Course detail
Modelling - Spatial Design
FSI-YM1Acad. year: 2019/2020
The subject is focused on modelling the basic topic of the course – a head, which is an idea object for practising the sense of construction of mass in space. The term is divided into three tasks, the first being modelling a skull according to a model, which is the necessary foundation for the subsequent two tasks – modelling a head according to gypsum busts, enabling students to acquire basic knowledge of modelling techniques for volume building, preservation of proportional relations and capturing character and eventual model movement and work with details.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The subject leads to acquiring the sense of space, plastic shape, estimation and measurement of dimensions and introduces the necessary technical basics of working with modelling clay and modelling equipment. An important output is the development of artistic sense of construction of 3D objects and practical knowledge of anatomy of head.
Prerequisites
Theoretical knowledge of perspective and drawing geometric bodies by model are a prerequisite. Practice from model creation of 3D compositions and design models is important.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
BAMMES, Gottfried. Der nackte Mensch: Hand und Lehrbuch der Anatomie für Künstler. Dresden: VEB Verlag der Kunst, 1982. ISBN 3-364-00016-6.
KOS, Jaroslav a Pavel ŽILÁK. Anatomie člověka pro výtvarníky. Praha: Aventinum, 1996. ISBN 80-85277-98-0.
MALIVA, Josef. Doteky s uměním a časem I. díl: Přehled evropských dějin umění od pravěku po renesanci. Brno: Vysoké učení technické v Brně, 1996. ISBN 80-214-0822-7.
GOLDFINGER, Eliot. Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form. New York: Oxford University Press, 1991. ISBN 978-0195052060.
MALIVA, Josef. Doteky s uměním a časem II. díl: Přehled dějin umění od baroka do poloviny 20. století. Brno: Vysoké učení technické v Brně, 1997. ISBN 80-214-1088-4.
(CS)
KOS, Jaroslav a Pavel ŽILÁK. Anatomie člověka pro výtvarníky. Praha: Aventinum, 1996. ISBN 80-85277-98-0.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The subject is taught in the form of seminars that are practically focused on modelling with individual consultations.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Conditions for gaining credit: attendance at seminars, submission of assignments in specified dates. The final assessment is counted as an average grade from the three projects. The classification is determined by the ECTS scale.
ECTS evaluation degrees / Pts. rating / Numeric rating: A / 100 - 90 / 1 / Excellent; B / 89 - 80 / 1,5 / Very good; C / 79 - 70 / 2 / Good; D / 69 - 60 / Satisfactory; E / 59 - 50 / Sufficient; F / 49 - 0 / 4 / Failed.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with modelling as a basic way of spatial and creative depiction of reality. The assignments are focused on modelling an object according to a model in scale 1:1, with an emphasis on volume construction, proportions and character of model. The subject develops the ability to observe and analyse visual elements and cultivates art predisposition for individual creative activity in the area of industrial design.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Participation in seminars is compulsory. Seminars are based on weekly schedules. Determining ways to compensate for missed lessons is the responsibility of the supervisor.
Type of course unit
Studio work
39 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. 1st task, modelling skull according to model, principles for its construction
2. Modelling skull by model, basic mass
3. Modelling skull by model, character
4. Modelling skull by model, work with details
5. Modelling skull by model, 1st task evaluation
6. 2nd task, modelling head according to gypsum bust, principles for its construction
7. Modelling head according to gypsum bust, basic mass
8. Modelling head according to gypsum bust, character
9.Modelling head according to gypsum bust, evaluation of 2nd task
10. 3rd task, modelling head according to gypsum bust
11. Modelling head according to gypsum bust, basic mass
12. Modelling head according to gypsum bust, character
13. Modelling head according to gypsum bust, evaluation of 3rd assignment, overall semester evaluation