Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student
- understand the structure of wood
- is able to use different types of wood in making a sculpture
- is able to use wood in his / her own creative work
- masters safe working methods

Implementation and methods of teaching

Explore different ways of using wood materials in visual art (for example, carving from a single piece, building a piece from parts or making structures). Explore wood-based materials (sheet wood, solid wood) and learn to distinguish between different types of wood. To learn about the technical processing of wood, its coating and further treatment. Learn how to maintain and use woodworking equipment. During the course, students will create a work of art of their own design, which may include materials other than wood.
The course starts with a short theoretical discussion and sketching of ideas.

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 at critiques.

Learning environment

Visual arts on the premises, woodshop

Student time use and work load

One credit is an average of 27 student hours, 5op= 135h.

Contents

Explore different ways of using wood materials in visual art (for example, carving from a single piece, building a piece from parts or making structures). Explore wood-based materials (sheet wood, solid wood) and learn to distinguish between different types of wood. To learn about the technical processing of wood, its coating and further treatment. Learn how to maintain and use woodworking equipment. During the course, students will create a work of art of their own design, which may include materials other than wood.
The course starts with a short theoretical discussion and sketching of ideas.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics of sculpture

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Less than 80% attendance in classes and teaching sessions
- Insufficient accomplishment of assignments
- Ignoring instructions on how to work in classrooms and safety at work
- Non-attendance at final discussion

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

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