Final Major Project- Proposal

Blackburn College                      

Pathway- 3D and Sculpture

Personal ID- 24758                       Learner Registration ID- 42966                  Centre Number-  47107

I have acquired skills in using a variety of techniques and processes in order to make art in two and three dimensions. I have learnt to analyse artworks and use them as a source of inspiration. Sculpture is the kind of art that I find most interesting.

I intend to apply and extend the techniques and procedures I have used to make sculpture so far in order to experiment with wire, clay and casting. One of the ideas I explored in the earlier stages of the course was the way in which we can use badges as a way of representing ourselves, and this has suggested the possibility of using symbols and language.

I have identified the need to develop my written communication skills with the help of a support worker to.

The idea that I want to explore is that of language and the difficulty of communicating with other people. I intend to work with the human figure to investigate this idea, because the figure offers such a range of possibilities for working in different media and exploring different ideas.

I will look at sculptors who represent the human figure: Giacometti, Anthony Gormley, Jaume Plensa. One of the common elements to the work of these artists is that they seem to deal with anxiety and a sense of alienation.  Jaume Plensa actually uses words and symbols in his sculpture.

For primary research, I will make a series of drawings form the figure, and I will make another visit to Yorkshire Sculpture Park to look more closely at relevant work.

I will use a variety of media to make drawings from observation and drawings to develop my ideas. This will include drawings in three dimensions (maquettes). At the moment I am considering looking into the possibilities of secret or hidden languages and signs by disguysing it in the human figure,  as dyslexia is a hidden disability.

At the moment we don’t know exactly what space we will have in the final, group exhibition, and so I will make a series of pieces, but I will be prepared to show only a selection. It is important to respect the fact that I will show my work alongside that of other students. At this stage I am not sure what the final pieces will look like, and so I will be prepared to show free-standing or wall-mounted sculptures.

As far as I can see, all the materials I will need will be easily accessible.

To evaluate my project I will repeatedly check back on the brief to ensure that I am meeting the criteria. I will ask my pathway tutors for feedback. I will modify my project in response to their advice and my own observations.