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School of Sculpture

THE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS OF L’AQUILA
LEVEL I ACADEMIC DIPLOMA
THE DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS
SCHOOL OF SCULPTURE
Teaching objectives:

The academic courses of the level I Diploma of the School of Sculpture are designed to build and shape students’ artistic skills and professionalism, taking into account the pluralism of languages and innovation in techniques that characterize today, enabling them to develop their own individual line of research in the field of sculpture linked to traditional techniques and to its elaboration in an experimental context of new expressive languages.

Graduates of the school’s diploma courses will:

  • gain a suitable technical and practical command of art methods and study, as well as sculpture techniques and technology, acquiring an autonomous and personal awareness of artistic production;

  • possess suitable methodological and analytical instruments, acquiring competency in expressive languages and more advanced techniques and technology;

  • be able to communicate efficiently about their field of interest and be able to exchange information of a general nature in at least one of the languages of the European Union, besides their own;

  • possess suitable skills and tools for communication and information management, in particular, in the field of computer science.
Work prospectives: Graduates from the School will be able to work professionally in a variety of sectors as freelance artists, and in the field of visual arts and creative activities. They will also be able to collaborate, in the many applied fields, in the programming, design and implementation of sculpture in traditional fields as well as in the fields of architecture and urban planning as well as the sectors of restoration, and in sectors using new technology and nationally and internationally recognized linguistic expressions. The Academy organizes suitable placements and work experience opportunities in collaboration with public and private organizations to give students the opportunity to gain professional experience in their field of interest. In addition, the Academy sets up specific training modules for each course.
Entry requirements Entry requirements::

  • a high school diploma or the equivalent qualification from a school abroad recognised by the Academy in line with international agreements;

  • adequate, preparatory knowledge for entry to the School of Sculpture assessed by an entrance test. At the School’s discretion, students who do not gain a satisfactory pass may be admitted on condition they attend specific, additional courses in their first year of study;
Entry test

The entrance tests consist of :

  • a multiple response test: 50% general knowledge 50% relevant to the School’s area of study;

  • a live drawing test which may include live models or other subject chosen by the Commission;

  • a graphic drawing test – free theme, using whatever technique the candidate is comfortable with.

The tests take place over a series of days and finish with an interview.
Final exam The final exam consists of the evaluation of two theses:

  • one of an artistic/design nature consisting of work on a theme assigned by the tutor of the course;

  • the other of a historical and theoretical nature or methodological or technical and artistic nature, taking the form of an essay on one of the disciplines covered in the curriculum or the student’s personal study plan.

The theses may also entail the production of art work.

 
Type of teaching Code Artistic/scientific sector Teaching field Total number of teaching credits Courses per year Year
BASIC TEACHING
TOTAL CREDITS 48

ABAV01

Artistic anatomy

Artistic anatomy

12

2

1-2

ABST47

Style, History of Art and Costume

Style, History of Art and Costume

12

2

1-2

ABPR31

Photography

Photography

4

1

2

ABAV03

Drawing/design

Drawing design

6

1

1

ABST46

Aesthetics

Aesthetics

6

1

3

ABST51

Phenomenology of contemporary art

Phenomenology of contemporary art

6

1

2

ABAV09

Marble and hard stone techniques

Marble and hard stone techniques

12

2

1-2
SPECIALIZED TEACHING
TOTAL CREDITS 60

ABAV07

Sculpture

Sculpture

24

2

1-2

ABAV10

Foundry techniques

Foundry techniques

6

1

2

ABST52

History and methodology of Art criticism

History and methodology of Art criticism

6

1

1

ABST58

Theory of the perception and psychology of form

Theory of the perception and psychology of form

6

1

1

ABTEC41

Digital modelling techniques

Digital modelling techniques

6

1

2

ABAV08

Sculpture techniques

Sculpture

12

2

1-2

ABAV02

Engraving techniques – Graphic Arts

Engraving techniques – Graphic Arts

6

1

2
SUPPLEMENTARY OR RELATED TEACHING
TOTAL CREDITS 44

ABPR19

Graphic Design

Elements of editorial graphics

6

1

1

ABPR21

Modelling

Modelling

6

1

1

ABPR17

Design

Design

6

1

1

ABPR19

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

8

1

1

ABAV13

Ornamental plastic

Ornamental plastic

6

1

1

ABPR14

Elements of architecture and urban planning

Elements of architecture and urban planning

6

1

1

ABPC65

Mass media theory and method

Mass media theory and method

6

1

2

ABPR15

Design Methodology

Design Methodology

6

1

2

ABPR30

Material technology

Material technology

6

1

2

ABPR25

Restoration for sculpture

Restoration for sculpture

6

1

2

ABST53

History of shows

History of shows

6

1

1

ABPR35

Production

Production

6

1

2

ABVPA61

Cultural and environmental heritage

Cultural and environmental heritage

8

1

1
FURTHER TEACHING  

Language knowledge, computer/communication skills, placements etc.

4


1
COURSES CHOSEN BY THE STUDENT  

Other disciplines

12



TEACHING RELATED TO THE FINAL TEST AND A FOREIGN LANGUAGE  
Language test


4


 

1


  Final exam

8



Total number of compulsory credits for basic and specialized teaching (60% di 180)

108



Total number of credits for the three year course 180