Applied Techniques in 3D Forms (9758.1)

In this introductory unit students will engage with a variety of manual sculptural processes including, modelling, casting, assemblage to create three-dimensional forms. The unit covers: materials, addition, reduction and combination, multiples, installations and spatial intervention, abstraction, genre and contexts.

Students will learn to research key information on historical and contemporary artists and their use of sculptural processes. Sculpture will be discussed and situated within contemporary culture.

The broad base of study here provides the foundation for further studies involving 3D forms and material processes. It provides the basis for the understanding of, and engagement with manual sculptural techniques and their critique.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Employ a variety of manual sculptural processes including, modelling, casting, assemblage and reduction to create three-dimensional forms;

2. Review the use of sculptural processes, media and techniques;
3. Identify key information on historical and contemporary artists and their use of sculptural processes;
4. Produce a group of resolved, three-dimensional forms that demonstrate control of a diverse range of sculptural techniques and processes; and
5. Employ written communication skills in a professional and/or academic context.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

NONE.

Equivalent units

NO.

Assumed knowledge

NONE