Foundry Practices

Catalog description

This course will introduce and develop students’ skills in casting metals with an emphasis on cast iron and the use of cupola. Course content will cover advanced pattern-making, mold-making, sprueing, patination, and casting techniques will be introduced. Students will create several cast metal pieces using different mold-making materials and alloys. At the completion of this course students will be able to develop their concepts through cast metal sculpture. **Fee: There is a materials fee required for this course and an additional course fee applied via student account. See course notes for course fee information**