Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will be familar with the techniques and processes involved for making a metal (bronze) cast.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 03.03.2021 - 16.04.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Kalle Jalava, Juhani Orkas, Antti-Ville Reinikainen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kalle Jalava, Juhani Orkas, Antti-Ville Reinikainen, Alex Suomi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The introductory lectures gives students a good background to both industrial and art (traditional) metal casting foundry techniques. Students each create a small sculpture or object from wax for casting. Students are shown how to create molds for casting. Students are involved with preparing the foundry for casting. The metal is melted and oured, after which the casts are opened and the final bronze pieces are cleaned.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Active participation in course activities. Successful completion of personal metal cast.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    6 evening lectures + VERY intensive week working in foundry

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Provided in class

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Taide Nyt!, Havainto, Studio A, Studio B, or similar.

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    WebOodi


    The order of priority for admitting students:
    1. Exchange students in Aalto ARTS, 2 places (applies to courses taught in English)
    2. Minor students (applies to compulsory courses in the minor)
    3. Degree students in Aalto ARTS & ENG
    4. Students from other schools in Aalto University and students who have applied for the course through different student mobility schemes (flexible study right (JOO) studies etc.)
    5. Other students

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Because of the Covid-19 restrictions in the foundry the amount of the students accepted for this course may be limited.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Minimun amount of participants is 8 students.


  • Applies in this implementation:

    Because of the Covid-19 restrictions in the foundry the amount of the students accepted for this course may be limited.