Sculpture is a half year course taken in either the fall of spring semester and is offered to any 8th grade student. In this course, students will be engaged in various sculpture projects using a variety of materials and techniques. Students will be introduced to techniques such as modeling, paper manipulation and construction techniques using, plaster, wire, found objects,  fabric, paper mache and cardboard. Students will explore three dimensional design while developing an appreciation for both functional and sculptural form.

Students will learn to use the art elements and apply art principles to all of their work. They will gain knowledge of a variety of art movements as well as historical use of sculpture as an art form. 

 

The sculpture room is a comfortable, safe environment where students are encouraged to use their imagination and discovery their own individuality and creativity! 

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Please feel free to reach me with any questions, concerns or comments!

Lvonbergen@peekskillschools.org

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Click the Sculpture Syllabus link below to view the layout of the course as well as how you are graded

Syllabus

Grading - What I look for

 

 

 

 

Throughout our sculpture course we will explore a variety of materials, often utilizing recycled material.