Course Description
Sculpting the human form based on the live model. Anatomy, composition, and sculptural techniques are emphasized as means for creative expression.
Athena Title
Portrait and Figure Sculpture
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will develop visual and sculptural techniques in modeling the human in clay or other plastic materials working directly from the nude human figure.
- Students will build an understanding of human structure and anatomy within the context of personal expression.
- Students will develop sensitivity toward the properties of the modeling medium, proportion, textural spontaneity, casting requirements, and composition.
- Students will build a rigorous self-directed studio practice.
- Students will apply a variety of tools for developing work including applications of video, photography, and drawing, as well as building an understanding of practice in the field through research in the library for reserved and other readings and research sources.
- Students will be able to engage in intense discussion at studio critiques occurring regularly throughout the semester.
Topical Outline
- Understanding the Figure: Introductory and advanced understanding of the structure of the body
- Conceptual Application: Becoming more aware of the complexity of the human form as a subject for sculpture
- Materials and Techniques: becoming familiar with various modeling material, techniques, and tools
- Visual Acuity: Developing visual acuity required to create representational portraiture and figures from the life model
