Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Sculpture Techniques Overview of the course, safety guidelines, and setting up your studio
Module #2 Stone Sculpture Fundamentals Review Review of stone carving basics, including tool selection, material properties, and safety protocols
Module #3 Advanced Stone Carving Techniques In-depth exploration of advanced stone carving techniques, including chip carving, relief carving, and three-dimensional carving
Module #4 Stone Surface Treatment and Finishing Techniques for achieving various surface textures and finishes, including polishing, patination, and waxing
Module #5 Metal Sculpture Fundamentals Review Review of metal sculpture basics, including metal properties, tool selection, and safety protocols
Module #6 Advanced Metalworking Techniques In-depth exploration of advanced metalworking techniques, including welding, casting, and forging
Module #7 Metal Surface Treatment and Finishing Techniques for achieving various surface textures and finishes, including patination, anodizing, and powder coating
Module #8 Combining Stone and Metal Techniques for combining stone and metal in a single piece, including adhesives, fasteners, and mechanical connections
Module #9 Design Principles for Advanced Sculpture Exploration of design principles applicable to advanced sculpture, including balance, proportion, and negative space
Module #10 Sculptural Form and Structure Analyzing and creating complex sculptural forms, including abstract and figurative forms
Module #11 Texture and Pattern in Sculpture Techniques for creating texture and pattern in sculpture, including carving, modeling, and casting
Module #12 Color and Patination in Sculpture Techniques for achieving color and patination effects in sculpture, including chemical patination and heat treatment
Module #13 Sculpture and the Environment Exploration of site-specific sculpture, outdoor sculpture, and environmental sculpture
Module #14 Collaborative Sculpture and Artist Teams Best practices for collaborating with other artists, fabricators, and engineers on complex sculpture projects
Module #15 Sculpture and Technology Introduction to using technology in sculpture, including 3D modeling, CNC machining, and rapid prototyping
Module #16 Advanced Sculpture Materials and Processes Exploration of advanced materials and processes, including composites, ceramics, and glass
Module #17 Sculpture Exhibition and Installation Best practices for exhibiting and installing sculpture, including lighting, mounting, and security considerations
Module #18 Sculpture Marketing and Sales Strategies for marketing and selling sculpture, including online platforms, galleries, and commissions
Module #19 Sculpture and Storytelling Exploration of the narrative potential of sculpture, including symbolic meaning and artist statement
Module #20 Sculpture and the Human Form Exploration of the human figure in sculpture, including anatomy, proportion, and expression
Module #21 Sculpture and Abstract Expression Exploration of abstract expression in sculpture, including gesture, movement, and emotional expression
Module #22 Sculpture and Kinetic Art Introduction to creating kinetic sculptures, including movement, balance, and engineering considerations
Module #23 Sculpture and Light Exploration of light as a material in sculpture, including LED, neon, and fiber optics
Module #24 Sculpture and Sound Introduction to creating sound-emitting sculptures, including acoustic principles and sound design
Module #25 Sculpture and Interactivity Exploration of interactive sculpture, including sensors, motors, and programming
Module #26 Sculpture and Virtual Reality Introduction to creating virtual reality experiences for sculpture, including VR software and hardware considerations
Module #27 Sculpture and 3D Printing Introduction to using 3D printing in sculpture, including software, materials, and post-processing techniques
Module #28 Sculpture and Sustainability Exploration of sustainable practices in sculpture, including eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency, and waste reduction
Module #29 Sculpture and Community Engagement Strategies for engaging communities through public sculpture, including participatory art and community-based projects
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Techniques in Stone and Metal Sculpture career
