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GROSSMONT COLLEGE Official Course Outline ART 283 A-B-C-D FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT 1. Course Number GROSSMONT COLLEGE

Official Course Outline

ART 283 A-B-C-D FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT

1. Course
Number
Course Title


Semester Units
Hours


ART 283 A-B-C-D
Foundry Technology

2

1.5 hour lecture
and
Equipment
2.5
hours
laboratory

2. Prerequisites



A C or CR grade or higher in Art 130 or equivalent.

COREQUISITE

None.


Recommended
Preparation

None.


3. Catalog
Description

The practice, operation and fabrication of sculpture foundry equipment and casting production tools.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the course curriculum by participating in metal casting
through the actual operation of furnaces and related foundry equipment. The course will offer students a
rare opportunity to learn the theory and practice of refractory, burner and combustion safety systems
indispensable to the production of contemporary sculpture. Students may wish to produce their own
castings in conjunction with course activities.

4. Course
Objectives


The student will:
a. Examine the practice, operation and maintenance of sculpture foundry equipment.
b. Evaluate proper application of casting production tools.
c. Estimate the requirements for the actual production of kilns, furnaces and related sculpture and
foundry production equipment.
d. Research and apply historical techniques when applicable.
e. Participate in the operation of foundry equipment.
f. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of safe tool and equipment practices.

5. Instructional
Facilities

a. Access to the internet.
b. A sculpture lab designed and outfitted with tools and equipment for working with metal and a foundry
for bronze casting. Adequate lighting, electric power with G.F.I. circuits, sinks with traps,
environmental controls (heating and air conditioning), dust removal & acid ventilation, emergency
telephone and secured storage areas are required.
c. Slide projector, DVD, AV monitor, and a single G-4 or G-5 Macintosh compatible AV computer, casting
furnaces, burn out furnaces, ceramic shell investment facilities, temperature controlled wax room,
mulling equipment, standard investment and burn out kiln.
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6.
Special Materials Required Of Students

a.
Personal safety equipment such as face shields, welding gloves, ear protection and safety shoes.
b.
Additional materials necessary to complete a project is a student chooses this option.

7. Course
Content

a.
Contemporary metal sculpture & casting methodology.
b.
Technical developments in the field of contemporary metal sculpture.
c.
Ceramic shell casting, forging, welding, and metal production techniques currently in use in the field.
d.
Participate in the operation of various sculpture and ceramic shell casting and production
equipment.
e.
Historical and contemporary development of sculpture casting methodology.

8.
Method Of Instruction

a. Lecture.
b. Demonstrations.
c.
Individual instruction in a fabrication lab environment setting.

9.
Method Of Evaluating Student Performance

a.
Hands-on methodology that demonstrates student proficiency.
b.
Written competency tests.
c.
Student project performance.
d.
Ability to work safely in collaboration with other students and staff.
e.
A comprehensive written final.

10.
Outside Class Assignments

Review of technical specifications such as casting, safety, and equipment operation specifications.

11. Texts

a.
Required Text(s):
Young & Fennell. Methods for Modern Sculptors. Escondido, CA: Sculpt-Nouveau, 2004.
b. Supplementary texts and workbooks:


Supplemental materials to be provided by the instructor as needed to support the curriculum.


Date approved by the Governing Board: April 17, 2007