ART 09361 - Scientific and Medical Sculpture

Credits: 3

This course is designed for students interested in learning the structure, anatomy, and features of the head and its relation to facial reconstruction. This course will strengthen the student’s understanding of the muscles in the face, bone, and landmarks of the skull. Students will also understand how these two groups contribute to each individual’s appearance. Age, race, and gender will be discussed and considered in the re-creation of the face. Demonstrations of techniques, lectures, and critiques are part of the course work. Projects will include study sheets, in-class assignments and some projects that can be completed at home. However, most assignments will be done in class. The course is needed for the instruction of advanced techniques and concepts in biomedical visualization. The course contains specific projects, which reflect the demands of industry specialization and career training expectations. Specific visualization problems in: medical sculpture, prosthetics, and forensic sculpture are required in the course.

Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD