In Sculpture Design 4, studio investigation introduces opportunities for students to explore individual areas of interest within sculptural design through a self directed project-based structure supported by a short introduction to video installation. Students are introduced to the process of developing self directed work proposals. Higher-level skills, techniques, processes and occupational health and safety principles are increasingly developed. Critical thinking and creative problem solving are encouraged and applied to individual projects. Studio theory contextualizes student study within the broader design and arts context. Students learn the value of keeping extensive visual diaries and technical diaries.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate an increased level of skill with use of materials, processes, equipment and tools
2. plan and manage design projects, independently or collaboratively
3. interpret, communicate and present ideas suited to the project through their individual design solutions through integration of concepts and processes
4. demonstrate awareness of historical and theoretical contexts for design practice

Portfolio of studio work (80%) [Learning Outcomes 1 – 4]

Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 4]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

12 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice.

DESA2803 Sculpture Design 3 or DESA2002 Major 3

Incompatible with DESA3001 Major 4

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