702-434 Sculpture Workshop

Formerly available as 702-313 Sculpture Workshop. Students who have completed 702-313 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Available for BArch and BArch/BPC students only. Enrolments in the subject are limited. Please refer to the section on Quota subjects for details about the selection process into this subject.

This workshop provides a hands-on exploration of the techniques and processes involved in the creation and siting of a sculptural work of art: modelling with clay and plaster, bronze casting, welding etc. There will be a charge made for the materials used in this subject.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Understand the practical processes involved in creating a sculpture.

• Develop criteria for siting a sculpture in the public domain.

• Analyze some of the layers of meaning that public works of art communicate.

On completion of the subject students should have developed skills in research, critical analysis and some experience with group work.

Sculptural project work equivalent to 4000 words (80%) and a written report not exceeding 1000 words (20%).