CREATIVE COMPOSITION IV (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25VAS(C)425
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to explore the opportunities the art world offers for original art created with a professional understanding of art elements and principles. They will learn techniques and tool handling to create a sculptural surfaces according to their desired vision. Additionally, students will illustrate their ideologies and understanding of socio-political issues through 3D artwork, employing creative methods and their own unique style.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

25VAS(C)425

Creative Composition IV

(Practical)

CO88: Construct layouts or maquettes to initiate a series of original artworks with coherent formal, conceptual, and procedural relationships, aiming to develop a personal language in their art.

CO89: Prepare a portfolio showcasing works of varying sizes, facilitating practice in armature building, clay handling, weight balancing, and other skills necessary for executing extreme-sized works. Demonstrate a professional level of expertise in casting and mold-making processes to create sculptures ready for professional display

  

CO90: Create a unique sculpture that reflects your individual style, exploring a range of themes, techniques, aesthetics, creative concepts, and ethical standards.

CO91: Defend their achieved proficiency in subjective interpretation and creative composition, acknowledging their distinctive artistic style.

CO92: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction. 

Approach in teaching:

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

Learning activities for the students:

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

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.

SUBMISSIONS: 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-10374-3.aspx
  3. https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/modern-and-contemporary-art
  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%3D%3D
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=KvOfJchIqLs&pp=ygUQaW5zdGFsbGF0aW9uIGFydA...
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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