Code: ART003
Title: The Third Dimension: Working With Sculpture
Pre-requisites: Either ART001 or ART002
Coordinator: Ms Sue Lonsdale

Sculpture enjoys a broad history with a varied role in our lives.  From practical vessels to social commentary, sculpture has always had a significant place in our society.  This unit explores the world of sculpture and the way both we impact on it and, in turn, how sculpture impacts on us.

A number of aspects of art will be explored in this unit as students move from two dimensional representations to three dimensional sculptures.  Students will develop their understanding of the aesthetic by experimenting with traditional Japanese pot making and the related ceremonies and working through to the Pop Art era with soft sculpture and the work of Claes Oldenburg.

Topics

• Manipulate the elements of design in a 3D context
• Understand the changing role of sculpture in our society
• Develop an understanding of the cultural significance of sculpture in our history
• Explore a range of techniques specific to sculpture (eg. kiln firing and glazing)
• Research prominent artists who work with three dimensional artworks
• Apply techniques to two sculptures

Assessment

Students will complete four major pieces of assessment:

• A set of Japanese inspired pots (Due end of Term 3)
• Soft sculpture (Due end Term 4)
• A creative power point presentation on an individually devised ceremony using sculpture (Due end of Term 3)
• A developmental design folio (Compiled throughout the course due end of Term 4)

At completion students should know

• History of sculpture focusing on Japanese pottery
• How sculpture is used for social commentary and the rise of Pop Art
• Firing temperatures
• The classifications for pottery at various stages of completion
• Glazing theory
• The mechanics of Power Point

At completion students should be able to

• Speak confidently about the development of sculpture
• Plan and make basic ceramics
• Glaze pots with confidence and with consideration of the elements of design
• Design and construct a soft sculpture
• Critically and creatively design a power point presentation
• Apply public speaking skills
• Use a digital camera and scanner
• Keep a consistent record of experimenal work

Literacy elements

• Use of ICT's in research and class work
• Development of subject specific vocabulary
• Use of templates and charts
• Use of a range of visual and auditory learning sources
• Modified curriculum for students in need of extension or special consideration

Integrated technology

• Internet research
• Word processing
• Powerpoint presentation
• DVD
• Digital camera and scanner

Assignment guidelines

Please refer to the Assignment Guidelines on how to set out bibliographies and references.  

Resources

• 1 x A4 Visual Diary
• 2 x 2B pencils
• 1 x eraser and sharpener
• 1 x size 4 round paint brush

Related Links

• Wwikipedia - Japanese_Pottery
• Japanese Ceramics Gallery