Studio (390-0-6)

Topic

The Useful / Useless Object

Instructors

Inigo Manglano-Ovalle

Meeting Info

Kresge 1425 Sculpture Room: Mon, Wed 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

This is an intensive hands-on sculpture class through which we will progress from universal/prototypical designs to the personal/idiosyncratic solutions of object making. This course explores that tenuous space between the art object and everyday object. Beginning with a group project of had made tools for wood working, followed by fabrication of staked wooden stools, and culminating in individually designed objects this class will use the wood shop to explore notions of functionality and utility in contemporary art practice. Readings on work ethic, utilitarian art, the gift economy and critical craft will populate the class as we endeavor to make both the useful and the useless.

Prerequisites: ATP major or minor, or ART 240-0 Introduction to Sculpture, or permission of the instructor. Open to undergraduate students only.

Class Materials (Required)

Course costs approximately $100.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Department Majors/Minors Only