Sculpture

Sculpture

Subject Length: 1 semester

Subject Fee: $35  (Cost subject to change)

Within the subject area of Sculpture, students will explore and respond to hand-building techniques using a wide variety of mixed medium materials such as clay, mod rock, paper clay, plaster, and modelling wire.  Students will create and hand sculpt unique 3-dimensional forms, implementing various mixed medium materials.

What is studied?

Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Students in Sculpture will develop their exploration into a variety of techniques and mixed medium materials to create final sculptural outcomes

• Students will develop their knowledge of Art language and analytical skills through looking at other artists' work

• Students will investigate the design process to generate and develop final sketches and presentations

• Develop a variety of drawing skills to visualise three-dimensional sculptural layouts

• Students will use the pottery wheel to develop a higher knowledge of learning and skill set

• Students will create and present final sculptural outcomes for display and exhibition purposes

What type of work is done?

Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• A folio of ideas and final Sculptural outcomes

• Annotation of thumbnail sketches, ideas and inspiration of other artists

• Use of mixed medium materials/glazes

• Artwork analysis

• An exam

Additional information

Future Pathways: Completion of year 10 Sculpture will allow students to proceed to VCE Unit 1-4 and related VET applied certificate.