Portrait Study (Clay Modeling) (Practical)

Paper Code: 
VAS 503
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to- 

 

  1. Understand the structure, proportion, balance etc. of a human face from every angle.
  2. Replicate the facial features of a live model in clay keeping in mind the character of the model. 
  3. Understand the 3 dimensionality of a face in 3 layers - the bone structure, muscle movement and covering skin.
  4. Execute in clay the various facial features - eyes, ears, nose, lips etc.
  5. Develop an eye for executing works that are laterally similar.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

 

Course

     Course Outcomes 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Paper Code

Paper Title

VAS 503 

Portrait Study (Clay Modeling)

(Practical)

The students will-

 

CO123: Observe and analyze the basic character of a face of model to practice recognizing the volume of each part of the face.

CO124: Apply the knowledge of the structure of a skull to build an armature that is capable of sustaining the weight of an entire head.

CO125:Device a plan to distribute volume of clay across the head or a bust so that the sculpture does not crack with uneven weight distribution. 

CO126:Explore character, features, bone structure, muscle distribution etc of a human face to learn to execute them as closely as possible in a 3D medium. 

CO127:Devising and execute a plan of mold making of a portrait, taking into consideration the sensitive parts that could break in a mold like ears, eye balls etc. 

CO128:Practice casting techniques of a portrait from clay to a permanent medium to be able to produce and exhibit well build permanent busts in the market 

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion on composition subjects, Tutorials, Videos, Demonstration, Reading assignments.

Learning activities for the students:

Sketching, lay outing of portrait study, Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical, handling of various mediums of art.

Semester end examinations, Continuous Assessment Test, Sketching, layouts Viva-Voice on display of artworks, Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and regular submission of portrait work.

COURSE CONTENT:

 

Head study (male and female)-building of armature, study in drawing and modeling in clay from life. Understanding of structure and proportion mould and casting

 

Submission:

 

  • 4 Head study with casting 
  • 20 sketches
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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