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Students will be introduced to developing technical competence in, and broad operational of, theoretical knowledge within the specialised studio discipline. Projects relating to the conventions and techniques of Sculpture practice, participation in group meetings, critiques, reading groups and critical reflections, documentation of all work.
Students will learn:A broad understanding of the methodologies and technologies that define the medium of sculpture.A broad understanding of the importance of in-depth study towards developing a critically engaged practice.How to interpret primary information for the purposes of completing project-based work and critical reflection assignments.How to develop practice-based projects within the context of a defined brief.The ability to define a field of inquiry in relation to a brief including process, development and resolution. Interpretation of the brief can be inventive and open ended.A basic understanding of precedents - both historical and contemporary - for artists operating within the field of sculpture.An understanding of selected materials, processes and techniques and how these inform the making of sculpture.An understanding of the role of drawing in conceptualising and developing a sculptural work.
FINA103, orby permission of the Head of the School of Fine Arts on the basis of at least 120 points from another degree, a collection of works and an interview (application information may be obtained from the Head of School). Entry to this course is limited.
Louise Palmer
Domestic fee $2,551.00
International fee $11,325.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
Maximum enrolment is 12
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