Sculpture and Expanded Media
The study of sculpture covers several forms of media: wood, metals, fibers, ceramics and mixed media. Courses cover fundamental techniques and hands-on experience conceptualizing creative forms. Classes are repeatable so that students can gain more hands-on skill and understanding in their chosen discipline.
Courses
Check the course catalog for descriptions and prerequisites.
- Art 331: Sculpture - Wood
- Art 332: Sculpture - Metals
- Art 334: Installation Art
- Art 335: Intermedia, Mixed Media, Time-Based Art and Installation
- Art 431: Advanced Sculpture
Art Studio Areas of Study
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![Various table, bench and tent-like structures in a gallery, built with wood](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/2021-07/IMG_6947-1536x1152.jpeg)
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![A person looks over a table at chin height that is full of broken dishes. An abstract painting hangs on the wall behind the table.](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/2021-07/02_Kartes_TheDiningRoom2-1024x542.jpg)
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![Selfie of a person wearing a welding helmet in an industrial setting](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/2021-07/F17CB5E4-3895-445D-B604-94496957FCFD_1_105_c.jpeg)
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![Large shaped pillows attached to a metal ring, reminiscent of keys on a key ring, leaning against a bike rack.](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/2021-07/IMG_2849-e1613150665237-768x1024.jpeg)
![tattered white sheets of some lightweight material hang in the corner of a room like worn-out sails, connected by cardboard strips](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/IMG_9820.jpg?itok=SaE12YPf)
![blue and yellow chains made from yarn hang from points on the ceiling and walls in the corner of a room, forming something like a loose net](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/IMG_20210112_170409756-1024x979.jpg?itok=3tRyAWrN)
![plain wooden knitting needles with two stained in a tie-die pattern](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/IMG_2236-1024x768.jpeg?itok=vhVPY70c)
![knitted strands and pompoms hang in a corner of the wall like a cartoon tree](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/IMG_2557-1024x865.jpg?itok=2z-rkqAb)
![various knitted pieces combined together in an abstract shape. Loose pieces of fabric tie buttons, beach glass and driftwood into the shape](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/IMG_2486-e1613152242869-768x1024.jpeg?itok=YY69v8Ap)
![driftwood hangs from the ceiling. Strings, shredded fabric, knitted strands and shapes hang from the driftwood pieces.](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/image3-768x1024.jpeg?itok=Cn4V4XBn)
![paper dodecahedrons connected with dowels, decorated with fern leaves](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/IMG_2648-1-e1613153295126-768x1024.jpeg?itok=B8ox_ceJ)
![dodecahedrons formed from cardboard and CDs, connected to form a tipped L shape. Each polygonal surface is edged with moss](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/IMG_2118-1024x768.jpeg?itok=XXN-tL5y)
![A person sits with crossed legs and hands on a log, wearing a sculpted helmet in the shape of a fantasy creature's head with hairy tentacles](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/1.jpeg?itok=1ljtIe6Q)
![Two images of people posing with full head masks depicting fantastical creature heads. One is tall and narrow, the other looks like a blue, maned buffalo head](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/ART230.001.jpeg?itok=gAidWRIm)
![A crowd of people gathered on and around an outdoor staircase, all wearing various animal themed full head masks](/sites/cfpa.wwu.edu/files/styles/image_block_large/public/2021-07/cardboard_now-copy.001-2-1024x768.jpeg?itok=5GK_cgAL)