Foundation Material and Making: Approaches to Sculpture
Since its launch in 2021, our Foundation Material and Making: Approaches to Sculpture course has welcomed a diverse range of students who have expanded their creative ideas. The course introduces various key creative methods and approaches to making, encouraging students to explore and respond to materials and objects in their local environment in imaginative ways.
The course offers a great opportunity to develop a wide range of transferable skills through accessible exercises and projects. Alongside sculptural methods, students also explore mark-making, drawing, mixed media, photography, installation, video, and textile processes. This makes it an ideal foundation for those considering further study opportunities at the degree level, particularly in Creative Arts, Fine Art, and Textile pathways.
Using materials that are close at hand and easily accessible, the course helps develop an investigative approach to making and builds key creative and technical skills, alongside visual and contextual awareness of recent sculptural history.
Foundation courses can be transformative for students looking for a change of direction or wanting to diversify their creative output. This course promotes invention and exploration through making, challenging expectations, and developing a personal student voice.
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The course description mentions a “vibrant and eclectic multi-disciplinary approach” to sculpture. How does the course integrate different disciplines into the study of sculpture?
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Thank you for your message. The Material and Making course introduces students to the diverse and expansive field of Sculpture, encompassing installation, textiles, photography, and video. It also incorporates two-dimensional processes like drawing and painting to complement and expand upon three-dimensional investigations.
What are the key learning objectives for this foundation course?
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Sculpture plays a crucial role in contemporary art practice and this course aims to deepen understanding within its broad context. By the course’s end, students will gain skills in various techniques for working in three dimensions. This includes developing basic construction techniques using a variety of media and methods, honing observational skills, utilising documentation to refine ideas, and exploring examples of contemporary sculptural practice.
The course emphasizes using “materials that are close at hand and easily accessible. ” What kinds of materials are students expected to work with?
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The materials you’ll use depend on availability but could include cardboard, paper, recycled items such as bottles and packaging, as well as found materials like wood, fabrics, and other common art supplies found in stores.