor in Foundation, Sculpture
MFA 1980 Alfred University (Ceramics)
BFA 1978 Memphis State University (Ceramics)


Read more about Frank Irby →

* Bill Moore
Professor in Foundation, Sculpture
MFA 1971 University of Michigan
BS 1967 University of Michigan

* Lennie Pitkin
Painting Department Chair
Director of Study Abroad
Professor in Advanced Studios
BFA 1971 Pacific Northwest College of Art (Painting)

* = full time

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