The initial programme is common to all carving students and covers: Design; 3-dimensional form; and studies of ornament from life; students specialise in their chosen area as the course progresses; study of historic styles and development of ornamental form; study of the human form through drawing and as a preparation for figurative carving; contemporary debates about the issues of repair, replacement and conservation; all students are encouraged to undertake commissions: from the initial design and costing stage to final realisation and fixing, where appropriate.
Вступительные требования
Degree or diploma in a related field; must be aged 18 or over; portfolio required; work experience would be an advantage though not necessary.
Форма обучен.
Начало
Продолж.
Дневное
сентябрь
Кол-во лет: 1 - 2
Вечернее
сентябрь
Кол-во лет: 2
Students learn to carry out replica and replacement carving within historic buildings; they are encouraged to use traditional skills to produce contemporary work; throughout the course there is a strong emphasis on aesthetic understanding as well as technical expertise; specialisms are: Architectural stone carving; or stone carving for contemporary sculptors.