None Foundry I introduces students to the lost wax bronze casting process. Using the ceramic shell process, basic mold-making processes and wax fabrication, students will cast sculptural and utilitarian forms. Other foundry processes to be introduced include welding and bronze finishing and patination. None Introduces the use of bronze sand-casting processes. Casting terms, basic pattern making skills, and metal sculpture finishing processes will be covered.
Bronze casting is explored in both aesthetic and practical applications.
Finishing techniques for cast bronze and welding processes are also explored. Both aesthetic and practical applications of bronze casting will be explored, with a historical perspective in mind. A further exploration of advanced mold-making processes, welding and finish processes including patination will be emphasized. The areas covered in addition to advanced sand-casting processes will include casting terms, pattern making skills utilizing multiple piece molds and metal sculpture finishing processes. Two classes in the desired medium must be completed prior to enrollment in a Special Project.