General Sculpture - Metal Work Focussed (23/24)
Course Overview
This course provides an opportunity to explore using metal for sculptural practice. With guidance from your tutor you will be introduced to the various ways metals can be used for sculptural practice. This may include but will not be limited to: bending cutting and shaping metals, welding and riveting, adding texture and colour to metals.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a small project to be realised by the end of the course. Some research, planning and maquette making in other materials may also be included as part of the process.
Topics may be determined by your ideas and areas of interest or may be suggested by your tutor.
The work you produce could also be purely exploratory, figurative or abstract.
This course is aimed at but not exclusively little or no experience of working in metal and anyone wanting to explore new sculptural processes.
Please wear safety shoes and aprons or old clothes.
There will be a lot of background noise in this busy studio.
What topics are covered?
Topics are determined by your ideas and areas of interest as well as choice of material, these include: modelling and casting, using clay and plaster; construction with metals and wood. You may chose to work figuratively or with abstract concepts.
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Course Details
Course Type: Love2Learn
Frequently asked questions
This course provides an opportunity to explore using metal for sculptural practice. With guidance from your tutor you will be introduced to the various ways metals can be used for sculptural practice. This may include but will not be limited to: bending cutting and shaping metals, welding and riveting, adding texture and colour to metals.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a small project to be realised by the end of the course. Some research, planning and maquette making in other materials may also be included as part of the process.
Topics may be determined by your ideas and areas of interest or may be suggested by your tutor.
The work you produce could also be purely exploratory, figurative or abstract.
This course is aimed at but not exclusively little or no experience of working in metal and anyone wanting to explore new sculptural processes.
Please wear safety shoes and aprons or old clothes.
There will be a lot of background noise in this busy studio.
This course is for those with some experience of the sculptural process and understanding of the formal elements. You need to be willing to learn new processes and challenge your ideas. Not suitable for beginners.
Through the use of materials and in discussion with your tutor and technician. You will be expected to develop a personal theme for your work based on sculptural concepts.
If you wish to use specialist plaster you will need to buy this.
Please wear safety shoes and aprons
There is a lot of background noise in this busy studio.