Sculpture for Everyone: Wax, Wire and Paper Sculpture

 

Sculpture for Everyone: Wax, Wire and Paper Sculpture can be studied as a stand-alone course and it is an optional course for the Certificate of Higher Education in Art and Design at Aberystwyth University.

Key Facts

 

Language: English

Duration: TBC

Number of Credits: 10

Tutor: Angharad Taris 

Learning Method: Face-to-face

Level: This module is at CQFW Level 4

Module Code: XA14610

Fee: £130.00 - Fee Waiver Scheme available 

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Overview

This module is designed to give an introduction to the practical elements of working in three dimensions using wire, wax, and papier mache. Ideas will be initiated by studies of observational drawings set by tutor and developed in a visual diary. Students will be encouraged to investigate historical and contemporary references and explore drawing with wire using a variety of drawing medium. Tutor demonstrations will give practical techniques needed to realize and develop ideas using the mediums of wire, paper and wax.

Programme

This module is designed to give an introduction to the practical elements of working in three dimensions using wire, wax and papier-mâché.  Ideas will be initiated by the studies of observational drawings set by tutor and developed in a visual diary.  Students will be encouraged to investigate historical and contemporary references and explore drawing with wire using a variety of drawing medium.  Tutor demonstrations will give practical techniques needed to realize and develop ideas using the mediums of wire, paper and wax. 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:  

  1. Demonstrate an ability to produce and develop maquettes from life.
  2. Explore ideas through preliminary drawings to be realized in three dimension.
  3. Demonstrate a range of elementary technical skills associated with construction, modelling, working in the round and use appropriate visual vocabulary.
  4. Make a personal response to the brief set by tutor and work to deadlines.

Reading Suggestions

Suggested artists to look up on the internet are:

  • Antonio Spowers,
  • Lois Williams
  • Alexander Calder
  • Picasso
  • Nicola Hicks
  • Sophie Ryder
  • Lynn Chadwick
  • Alberto Giacometti
  • Kenneth Armitage
  • Phillip Cox

Try and find images that you particularly like and find interesting. 

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What Do I Need?

A list of materials, not included in the course fees, will be available prior to the course start date.