3D Design: Sculpture

Understanding Sculpture

Gain thorough knowledge of different sculpture styles such as Classical, Modern, Abstract, etc.
Understand the transition of sculptural practices from Primitive Art to Post-Modern Art.
Analyse distinctive styles of various sculptors like Michelangelo, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and others.
Learn how different elements like form, texture, volume, and balance function in the realm of sculpture.

Aspects of Sculptural Design

Gain insight into how a sculpture is created from the initial thought to its final form.
Familiarise with the use of sketches or small-scale models popularly known as maquettes for designing sculptures.
Comprehend the role of different materials like clay, wood, bronze, and others in creating varied forms of sculptures.
Appreciate the significance of proportions and balance in sculptures and their impact on human perception.
Understand the importance of sustainability in sculptural practices via recycling materials, sustainable sourcing etc.

Practical Application

Enhance the ability to sketch or create maquettes for representing initial ideas or concepts of sculptures.
Be able to create own sculptures by exploring different materials, tools, and techniques.
Learn how to mould clay, cast bronze, carve wood, or assemble found objects to create unique forms.
Understand how to translate a concept or idea into a three-dimensional form that communicates effectively with the viewer.

Evaluation and Analysis

Learn to critically analyse existing sculptures based on their style, material, form, balance, and theme.
Develop the ability to articulate and present design decisions effectively.
Evaluate how sculptures can affect the user or viewer’s interaction with space.
Understand how sculptures reflect and impact the culture, surroundings, and society they inhabit.

Technology and Technique in Sculpture

Familiarise with the role of modern techniques like casting, welding, carving, and assemblage in contemporary sculpture.
Understand the importance of technology in sculpture, for instance, digital sculpting and 3D printing.
Gain insight into how these technologies have expanded the possibilities in the realm of sculpture.
Study how evolving technologies enable artists to explore complex forms and themes.