Year 8 Sculpture
Subject Length: 1 semester
Subject Fee: $30 (Cost subject to change)
Within the subject area of Sculpture, students will develop hand-building techniques by working with the medium of clay and various other sculptural materials. Mod rock, plaster, paper clay and modelling wire are just some of the materials that students will have the opportunity to experiment with.
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 will develop their knowledge of clay by applying the basic techniques of pinching, coiling and wedging to the medium
An awareness of bisque and glaze firing will be learned before firing in the kiln
Various glazes are able to be applied to the clay for the benefit of aesthetics and functionality
Application of the design process will apply for the development of Art language and analysis to be developed, by studying various Sculptor’s artwork
Students will develop the knowledge in displaying finished sculptures within an exhibition space
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
Additional Information
Future Pathways: Completion of year 10 Arts will allow students to proceed to VCE Art Subject Unit 1-4 and related VET applied certificate. Arts study is beneficial for entering many careers such as Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Music Industry, Logo Design, Artist, Teacher etc.