Sculpture 2

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Level:
2
Credits:
60
Length:
15 months approx.
10hrs per week
Cost:
£595
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Course Overview

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This course builds on the foundations laid in Sculpture 1 and encourages you to develop more ambitious ideas. Projects are more open-ended and demanding in size and composition than at Level 1 and you have progressively more scope to choose your own projects and how to go about them. You will continue to develop drawing skills and you will be considering sculpture in relation to architecture.

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  • Carving a figure in wood
  • An abstract stone carving
  • Life drawing
  • Modelling a life figure in clay
  • Modelling a standing figure in plaster
  • Carving and construction
  • Casting in concrete.

To view a sample of this course online, click HERE or to download a PDF of the sample, click HERE.


The course aims to introduce new techniques and materials; develop increasing independence and self-reliance as a sculptor; extend awareness of the importance of drawing as an adjunct to sculpture; develop a broad appreciation of the history of sculpture, public sculpture, and the debate between figuration and abstraction.

Distance Tuition (with a webcam)

You are allocated a tutor and receive their details in your course pack. You work from the course materials and send regular assignments to your tutor. These are returned to you with comment and advice. The course fee includes tutor feedback on your set assignments, but you can purchase feedback and comment on additional pieces of work if you wish. You will need a webcam to study this course through distance tuition. See also the - 'Video Chat' information sheet.

Face to Face Tuition

You choose a tutor within travelling distance (call OCA on 0800 731 2116 to find your nearest tutor) and you meet them at mutually agreeable times and dates. You are entitled to an agreed number of hours tuition, typically five hours. Tutors work from their own studios or other suitable teaching space. You can find out where your nearest tutor is by contacting Academic Services on 0800 731 2116

Five assignments including a written critical review. Students also maintain a learning log.

For more information on assessment, click here - Assessment and how to get qualified booklet - to download the booklet PDF.

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