The Florence Academy of Art's Sculpture Curriculum

(Full time diploma, 3 years)

Similar to the Drawing and Painting Curriculum, the Sculpture Program provides a strong foundation for advanced projects in sculpture by developing primary craft skills.
From a strong base of drawing, the program stresses the use of visual observation and structural elements to understand the complexities of forms in space. Beginning students work with inanimate objects in clay and plaster to develop strong observation skills. They move quickly to the human head, working first from the skull, then from the model to produce a portrait from life. Working with the human figure allows students to understand how to use internal structural elements to confront the complexities of proportions and gesture. Students at the intermediate level work from life on portraits and figures. Upon completing the drawing program, advanced students sculpt exclusively from life. They focus only on sculpting, developing personal projects, alone or in a group.