ART 384 - Metal Design: Emphasis in Casting

Institution:

American River College

Subject:

Description:

Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ESLW 320, or placement through assessment process. Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB This course covers historical and contemporary approaches to centrifugal casting, mold making, wax patterns, and the aesthetic aspects of metal casting for small scale sculpture and jewelry will be studied. Basic methods and techniques for wax working, kiln burnout, centrifugal casting, vulcanized rubber molds and metal fi nishing will be emphasized. May be taken twice for credit.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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