Introduction to the Art of Sculpting a Bust
Learn the foundations of portrait sculpture and create your own finished bust in this hands-on, step-by-step short course. A stepping stone to more advanced sculptural work.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Interested in portrait sculpture?
Discover the art of capturing the human likeness in three dimensions with our hands-on short course in portrait sculpture. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your existing skills, this course provides step-by-step guidance through the essential techniques of sculpting the human head and face.
Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll learn about anatomical structure, proportion, and expression as you explore the process of working with clay. Each session builds on the last, helping you gradually gain confidence and control with your materials and tools.
As part of a progressive series, this course is designed to support your ongoing development. By the end, you'll not only have a solid technical foundation but will also complete a finished portrait bust of your own.
- Observing and sculpting features and proportions
- Clay handling and tool use
- Building and working with an armature
- Shaping forms and refining detail
- Understanding symmetry
- Creating expression and texture
- Completing and presenting a portrait bust
I have the following attributes:
- Patience and attention to detail
- Strong observation skills
- Creativity and a willingness to learn
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Persistence and problem-solving
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Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| V2427 | Introduction to the Art of Sculpting a Bust |
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