Introduction to Sculpture
Introduction to Sculpture
Visual and Performing Arts: Visual Arts
This course introduces students to a variety of materials, methods and the techniques of sculpture. The content examines and analyzes the development of traditional and contemporary sculpture movements. Color, perception, hands-on production of forms, contemporary forms, and theory are emphasized. Course topics include 1) the elements and principles of design and their application to sculpture; 2) the generalities of organic and geometric form; 3) the concept of an architectural framework; 4) the history of sculpture in western civilization; 5) multicultural influences on contemporary concept of sculpture; 6) sculpture’s historical relationship to architecture; 7) truth to materials and artful deception; 8) the relationship of form to meaning and feeling; 9) the interaction of sight and touch; 10) how sculptors get started; 11) traditional and experimental materials and how they work; 12) sources of sculptural inspiration (historical, contemporary and personal); 12) emphasis on papier mache, plaster and clay; and 13) additive methods. Teacher-student evaluation of work is an integral part of this course
Completion of Level Year 1
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