Syllabus
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Course Code: MFA-S -103 Course Name: Option II- Figurative Sculpture |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | (ii) Figurative Sculpture, (a) Monumental Sculpture, or (b) Functional Sculpture, or(c) Mural Medium: Clay, plaster, Wood, Stone, Metal, Terra cotta, etc Minimum Size: 36” x 36”x 36” FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE *Student interested in figures may work with figurative forms; these forms may realistic semi-realistic, idealistic, naturalistic, stylized etc. *Student must be focused to his/her concept/theme/subject and style also. * Student is free to choose any of the materials available to him/her suitable to his design. PORTRAITURE- Study from heads of different age groups showing characteristics, vitality, resemblance etc. Study of contemporary masters of portraiture like Rodin, Despiau, Marino Marini, Epstein, Ramkinkar Baij, Sarbari Roy Choudhari. Treatment of a head bust with drapery suitable for bronze and stone one each. Develop the skill of handling and treating clay in various ways suitable to portraiture. Develop the knowledge and practice of casting, coloring, patina (for Metal Sculpture) and carving. MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE- Proper understanding of monumental and environmental sculpture Proper study of landscape and cityscape Exercises of making small size designs, maquettes containing monumental quality. Understanding of the materials suitable for this subject. Acquiring proper technical and theoretical knowledge and skill to handle the material exestuation, enlargement of design etc. FUNCTIONAL SCULPTURE- This subject covers a large and widespread area of designing related to our day to day life. Designing related to beautification of interior/exterior of a house or building, household appliances, furniture’s etc. Designing related to specific site, location and our surrounding/ environment development. Designing related to parks, gardens, railway station and other public places like school, college, universities etc. Designing of a functional sculpture means designing sculpture which is useful, serviceable, Convenient, comfortable and economical. Functional sculpture should contain functionalism, it means function should determine design but design must be practical, attractive, innovative and eco-friendly. The selection of material must be suitable to the design, function and environment and should be enough supportive to each other also. |
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