VAFA246 Sculpture/Foundry
Department of Arts and Communication: Sculpture
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFA246 Sculpture/Foundry
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VAFA141 (C or better) or VAFA105 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Safe shop practices are emphasized. In addition to class studio time, students are expected to work outside of class each week in the studio area under the supervision of a Lab Assistant or at home. There is a studio supply cost for this course.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This advanced course emphasizes foundry practices. Initial work is done in foundry wax or Styrofoam. Topics covered are procedures in ceramic shell or investment and burnout of wax preparatory to casting in metal. Basic foundry procedures are followed and studied. Finish and treatment of metal castings are also explored.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- create works of art through metal casting techniques;
- develop designs that are conceptually based; and
- translate into metal an appropriate sculptural form.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
Students will experience the basic operation of an art foundry, such as:
- mold making
- casting: lost wax, ceramic shell and/or sand-casting
- flaxing, melting, and alloying of metals
- patination and chasing aluminum and/or bronze
- tig welding and/or silver soldering
- safe shop practices
- use appropriate vocabulary to evaluate and critique personal work and that of their peers
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Works are assessed through critiques, based on the successful conceptualization, design, execution, and completion of specific assignments.
- Individual meetings with instructor are held to assess students' overall progress, artistic growth, and safe practices.
- Additional evaluative tools may include one or more of the following: performance-based tasks, discussions, exercises, written assignments, research-based reports, presentations, online activities, quizzes and/or exams.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Digital images and technology as selected by instructor are incorporated. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/04; Revised 6/09; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015;Revised 5/20; Revised 5/20/2024