Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Modelling and Sculpture study plan

Identify and label the physical properties of the four core modelling media (plastic clay, plaster of Paris, paraffin/beeswax, papier-mâché pulp) by testing each for plasticity, setting time, shrinkage and finish

Assemble and inventory a personal tool kit covering wooden modelling tools, loop and wire-end tools, spatulas, calipers, rasps and a plaster mixing bowl, recording each item's purpose in a workshop log

Demonstrate safe handling of plaster of Paris by practising dust control, correct water-to-powder ratio and disposal of set waste without inhaling dust or pouring residue down drains

Produce three small pinch-and-coil clay test tiles of roughly 5 cm each, one left leather-hard, one bone-dry and one bisque-fired or air-cured, to observe shrinkage and surface change

Build a stable armature from wire and wood for a standing figure of about 25 cm and test it for balance before adding any clay

Model a solid clay maquette of a simple standing figure, blocking in proportion from head to foot using the head-unit method

Practise wedging and reclaiming clay, then wrap and store the maquette so it stays workable for at least one week

Draft a one-page workshop safety checklist covering ventilation, dust masks, sharp-tool handling, wet-floor control and electrical points near water

Draw 20 rapid observational sketches of simple forms (cups, tools, fruit) at 2 minutes each, focusing on outline and proportion rather than shading

Construct a one-point and a two-point perspective drawing of a box and a cylinder to demonstrate correct vanishing and ellipse behaviour

Analyse three sculptures or reliefs by identifying line, shape, form, texture, value and space in each, writing two sentences per element

Compose four thumbnail designs for a relief panel that apply balance, rhythm and emphasis, then select one and justify the choice in writing

Carve a low-relief plaque in plaster of Paris from the selected thumbnail, keeping depth under 1.5 cm and controlling undercutting

Cast a simple one-piece open mould of a found object in plaster, then release the positive cast without chipping the mould

Model a hollow clay bust or head using the coil-and-scrape method, controlling wall thickness to roughly 1 cm to prevent cracking

Compare the four modelling media in a short written evaluation, stating which medium suits which stage of a project and why

Build a papier-mâché form over a removable armature, applying at least four layers and allowing full drying between pairs of layers

Carve a small form in soft wood or soapstone using gouges and rasps, respecting grain direction and sharpening one tool yourself

Construct an assemblage from at least five found objects, joining them mechanically and with adhesive, and explain the compositional logic

Demonstrate waste-mould casting by making a two-part plaster piece mould of a simple shape and pulling one cast from it

Describe the distinguishing features of at least four Odisha folk and traditional art forms, noting materials, motifs and typical contexts

Sketch motif studies from Odisha traditions, redrawing at least eight distinct decorative units in your own hand

Design an original relief or plaque that adapts one traditional motif without copying a specific historical piece, and annotate the design decisions

Explain in writing how traditional craftspeople prepare and handle clay, stone or metal, and identify two practices worth carrying into your own studio work

Finish, dry and surface-treat the strongest two works from weeks 4 to 6, correcting cracks, refining edges and sealing or painting as appropriate

Photograph every finished work under consistent lighting with a neutral background and a scale reference

Write a 150-word artist statement and a 60-word caption for each piece covering medium, process and intent

Lay out a portfolio of 8 to 10 pages that sequences works to show progression across techniques

Rehearse a 5-minute spoken walkthrough of the portfolio, covering process, materials and design reasoning for each work

Answer 30 self-written recall questions spanning all seven domains, scoring at least 80 percent and logging weak areas

Revise the two weakest domains using targeted notes and one new practice sketch or model for each

Finalise the portfolio file, check image resolution, spelling of technical terms and page order, and export a submission-ready copy