ART 338 / 3 Standing Figure Sculptures

Due Tuesday, Nov. 25

Assignment: Create three standing figure sculptures as per our different poses four class session (the 2^nd will be done over two class sessions).

For the last of the 3 sculptures, after creating the work from observation in our class session, photograph it as is, and then rework the figure by experimenting with an expressive idea achieved by ‘stylizing’ the form. You should refer to the PDF of our last lecture (on blackboard) for ideas. Photograph this restaged work and also bring it to class on Monday.

Submitting the Work: We will reuse the armature again for each class session so that means each of the four must be photographed as required and clay removed prior to the beginning of the next class except for the last sculpture which you should save long enough to bring to class.

Evaluation: This sculpture will be evaluated on two counts:

#1 Good observation methods:

The use of physical notations (marks, lines, coils of clay) that aid observation including:

1. Quadrant marks as a way to judge symmetry

2. Alignment lines to judge relative positions of features

3. Proportion marks that divide up the total object into correct ratios

Employing good vantage point practices including:

1. Moving around the model at a steady, constant pace to create a work that unifies all points of view into a coherent object.

2. Always positioning your sculpture and the model in the same visual relationship to your eye (both level and angle).

3. Standing back far enough from your sculpture so you can see it as a whole.

Developing your sculpture in a consistent progressive manner including:

1. Beginning with overall observations by roughing out basic forms (i.e.-seeing and modeling forms in terms of their underlying geometry).

2. Developing all parts of the sculpture equally (not leaving certain views or parts of the figure less attended to).

3. Only moving on to more detail when underlying topology is well established.

2. Capturing the structural dynamics of the pose. This means we are less interested in details and more interested in correct proportioning, expressing the balance and structure of each pose, and capturing basic shifts of weight, twists of body direction.