Figure Sculpture

In this course students will be introduced to sculpture concepts and processes using the figure as the central subject matter. Students will learn to translate perceived form into sculptural form through modeling directly in clay alongside class assignments which will introduce a variety of materials including: clay, wood, metal, plaster, textiles and found objects. Importance is placed on the fundamental sculptural principles of proportion, volume, and gesture. We will look at a variety of artists who use the figure in their work and explore the relationship between the physical and psychological aspects of the human form and its presentation in contemporary art. Sculpture will be explored through a combination of lectures/presentations, group discussion, critique, hands-on studio work and short writing assignments.