AR 353 - Sculpting and Hot Casting

3 Credit(s)

This course emphasizes the conceptual aspects of sculpture while introducing the development of technical skills related to casting metal and related processes. The course is structured around assignments that emphasize individual work ethic and productivity, research skills, creative expressiveness, and class participation. Projects may include content in life cast molds, modeling clay, lost wax casting of bronze, aluminum, and/or iron, multipart rubber and support shell molds, TIG welding process, and patination of metal. This course has a course specific fee to cover the costs of some materials.

Prerequisite(s):
AR 252 Minimum Grade: C-

AR 253 Minimum Grade: C-