3D Studio Art

Course Offerings

ART 103 Sculpture I

Simple sculpture construction with a major emphasis in design, contour and mass. The materials to be incorporated into visual ideas are plastic, wood, metal, clay and found objects.

ART 104 Sculpture II

Continuation of 103 Sculpture I with greater emphasis upon complex sculptural forms, such as contour and mass. Also you will work with different materials such as wood and bronze.

ART 105 Ceramics I

Studio work in the exploration of the uses of clay in pottery making. Techniques used in forming, decoration, glazing and firing of ceramics.

ART 106 Ceramics II

A continuation of Ceramics I with a more indepth study of the uses of clay as an art form by producing pottery or ceramic sculpture. Illustration of techniques used in forming, decorating, glazing and firing of ceramics.

ART 110 Design II

Emphasis is on the structure of three-dimensional form and space. An introduction of basic three-dimensional design processes and how these relate to artist's concepts. Three-dimensional design ideas will be formulated and visualized through practice and utilization of various media and techniques. Slide presentations, lecture demonstrations, discussions and critiques are included. A continuation of basic design elements and principles, as they apply to three-dimensional form is stressed.

ART 111 Jewelry I

Varied use of materials in making of jewelry; casting, building and soldering. Emphasis on design. Laboratory fee does not include cost of metal.

ART 112 Jewelry II

Continuation of 111 Jewelry I with greater exploration of conceptual and technical problems.

ART 216 Glass Fusing I

Studio work in the exploration of 3-dimensional art forms through kiln formed glass. Techniques can vary depending upon the individuals interests. This course will explore the processes of fused glass or kiln worked glass. Working with the processes, slumping, fusing, casting, sand blasting and lampworking.

ART 217 Glass Fusing II

A continuation of studio work in the exploration of 3-dimenstioal Art forms though Kiln Formed Glass. Techniques can vary depending upon the individuals interests. this course will continue to explore the processes of Fused Glass or Kiln worked Glass. further exploration into the processes of slumping, fusing, casting, sand blasting and lampworking with an emphasis on conceptual ideas.

ART 299 Independent Study - 3D

This course is intended for students who have completed coursework in 3D ART and wish to pursue advanced direct work in three-dimensional art. The student is to identify a special project and request advice and direction from the art faculty. The program will be carried out under the direction of one or more faculty members who will modify the proposal in accordance with departmental requirements for the credit involved.


Welcome to 3D Studio Arts

Our expansive 3D Studio spaces include a Ceramics Studio, Sculpture Studio, Jewelry Studio, Glass Fusing Studio, and Woodshop.

We are located on the 1st Floor of Building H, in the Arts Center at Elgin Community College.

Bronze Pour @ ECC

Every semester the Sculpture class produces Bronze pieces using the Lost Wax Process. The process dates back as early as 3500 BCE . History and art of ancient civilizations are alive and well at ECC.

Meet the Professor

Daniel Josh teaches Ceramics, Jewelry, Glass, and Sculpture.

What are classes like?