Life figurative sculpture in clay
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This will be an introduction and investigation into the structure and musculature of the human figure using the life model as reference. You will use all this information to create your own sculpture in clay using sculptural modelling techniques. Your clay sculpture will be fired after the course has finished, the department will advise dates for collection.
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About this course
• Have an understanding of major bones in the skeleton
• Have a basic understanding of muscle groups in the human form
• Make preparatory observational drawings ready for sculpture
• Demonstrate improved clay modelling skills towards finished sculpture
• Work independently & make aesthetic judgements to develop a self-expressed finished artwork
• Work safely with the materials, equipment and procedures of the subject.
All basic materials are provided. No extra costs.
You should bring a sketchbook/notebook, pencil and camera.
Stout shoes must be worn in the Sculpture studio..
If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount
There will be group demonstrations and plenty of 1:1 help. There will be the opportunity for small group evaluations and discussion.
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Subjects
- Sculpture
Course programme
• Basic anatomy of the human form
• How to make observational working drawings of the life-model
• Introduction to clay modelling expressing the human form
• How to make an analytical evaluation of your own artwork supported by friendly and supportive feed back
• A brief introduction to the work of contemporary and historical figurative sculptors
• An introduction to the safe use of equipment, materials and procedures and practice in the sculpture studio.
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Life figurative sculpture in clay
