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Students are introduced to metal casting using the lost-wax process and sand casting. Wax or clay is used to form an original pattern for lost wax while wood, ren shape, or other durable material is used for sand casting. Mold making, foundry work, and metal finishing are covered, as are the rules-of-thumb for shrinkage, gating, and core creation. Advanced students may explore possibilities of multiple production and alternate molding techniques. This course is intended for both fine art and design students who are interested in metal casting as either a fine art pursuit or a manufacturing process used in industry.
Course descriptions are stored in OASIS and are maintained by the Associate Dean for each School.
