ARTS 1138 Introduction to 3D: Sculpture
An introduction to sculpture and 3 dimensional thinking, this course we will use a variety of materials including paper, wood, organic material, found objects, and light to explore concepts around materiality, nature, play, objecthood, and what it means to be a human in space. Students will be introduced to a variety of skills such as woodworking, 3-D printing, and model making. Through critiques, weekly discussions, reading assignments and field trips, students will develop an appreciation of themselves as people who think through making and the role of sculpture and 3-D thinking in society. Highly recommended for students pursuing the Architectural Studies concentration.
Course overview
- Department
- Studio Art
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Arts
Requirements fulfilled
- Studio Art: Two introductory courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Studio Art with Architectural Studies: Two introductory courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Studio Art: ONE of the following introductory courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.84 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.89 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Catherine Della Lucia | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 15 |
| Fall 2025 | Catherine Della Lucia | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | — | 4 of 6 |
| Spring 2025 | Catherine Della Lucia | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | — | 11 of 12 |
| Fall 2024 | Catherine Della Lucia | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 6 |
| Spring 2024 | Catherine Della Lucia | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 17 |