CREATIVE COMPOSITION III(Practical)

Paper Code: 
25VAS(C)325
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to demonstrate advanced proficiency in constructing original artworks, showcasing their depth of knowledge and skill. They will employ tools and techniques creatively to express their thought processes, exploring innovative ways of artistic expression. Additionally, students will construct complete artworks featuring complex shapes and forms intricately entwined with each other, showcasing their mastery of composition and form.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

25VAS(C)325

Creative Composition III

(Practical)

CO65: Create layouts or maquettes for creative composition, presenting their own thoughts while stimulating real and artificial textures in the artwork. Artificial textures enhance material proficiency, while real textures refine observational and visual skills.

CO66: Prepare the submission by reflecting on earlier artworks, analyzing mediums and techniques to recognize patterns in developing a unique style. Enhance visual language by managing space effectively and employing tools creatively in alignment with their thought process.

CO67: Produce a creative sculpture displaying individual style, exploring various themes, techniques, aesthetic values, creative ideas, and professional ethics.  

CO68: Argue their attained skill of subjectivity and creative composition while recognizing their own unique style.

CO69: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction. 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion on composition subjects, Tutorials, Videos, Demonstration

Learning activities for the students:

Sketching, lay outing , Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical, handling of tools, machines, and casting and molding equipment.

La Layouts and Sketches, Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End Examinations, Daily Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction and Final Submissions.

COURSE CONTENT:     

Student will prepare a creative sculpture based on figures in his own style using different techniques and mediums.

SUBMISSION: 3 works of 2’ minimum

Essential Readings: 
  1. Vergie Lea, Art on the Cutting Edge – A guide to Contemporary Movements, SkiraPaperbag, 2001, Milan, Italy
  2. Ian Dawson, Making Contemporary Sculpture, Crowood Publication
  3. The 21st Century Art book, Phaidon
  4. Pran Nath Mago, Contemporary Art of India, National Book Trust
  5. Michael Archer, Installation Art, Thames & Hudson London

Suggested Readings: 

  1. Vasishtha, Sculptural Traditions of Rajasthan, Publications Scheme, Jaipur
  2. Devi Prasad, Ramkinkar Vaij: Sculptures, Tulika Books, New Delhi, 2007
  3. Mukhopadhyay, Ramkinker Baij Birth Centenary - 1906 - 1980, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, 2007
  4. Bhardwaj, Ramkumar, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
References: 
  1. https://www.coursera.org/learn/modern-art-ideas
  2. https://www.christies.com/features/Rodin-the-father-of-modern-sculpture-...
  3. https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/modern-and-cont...
  4. https://www.contemporaryartdaily.com/
  5. http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/greatest-sculptures-ever.htm 
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=sgKzEw3OFrA&pp=ygUQaW5zdGFsbGF0aW9uIGFydA...
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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