Introduction to Sculpture Short Course
Course description
This course offers an intensive introduction to a variety of sculptural techniques. It will not presume any previous knowledge. You will be able to realise ideas you already have or to develop new ones through handling a variety of materials. These will range from plaster to salvaged materials or found objects. The course will concentrate on finding practical skills and ways of working which will enable you to continue to work cheaply.
Students are asked to bring with them a basic set of hand tools; saw, hammer, pliers, wire cutters to cut chicken wire, scissors, etc. It is important to wear suitable clothing; overalls or old clothing are recommended. As some of the constructions you make may not be movable a photographic record will be kept and advice on how to photograph your work will be given.
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.
- Experience life on campus
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions of your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are great to compliment your cv.
Available dates
Details
Topics covered:
- Different attitudes and approaches to making sculpture.
- Studio discipline; how to use basic tools, working safely, planning and problem solving and how not to block your and your neighbour’s drains.
- Hands on sculpting techniques to make large sculptures with plaster without the need for an armature.
- Myths of sculpture, colour and subject matter.
- Photography and making images of your work and its usage.
- How should your work exist in the world.
- Permission - the nature of criticism and validation.
All set against the background of artists such as Louise Bourgeois and Rebecca Horn.
Materials
Please bring with you to the first session:
- A basic set of handtools including saw, hammer, pliers, wire cutters and scissors etc.
- Suitable clothing (this will be a messy course)
- A plaster-mixing bowl (ideally an old cheap plastic football that could be cut in half)
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