Undergraduate Course: Contemporary Sculpture (intensive) (LLLA07124)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Introducing the core concepts of 3D fine art, this course aims to develop an understanding of contemporary sculptural practices. Referencing sculptural techniques from the 1960żs to the present day, students will investigate the use of materials and examine ideas of form and space. Students will be encouraged to explore relationships between a wide range of found, recycled or other materials to conceive, create and present a range of sculptural forms. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- On completion of this course through class hours, directed and independent study, students will be able to;
RESEARCH
experiment with a range of materials and explore form and space, through demonstrations, group discussion and individually.
- PRACTICE
demonstrate an informed understanding of contemporary sculpture as a basis for creating a personal response.
- PRESENT
create a range of personal sculptural forms, with accompanying sketchbooks, photos and contextual relevance as a considered project.
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Reading List
Recommended
Books
PATRIZIO, A. 1999 Contemporary Sculpture in Scotland. Craftsman House
HOLSWORTH, H W. (Ed) 2012, Art Now Vol 3. Taschen
BANN, K. 2003, Jannis Kounellis. Reaktion Books London
HOBBS. R., 1982, Robert Smithson: a retrospective view. Ithica NY: Herbert F Johnson Museum of Art,
Web Sources
www.nationalgalleries.org
www.fruitmarket.co.uk
www.tate.org.uk
www.e-flux.com
www.frieze.com
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
ability to deploy sculpture construction techniques
working creatively in 3D
ability to demonstrate the use of composition and design in 3D
an understanding of contemporary sculpture
Ability to undertake research and reflective practice and apply these in the context of contemporary sculpture within visual culture
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Robbie Bushe
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Course secretary | Ms Sherrey Landles
Tel: (0131 6)50 3003
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