ARAD 42103 - (was 4321) Small Metal Casting

Threes credit hours.

Was ARAD 4321. After building an understanding of the principal techniques, materials, and thought in the jewelry and metalsmithing field, casting will be explored as a method for developing three-dimensional forms in metal derived from constructed and found models. Students will investigate direct and machine-enabled methods of mold making and casting. Additional processes surrounding the mass production of components will be considered in this course. Alternative methods and materials for casting will also be introduced in this course. Emphasis will be placed on combining previously learned techniques with newly acquired techniques in a method that is visually cohesive and technically proficient.

Prerequisites: ARAD 32003