Moulding and Sculpting 6

Subject guarantor:

Robert SMOLÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jitka MALOVANÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

To familiarise students with the principles of three-dimensional creation. The ability to express themselves artistically in these forms. Attempts at artistic creation. Reflections on experience gained and its application to certain disciplines of set design work (the puppet, dramatic object etc.).

Mode of study:

Classic instruction in modelling and sculpture corrected by the study instructor.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

1. Elementary capacity for three-dimensional perception.

2. General creative ability.

3. Physical fitness and capacity for hard work.

Recommended optional programme components:

Course contents:

Curriculum:

1. Realistic portrait.

2. Figurative study.

3. Craftsmanship work connected with sculptural creation.

4. Figurative or non-figurative compositions.

5. Attempt at personal work in the plastic arts.

Syllabus:

Sources of sculptural work in general. Realistic portrait and figurative study. Work in material / stone / wood. Modern sculptural directions, ability to gain inspiration from them for set design work.

Recommended or required reading:

1. Literature on the history of sculpture.

2. Monographs on artists.

3. Catalogues of contemporary exhibitions.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Possible outside location instruction, land-art, etc.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on fulfillment of the semester assignment. The artistic level of all submitted assignments and participation in exercises corrections in the studio is evaluated

Course web page:

Note:

This course is taught over 6 semesters and observes individual skills from previous study.

Instruction schedule see: www DAMU / katedra ALD / Rozvrhy hodin

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Scénografie alternativního a loutkového divadla (Bc.) (compulsory subject)