ART 371 - Foundry Casting for Sculpture

Institution:

American River College

Subject:

Description:

Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB This course introduces the techniques, metallurgy, and practice of casting bronze and aluminum for sculpture using the sand molding method. Emphasis is placed on historical examples, design, techniques, vocabulary and safety. Patterns are utilized directly with sand to create sculptures in metal. Different artists and topics are covered each semester. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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