LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be familar with the techniques and processes involved for making a metal (bronze) cast.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 26.02.2025 - 11.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Denise Ziegler, Kalle Jalava, Korhonen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 poured, after which the casts are opened and the final bronze pieces are cleaned.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Active participation in course activities. Successful completion of personal metal cast.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
6 evening lectures (12h) + VERY intensive week working in foundry (40h) + independent work (29h)
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Provided in class
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 Autumn I
2025-2026 Spring IVRegistration:
Priority order in course registration 1. Students in Sculpture minor 2. Three ENG Students 3. Degree Students in ARTS
Minimum amount of participants is 8 students. Maximum amount of participants is 15 students.
After the registration has closed, SISU conducts a raffle to allocate all the seats while considering the possible prioritisation order stated above. If there are more registrants than available seats, ten (10) students from the remaining applicants are drawn and placed on a waiting list in numerical order. On the first day of the course, these students may check for available seats in case of no-shows. Any available seats are then filled in numerical order. Students on the waiting list will receive an email containing details about the registration status, once the registration period has closed.
Details on the schedule
applies in this implementation
Course completion requires at least 80% attendance and completion of assigned work given by the teachers by a specific deadline. The 20 % possibility to be absent is primarily allocated for sick days and other unforeseen circumstances. This course is taught on campus. You may take part in this course if your aim is to get credits.