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Sculpture and 3D Modeling


 Focuses on advanced techniques in three-dimensional art and modeling.

 Description : Learners engage in hands-on projects using clay, metal, or digital 3D software to create detailed sculptures, exploring form, texture, and spatial composition.

Category : Art
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Introduction to Sculpture Fundamentals

Section 1: Sculpture Materials and Tools  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Materials  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Materials  
- Lesson 2: Safety and Basic Tools  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Safety and Basic Tools  

Section 2: Basic Clay Modeling  
- Lesson 1: Working with Clay  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Working with Clay  
- Lesson 2: Creating Simple Forms  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Simple Forms  

Section 3: Introduction to Metal Sculpting  
- Lesson 1: Basic Metal Techniques  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basic Metal Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Handling Metal Tools  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Handling Metal Tools  

Section 4: Fundamentals of 3D Digital Modeling  
- Lesson 1: Getting Started with 3D Software  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Getting Started with 3D Software  
- Lesson 2: Digital Sculpting Basics  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Digital Sculpting Basics  

Section 5: Translating Ideas into 3D  
- Lesson 1: Sketching Sculpture Concepts  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Sketching Sculpture Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Planning the Sculpture Process  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Planning the Sculpture Process  


Module 2: Exploring Sculpture Techniques

Section 1: Advanced Handling of Clay  
- Lesson 1: Refining Clay Sculpting Techniques  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Refining Clay Sculpting Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Texture and Surface Design in Clay  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Texture and Surface Design in Clay  

Section 2: Enhancing Metal Sculpting Methods  
- Lesson 1: Techniques in Shaping Metal  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Techniques in Shaping Metal  
- Lesson 2: Combining Metal with Other Materials  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Combining Metal with Other Materials  

Section 3: Developing Digital Sculpting Skills  
- Lesson 1: Refining Digital Modeling Techniques  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Refining Digital Modeling Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Utilizing Digital Textures and Layers  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Utilizing Digital Textures and Layers  

Section 4: Integrating Mixed Media Approaches  
- Lesson 1: Combining Clay, Metal, and Digital Elements  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Combining Clay, Metal, and Digital Elements  
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Mixed Media Techniques  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Mixed Media Techniques  

Section 5: Basic Sculpture Maintenance and Repair  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Sculpture Preservation  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding Sculpture Preservation  
- Lesson 2: Simple Repair Techniques  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Repair Techniques  


Module 3: Exploring Form and Composition

Section 1: Understanding 3D Form  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Volume and Mass  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Volume and Mass  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Negative Space  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Negative Space  

Section 2: Principles of Composition in Sculpture  
- Lesson 1: Balance and Proportion  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Balance and Proportion  
- Lesson 2: Focal Points and Emphasis  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Focal Points and Emphasis  

Section 3: Exploring Texture and Surface Details  
- Lesson 1: Creating Texture in Clay and Metal  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Creating Texture in Clay and Metal  
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Surface Detailing in Digital Sculpting  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Techniques for Surface Detailing in Digital Sculpting  

Section 4: Light, Shadow, and Sculpture  
- Lesson 1: How Light Impacts Volume and Detail  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: How Light Impacts Volume and Detail  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Shadow Effects in 3D Forms  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Exploring Shadow Effects in 3D Forms  

Section 5: Color and Finishing Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Finishing Techniques  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduction to Finishing Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Applying Color and Surface Treatments  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Applying Color and Surface Treatments  


Module 4: Digital 3D Modeling Essentials

Section 1: 3D Software Navigation and Tools  
- Lesson 1: Getting Acquainted with the Interface  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Getting Acquainted with the Interface  
- Lesson 2: Basic Tool Functions and Navigation  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Tool Functions and Navigation  

Section 2: Creating and Editing Basic Shapes  
- Lesson 1: Building Blocks in 3D Modeling  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Building Blocks in 3D Modeling  
- Lesson 2: Transforming and Modifying Shapes  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Transforming and Modifying Shapes  

Section 3: Digital Sculpting Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Basic Sculpting Techniques in 3D Software  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basic Sculpting Techniques in 3D Software  
- Lesson 2: Smooth, Carve, and Detail Tools  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Smooth, Carve, and Detail Tools  

Section 4: Working with Digital Textures  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Digital Texturing  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Digital Texturing  
- Lesson 2: Applying and Editing Textures  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Applying and Editing Textures  

Section 5: Preparing Digital Sculptures for Presentation  
- Lesson 1: Rendering Basics  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Rendering Basics  
- Lesson 2: Exporting and Sharing 3D Models  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Exporting and Sharing 3D Models  


Module 5: Integrative Projects and Presentation

Section 1: Developing a Personal Sculpture Project  
- Lesson 1: Concept Development and Brainstorming  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Concept Development and Brainstorming  
- Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan  

Section 2: Combining Techniques and Media  
- Lesson 1: Integrating Clay, Metal, and Digital Methods  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Integrating Clay, Metal, and Digital Methods  
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Mixed Media Compositions  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Mixed Media Compositions  

Section 3: Working Through the Sculpture Process  
- Lesson 1: Step-by-Step Project Execution  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Step-by-Step Project Execution  
- Lesson 2: Problem Solving and Adaptation  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Problem Solving and Adaptation  

Section 4: Refining and Detailing Your Sculpture  
- Lesson 1: Final Touches and Detail Enhancement  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Final Touches and Detail Enhancement  
- Lesson 2: Quality Check and Peer Feedback  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Quality Check and Peer Feedback  

Section 5: Presenting and Evaluating Your Work  
- Lesson 1: Preparing a Presentation for Your Sculpture  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing a Presentation for Your Sculpture  
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Creative Process  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Creative Process