Sculpture - Cut, Cast, Mould, Melt | Term Three, 2024
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Students who choose to work with clay should have attended the beginners ceramics class or equivalent. Maximum cast glass weight is 2 kg per project.Students who choose to work with clay should have attended the beginners ceramics class or equivalent. Maximum cast glass weight is 2 kg per project.
Content
* Introductions and best practice guidelines explained* Individual and group discussions and demonstrations about specific processes which are relevant to your ideas and project
* Move ideas into action and outcomes
* Inspire and be inspired by creative classmates
* Research artists of relevance to your own work
* Refine ideas, skills, and your working knowledge of your materials as your project develops
Objectives
* Develop ideas and create work in materials of interest to you using best practice guidelines* Gain skills and a working knowledge of all processes involved in your project
* Be curious, problem solve
* Be proactive in searching out information
* Have fun and complete projects
Outcomes
* A deeper understanding and working knowledge of the processes and materials you choose to explore using best practice guidelines* Complete a project or set of processes which demonstrate the working knowledge acquired and developed during this class
* Gain insight into your personal preferences about your ways of working with the processes and materials which you have used
* Creativity Projects you will be able to work towards include but are not limited to - Level 4 - CP1 Investigate, CP2 Present, CP3 Examine, CP4 Explore Level 5 - CP1 Challenge, CP2 Synthesise, CP3 Apply, CP4 Identify Patterns Level 6 - CP1 Initiate, CP2 Analyse Patterns, CP3 Present
Tutor: Mel Ford
- Every Tuesday (29 Jul - 13 Sep)
- 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Materials cost: There is a firing/kiln fee of $35 for glass and ceramics. Basic glazes are included in this fee. If you fire more than 10kg (fired weight) of ceramic you may be charged an extra amount. Casual Students: $630.00 + materials
- Hot Arts 2 – Ceramics / Wax
- 10 (Max number of students)
Required Materials:
This is dependent on your project. Feel free to discuss with your tutor prior to class. There is a kiln firing and glaze materials fee for those using glass or clay and a small charge for students using the wet cut tools extensively.