My day was made today when John Adams and Ricki Dwyer said to me that their sculpture was created in the spirit of Sankofa an Akan word meaning "Go back and fetch it". It embodies the need to understand your past so that you are prepared to step into the future. Made my quarter.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Week 10: Work In Progress
A collaborative Sculpture by John Adams (Industrial Design) an Ricki Dwyer (Fibers). This work combines digital fabrication and basket weaving techniques.These photos depict the work in progress which will be complete for finals in two days. This is an excellent example of both the collaborative and high-tech high touch ethos of the sculpture minor program.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Alli Hall: From Binary to Bronze
Alli Hall continued her exploration of Digital Applications in Sculpture that she began during the summer of 2009. This fall she made a mold of her FDM model that was created during the summer quarter. Once completed, she created a wax positive that was sprued and gated for ceramic shell bronze castings. She had the pleasure of pouring the piece herself on October 23, at SCAD Atlanta. Here you can see her cutting away the sprues on her sculpture. Alli gets kudos for being the first SCAD student to cast bronze from an FDM model as a sculptural application.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Summer 2009: SCAD Sculpture Minor @ Gulfstream
The Gulfstream Center for Design exudes quality and excellence in every aspect of its operation. It is a state of the art facility where students can reach their artistict potential by exploring both traditional sculptural practices and applying the latest tools for digital fabrication to their unique creative visions in a safe environment supported by a “can-do” student centered support staff.
The courses offered through this collaboration enhances student learning on the Savannah campus by providing elective courses that compliment their major area of study. Sculpture Majors from Atlanta get an opportunity to experience the Savannah Campus while completing their major course of study
By promoting a cooperative team spirit the School of Fine arts and the School of Design demonstrate how we can create innovative learning opportunities that will prepare SCAD students for their future careers.
SCPT 275: Direct Metal Sculpture
The class that started it all. In the first course taught at the Gulfstream Center for Design students explored the history and application of direct metal sculpture techniques. Working in a state of the art facility students explored basic welding and metal forming techniques.
During the course of the quarter students created sculptures using linear, planar and volumetric forms. Emphasis was placed on the proper and safe use of equipment associated with creating welded sculpture
Many students used digital fabrication techniques to design and create their welded sculptures. The Diverse student body from Industrial Design, Architecture and Sculpture created dynamic interactions rooted in collaboration on both individual and group projects.
SCPT 212: Introduction to Forging
This summer marked the first time that a class in metal forging was offered on the Savannah campus. Taught by Aaron Heisler, (Professor of Furniture) students were introduced to the role that forging metal has played in the practice of sculpture throughout time.
Students in this class learned the basic skills needed to successfully manipulate metal through the forging process. Professor Heisler’s expertise in this discipline provided students with an understanding and application of safe tool use
Using the city of Savannah as a learning laboratory Professor Heisler introduced them to both the Historical and contemporary contexts of forging.
A diverse group of students from Architecture, Industrial Design and Metals and Jewelry came together for this course. The class was a grand success.
SCPT 250/450:
Digital Applications in Sculpture/Computer Modeling for Sculpture Projects
For the Second Summer, students explored the relationship between digital tools and sculptural practice in this studio course. Using 2-D vector based programs, image processing software and 3-D modeling programs, students learned how to use the computer as a design tool for sculpture and to prepare files for various CNC outputs at the Gulfstream Center for Design.
During the course of the quarter students prepared files for the CNC mill, Fused Deposition Modeler and the Laser Cutter.
The course was composed of a diverse student body that included students from Metals and Jewelry, Industrial Design, Painting, Fashion and Sculpture Majors from the SCAD Atlanta campus.
Over the course of the quarter students were able to explore and apply digital fabrication as a means and not an end in sculpture.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
SCPT 110 Spring 2009: Final Critique
SCPT 499: Fully Furnished
The highlight of the course was an exhibit entitled "Fully Furnished". In the exhibit students in SCPT 499 and the SCAD Sculpture Forum collaborated on an installation of sculptural works of art in a home located in the historic district of Savannah.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
SCPT 110 Spring 2009: Critique I
SCPT 115: Spring Bronze Pour
Students prepare to pour the molten bronze into their shells
Atlanta Students Pour A Project Using Nautical Bronze
SCAD Savannah Students Pour Their Bronze Projects
Visiting Artist Marc Moulton
On Thursday April 23, 2009 Georgia Southern Sculpture Professor Marc Moulton visited the Savannah College of Art and Design Sculpture Department at Boundary Hall. During His visit Professor Moulton presented his work and shared his experience as a public artist.
During His Visit Professor Moulton provided of critique of sculpture maquettes for Professor Scott SCPT 110: Beginning Sculptural Practices class. During the critique professor Moulton provided valuable insights and direct interaction with the beginning sculpture students.
Sculpture Students relax in the Boundary Hall Sculpture Garden during the Grill and Chill
Grill and Chill 2.0: Continuing a Boundary Tradition Started During the winter quarter 2009, Students were able to interacted with artist Marc Moulton on the sculpture patio outside of the woodshop in a Grill and Chill after the artist's slide lecture at Boundary Hall. During this time students and faculty were able to socialize with the artist and each other in an informal manner.