ART 249 - Metal Casting

3 credit hours - Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Learn the technical, historic, and aesthetic aspects of metal casting processes related to sculpture. Develop skills in wax working, mold making, metal casting, metal finishing/chasing, and patina applications, with an emphasis on foundry safety. Lab fee $95.

Prerequisite(s): ART 135 or ART 138 or permission of department chair.

Note: Typically offered at MC; fall, spring, and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:

Discuss historical and cultural applications of metal casting
Produce sculptural compositions using metal casting materials, techniques, and processes
Design complex molds using techniques and processes related to metal casting
Apply recommended studio safety guidelines and categorize materials and tools used in metal casting
Assess consistencies and ratios when mixing chemically reactive materials such as sand, resin, and silicone
Critique work in progress and completed metal cast sculptures and formulate dialogues using appropriate terminology
Identify mold design elements