Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student
- understand the versatility of clay as a material for sculpture
- knows how to use clay as a tool for artistic expression
- is able to use clay in model work
- masters safe working methods

Implementation and methods of teaching

Clay moulding and in particular experimenting with the different properties of clay are at the heart of the course. The course will also include assignments that are not intended to become permanent works, so artistic experimentation and pushing the limits of your own work will be central to the course.

Timing and attendance

During the course, it is essential that students monitor each other's progress, and mid-term critiques/discussions are held to assess the progress of each student's work. Attendance is compulsory for critiques.

80% attendance required.

Student time use and work load

Working in sculpture hall and learning diary 135h.

Contents

The course introduces you to the different forms, viscosities and hardnesses of clay. You will learn how to make an internal and external frame for successful clay modelling, and the requirements and possibilities of ceramic clay.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- failure to carry out tasks
- excessive absences.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for and realise works of art
- Can identify and describe methods of making art in a guided way
- Can participate in guided learning discussions
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

To complete the given tasks with a pass.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply a wide range of options to their artistic work process
- Can create artworks based on their ideas in a guided and independent way and develop their work based on feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the methods of artistic creation used
- Can evaluate and justify their skills and set artistic, content-related and technical development objectives
- Able to follow and describe the professional debate in their field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply and develop a variety of options for their artistic work process
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way in their work and apply the feedback they receive
- Can apply the methods they use and analyse works
- Able to assess, develop and extend artistic, content and technical competence
- Participate in professional debates in their field

An open-minded approach to the potential of clay.