When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Lara Ritosa-Roberts
  • Course Code W23STEE01C
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Create masks & wearable body sculptural piece whilst exploring the meeting point between performance art & sculpture. You will be using readily available materials such as paper, textiles, wire, plaster bandage and wood with sculptural processes of life casting, modelling and construction. You will explore the concepts around performativity usingĀ sculptural formsĀ as vehicle to transform your body & express ideas visually.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Generate ideas to design and make a wearable sculpture
  • Design an original sculptural piece
  • Make a wearable sculptural piece using readily available materials
  • Explore sculptural ideas within performance art context
  • Understand and practice any relevant Health and Safety processes

Cost

  • Full fee
    £110
  • Concession fee
    £85
  • Class format and activities

    Work on own projects while learning sculptural skills with tutor guidance. Beginners will be given a set project whilst advanced students can apply their knowledge of materials and processes and use their own skills. Group and one to one guidance, instruction, demonstration for all techniquesIn order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular and detailed feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.

    Entry requirements

    None all levels welcome including beginners. Ideal for all those interested in experimental sculpture, performance art, textiles, fashion, costume and jewellery design.

    What you need to know before you enrol

    This taster is held at our Pelham Hall site in Lambeth Walk 5 minutes walk from the main building.

    What you need

    Apron or work clothes, strong shoes or boots Sketch book and pencils You may like to bring some of your own materials you'd like to create your wearable sculpture with. Camera / mobile phone camera to record progress

    What you can do next

    Other Morley sculpture, Art & Design or Drama courses, pre foundation or Art Foundation courses