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Modeling 1

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 340-0408/01
Abbreviation MO1
Course title Modeling 1
Credits 3
Coordinating department Department of Machine and Industrial Design
Course coordinator MgA. David Medek, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1–2. Introduction to the material through simple practical exercises. Geometric forms and basic work with spatial composition.
3–4. Exercises developing haptic skills, imagination, and a sense of composition.
5–6. Modelling complex formal compositions and intersections of volumes.
7–8. Compositional studies – balancing contrasting forms, working with rhythm and symmetry.
9–10. Abstract modelling I – variations on a simple motif and exploration of artistic expression.
11–12. Abstract modelling II – experiments with deformation and transformation of basic forms.
13. Final evaluation.

Literature

ŠEDÝ, V. Sochařské řemeslo. Praha: Státní nakladatelství krásné literatury, 1953.
LUCIE-SMITH, Edward. Art Today. Bratislava: Slovart, 1996. ISBN 978-0-7148-3888-5 .
COLLINS, Judith. Sculpture Today. London: Phaidon Press Limited, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7148-4314-8 .
KLIMEŠOVÁ, Marie. Zbyněk Sekal. Řevnice: Arbor vitae, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7467-088-6 .
KORNHOFF, Oliver. Henry Moore: Vision, Creation, Obsession. Hirmer Verlag, 2017. ISBN 3777427934 .

Additional literature according to the topics and assignments specified by the course instructor.

Advised literature

Patřičný, M. Pracujeme se dřevem. Praha: Grada Publishing, 1999. ISBN 80-7169-848-2.
CHILLIDA, Eduardo a CARANDENTE, Giovanni. Chillida. Ediz. illustrata. Konemann, 2000. ISBN 978-3829034005 
WITTLICH, Petr. Horizonty umění. Praha: Karolinum, 2010. ISBN 978-80-246-1607-0 .
THIELE, Carmela. Sochařství. Brno: Computer Press, 2004. ISBN 80-251-0288-2.