The Figure in Sculpture

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. visual interpretation of life forms in two and three-dimensional forms; 2. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the human anatomy; 3. understanding design in nature and their creative appropriation of space; 4. appreciate the human figure as the epitome of form; 5. understand form as a mode of design; 6. exaggerate the natural form; and 7. distort the natural form.

The course provides an in-depth understanding of human anatomy and other life forms. Lecture time involves a study of models in various poses aimed at entrenching a mastery of form. Such sculptural concerns as portraits, total figures, torsos, expressive gestures in hands and limbs, single and multi-figural themes shall be explored to yield various personal experiences. This course would include collective critical evaluations that involve the students and the course director to hone professionalism through shared experience.