Achievement Standard 1.4

Extend ideas in other media and techniques

Credits: 4

“Figure Sculpture Project”

Student Instructions Sheet

There are five tasks in this assessment. You must complete all of the tasks.

You are reminded that you are to use a study of artists’ works to extend ideas using techniques and conventions appropriate to sculpture. You will need to provide evidence of this through drawing and making your sculpture. The research drawings and construction techniques of Cliff Whiting that have been studied in 1.1 are the basis for your own original works.

1. Make two A3 pages of drawings which include descriptions of the shapes, forms, materials and symbols that you can see being used by Maori Sculptors. One page should include drawings of traditional patterns and the other page should show drawings of figures from the figure manikins and or pose able figure toys such as the Bionicles, Toy Soldiers, Barbie, etc. Organise your page so that you do some “closeups” to show the details of the shapes and symbols used.

2. In a new series of drawings visualise some ideas for your own constructed pieces. Draw out ideas for heads, hands, arms, legs, torso, and weapons. Figures are inspired by Maori carving but the main emphasis is on

(a) Distortion of the figures emphasizing the transformation from physical to spiritual

(b) Cultural Pattern ( Maori, Tongan, Samoan, Celtic, Aztec, etc.

3. Transfer figure ideas and body parts to cardboard. Lay down a transparent colour over the figure pieces. Develop tonal range and pattern using paint. Patterns can be detailed using a fine brush and or pens.

4. Using cutters, glue, folio card, corrugated card and thin card, develop a layered and patterned relief background.

5. Assemble your sculpture using the parts you have made. Consider balance, structure and negative versus positive space. Ensure that the making and joining of the materials does not distract from the impact of the final outcome. Add finishing touches of colour and pattern. Try to make the joins invisible and the craftsmanship as skilful as possible.