Wood - Level II

Code:

OPC12

Acronym:

MAD2

Instance: 2003/2004 - A

Active?	Yes
Institution Responsible:	Faculty of Fine Arts

Objectives

The operational structure of the theoretical-practical course units of the 5th Year of the degree in Sculpture is implemented by means of a coordination including the course units Workshop II and the optional course units of Stoneworks, Woodworks and Metalworks.
They are taught therefore as a sort of common course unit, organized as a sculpture workshop, in which each student is expected to develop a project of personal research by means of accomplishment of several individual works. These should be performed on the raw materials that have been selected in accordance with the technology corresponding to the optional course unit in which the student is enrolled.
The opportunity given to students so that they can accomplish a sole project also enables them to concentrate precisely on research and dedicate themselves to the workshop. A more thorough experience and corresponding expressive exploration of the materials used arises from this process.

Program

The programme was scheduled so as to allow the students not only the technical skills to conceive sculptures in general, but also wood sculptures in particular.
Practice of the whole technical process by means of use of the media made available to them for the exploration of raw materials. Knowledge of the traditional processes and manual and mechanical tools, as well as on the technology existing in the workshops.
Study by means of experimental exercises that may also represent the beginning of a more demanding work, or works of personal research on the expressive characteristics and physical and mechanical attributes of the existing raw materials. This is aimed at meeting materials and proposals.
Development of work proposals leading to the deepening of expressive technical and workshop issues in the approach to sculpture used in wood sculpture, in accordance with the parameters applied to contemporary sculpture.

Main Bibliography

Structure in Sculpture – Daniel schodek
The materials and methods of sculpture – Jack C. Rich
La sculpture en acier – Philippe Clérin
La sculpture toutes les techniques - Philippe Clérin
La escultura procesos e principios – Rudolf Wittkower
The language of sculpture – William Tucker
La sculptura méthode et vocabulaires – Marie Thèrese Baudry
Origins of modern sculpture pioneers and premises – Albert E. Elsen
Qu’est-ce que la sculpture moderne – Margit Rowell
La história del cubo. Minimal art Y fenomenologia – Simon Marchám Fiz
La perdida del pedestal – Javier Maderuello
El espacio Raptado - Javier Maderuello
Escultura contemporánea en el espacio urbano – Mª Luisa Manzanares
Catálogo sobre Rochas Ornamentais Portuguesas – D.G.G. Minas
Catalogues and Works of contemporary sculptors

Teaching methods and learning activities

Introduction to the use of the toolbox
a.Manual tools
b.Mechanical tools
c.Cleaning, safety and maintenance
Learning by practical experience
d.Brief experimentation of more common stones, always in accordance with the proposals of each student
e.Meeting the subjects with the proposals
f.Characteristics and quality of the existing raw materials, durability and conditions of conservation. Exploration of expressive aspects.
g.Direct cut. Cut, wearing, modelation, assembly and founding. Constructive processes for connection of raw materials
Expression, treatment and finishing.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Observations

No prerequisites apply to the enrolment in this course unit.
No precedences apply.

Language of teaching:
Portuguese, although sometimes Spanish, English or French can also be used, should the teachers responsible find it appropriate.