ART 355 - Sculpture Foundry: From Miniature to Monumental

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Art

Description:

This junior level course examines the process and practice of contemporary cast metal sculpture. The aim is to provide a platform to develop and push the boundaries related to the art of Foundry. In a critically engaged studio environment, students develop concepts and explore casting in bronze, iron, steel, copper, aluminum, while engaging with a variety of mold-making and construction techniques, including lost wax and the patination of metals. Individual or collaborative projects from miniature to monumental may include object-based work or site-specific installations. Prerequisite: ART 255.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Studio

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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