ବାଲେଶ୍ବର ଚାରୁ ଓ କାରୁକଳା ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ
Welcome to Department of Sculpture

DAITARI BEHERA
LECTURER IN MODELING & SCULPTURE
Overview:
The Sculpture Department is dedicated to the study and creation of three-dimensional art. It provides students with technical skills, conceptual development, and critical awareness to explore form, space, and material in dynamic and innovative ways.
Core Objectives:
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Understand the fundamentals of three-dimensional design and spatial relationships.
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Explore a wide range of materials and sculptural processes.
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Develop a personal artistic voice through conceptual and hands-on experimentation.
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Engage with contemporary practices, public art, and site-specific installations.
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Learn safe and professional studio practices.
Techniques and Materials Taught:
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Additive and Subtractive Methods – Modeling, carving, and constructing.
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Casting – Using materials such as plaster, resin, and metal.
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Welding and Metalwork – Working with steel, aluminum, and found metal objects.
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Woodworking – Joinery, carving, and fabrication using traditional and power tools.
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Installation and Environmental Art – Creating site-specific or interactive works.
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Mixed Media and Assemblage – Incorporating found objects, digital media, or performance.
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3D Digital Modeling and Fabrication – Including 3D printing and CNC routing.
Facilities and Equipment:
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Fully equipped metal and wood shops
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Welding stations, forges, and casting areas
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Plaster and clay modeling studios
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Tool rooms with hand and power tools
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Digital fabrication labs (3D printers, laser cutters, CAD software)
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Large installation spaces for scale experimentation
Curriculum and Activities:
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Foundation courses in drawing, design, and sculpture basics
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Workshops in welding, mold-making, and installation
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Critiques and peer discussions to develop critical thinking
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Art history and theory focusing on sculpture and spatial practices
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Exhibitions, public art projects, and collaborative work
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Thesis projects or capstone installations in senior years
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
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Professional sculptors or installation artists
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Public art or monument designers
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Fabricators or model makers
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Exhibition designers or museum preparators
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Art educators or community arts coordinators