Art Degrees
Critical evaluations are conducted on a regular basis to help develop an independent body of work in the final year. The Sculpture course in the Department of Fine Art initiates students to traditional skill building methods through the introduction of various materials and the challenges they present. Students learn fundamental methods of carving, modelling, welding and mould making. Since ancient times, much of the finest art has represented a deliberate display of wealth or power, often achieved by using massive scale and expensive materials. Much art has been commissioned by political rulers or religious establishments, with more modest versions only available to the most wealthy in society. The functions of art described above are not mutually exclusive, as many of them may overlap. For example, art for the purpose of entertainment may also seek to sell a product, i.e. the movie or video game. Art is often utilized as a form of propaganda, and thus can be used to subtly influen