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Chamberlin, Scott

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Research

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  • Professor Chamberlin's studio practice includes drawing, sculpture, design and implementation of a Public Project, a large sculptural garden, large topiary practice in the north of Portugal, and ongoing research in plant sculpture. Chamberlin is currently working on a body of sculptures and drawings to be shown at Robischon Gallery. Date to be decided this year.

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  • studio practice including sculpture, drawing, design of large sculptural garden, ongoing topiary garden research and practice

Teaching

courses taught

  • ARTS 2085 - Ceramics 2: Handbuilding
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Introduces techniques of hand-built clay forms as they relate to functional and sculptural projects. Various conceptual themes, as well as construction, glazing and firing methods are explored. Emphasizes ceramic art making within the broader context of historical ceramic traditions and contemporary art practices. May not be repeated. Priority registration will be given to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors and minors. Recommended prerequisites: ARTS 1010, ARTS 1020, ARTH 1500, and ARTH 1600.
  • ARTS 2095 - Ceramics 2: Wheelthrowing
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2023
    Introduces techniques of wheel-thrown forms as they relate to functional and nonfunctional vessel making. Various conceptual themes, as well as construction, glazing and firing methods are explored. Emphasizes ceramic art making within the broader context of historical ceramic traditions and contemporary art practices. May not be repeated. Priority registration will be given to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors and minors. Recommended prerequisites: ARTS 1010, ARTS 1020, ARTH 1500, and ARTH 1600.
  • ARTS 3085 - Ceramics 3
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
    Further exploration of techniques approached in ARTS 2085 and ARTS 2095. Students are encouraged to develop personal concentration in relation to ceramic medium. More advanced technical concepts are introduced such as slip-casting, mold making and glaze palette development. Research, reading and writing addressing contemporary ceramic art is required.
  • ARTS 4085 - Ceramics 4
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Develop a personal creative practice through self-generated, independent projects. The focus is on developing an individual studio discipline through experimentation, research, reading and writing and examining the work in individual critiques. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
  • ARTS 4717 - Studio Critique
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2024
    Consists of consultations with faculty on individual studio problems and projects. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department consent required.
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