Objectives and competences

- Acquaint the student with foundations of sculptural creation and expression, - acquaint the student with basic sculpture art terminology, - acquaint the student with basic sculpting skills, - get acquainted with basic structural characteristics of the human head and body, - train the student for individual artistic work relevant to the course, - train the student for pedagogic work related to the subject of the course.

Content (Syllabus outline)

Theoretical subjects: - Foundations of sculptural creation and expression - introduction to the fundamental terminology in sculpture and ceramics, - introduction and analysis of various methods of creating and representing the human figure and its relation to a wider social context, - the relationship between figure, pedestal and space, - detailed introduction to different types of clay, their properties and expressive possibilities, - hollowing, drying and firing clay, - colouring, patinating and other techniques of decorating clay products, - pouring and casting smaller works from clay in plaster, polymers and bronze, - acquaintance with and analysis of numerous sculptural and ceramic artworks and their authors, with emphasis on modern and contemporary works. Creative exercises: - modelling, firing and colouring smaller sculptural works, - modelling a life-size human skull, - modelling, firing and colouring smaller figures, and placing them on a self-made pedestal, - final exhibition.

Learning and teaching methods

- lectures - analyses of theoretical and visual material - exhibition visits - class discussions - individual consultations and feedback sessions - creation, presentation, and defence of own artistic proposals and works of art

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

- The student acquires foundational knowledge of sculpture that relates to figurative sculpture and ceramics, - the knowledge of technological procedures required for the realisation of discussed topics, - the knowledge and understanding of significant artists and their works, which particularly relate to the subject of the course, - the ability to critically analyse and present the discussed theoretical discourses and works of art, - the ability to independently create artistic proposals and works of art that relate to the contents of the course.

Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes

Readings

Langland, T. (1999). From Clay to Bronze: A Studio Guide to Figurative Sculpture (izbrana poglavja / selected chapters). Watson-Guptill Publications. Rodin, A. (1966). Umetnost. Mladinska knjiga. Čadež Lapajne, D. (2000). Od glave do portreta (izbrana poglavja / selected chapters). Debora. Barbič, M. (2010). Rojena v ognju. Glina keramika in krasilne tehnike. Zavod RS za šolstvo. Smith, N. (2014). 500 Figures in Clay Volume 2. Lark Books. Internetni viri in arhivi / Online resources and archives. Dodatno literaturo bo nosilec določal sprotno v vsakoletnem učnem programu. / Additional literature will be chosen according to the requirements of each year's study programme.

Prerequisits

There are no specific prerequisites. Minimum 80% attendance at tutorials and successfully completed exercises during the study process, which are in accordance with the corrections provided by the professor, are obligatory for the accession to the exam.