Course Information
Line Number 2232110
Course Name DV211 - Model Making
Course Description
Sculpture is the branch of the visual arts that operates in three dimensions, and one of the important arts. Durable sculptural processes originally used carving (the removal of material) and modeling (the addition of material, as clay), in stone, metal, ceramics, clay and other materials. The courses enable students to learn hands-on skills of carving and modeling in sculpture. Various construction methods and fabrication processes like wire armature construction and model making techniques are essential components in this course. Students will acquire basic sculptural visual language of form and space through these practices. They will have the opportunity to learn the basic sculpting techniques and processes through a series of lectures, demonstrations and studio practices. Class critiques and discussions will be conducted after every class exercise to help clarify, develop and expand on the skills and knowledge acquired. Student will learn the basics of clay sculpture and molding for human body and stylized character (cartoon character), that demonstrate the role of model making in the animation and multimedia industry. Work with clay and develop your artistic sense of sight and touch. Explore the hand modeling process for 3-D shapes, project ideas, and the human figure from live models. Improve your skills by learning about overall proportions, relationship between forms, and detailing in clay.