Course Contents

• Introduction to Sculpture and its types through Slide presentation • Study of sphere in clay and Introduction to element of design in Sculpture. Understanding of ‘Clay Preparation’ (Type of Clay, Handling and methodology) • Study of Egg form • Detailed Study and sketches of Bird form and composition in round Sculpture • Study of Bird form in Clay • Study of Basic Form/Volumes (Sphere, Cube, pyramid, cylinder in Clay) • Study of Principal of Design in Sculpture and Basic Form/Volumes (Sphere, Cube, pyramid, cylinder in Clay) • Study of nature in Sculpture relief (size 8 x 8 slab) • Detail Study and sketches of fruits and composition (still life) • Study of Animal from in Clay • Study of Texture and Slabs method technique in Clay. • Study of Casting and molding in Plaster of Paris • Study of Casting and molding in Plaster of Paris and bandage. • Study of Relief Sculpture in Clay and understanding of different types of relief • Study of bird / animal / insect from in paper. • Study of Sculpture in relief (low, high) • Study of carving\subtracting method (clay, plaster of Paris) • Study of armature design • Plaster of Paris carving / Relief sculpture

Course Synopsis

This course introduces students to various materials for building 3D forms both in round and in relief. Students learn fundamental methods of • Clay Preparation • Carving • Modelling • Mold Making • Basic Volumes • Slab Method & Texture • Cast & Mold process (Plaster & Fiber Glass)

Course Learning Outcomes

This course explores nature of three-dimensional form, as well as an introduction to sculptural materials and skills. Students learn to manipulate clay into 3D forms for which they have to make preliminary sketches and drawing.