AD 323D - Foundry Bronze and Aluminum Casting

Offered Fall: No Offered Winter: Even numbered years Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No

4 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 4-0-0
Prerequisites: AD 101 or ARTD 209 or ARTD 210 or ARTD 222 or ARTD 223 or ARTD 224, or instructor permission.

Development of skills and concepts in the production of sculpture using the techniques of foundry style investment bronze and aluminum casting. Concentration is focused on learning various methods of casting, mold preparation, venting, gating and investing for gravity pour procedures. Students will also learn the operation of the kiln, furnace, and pouring procedures.