JEWL 102: Molten Metal: Introduction to Jewelry Casting, students will explore the sculptural side of jewelry through a variety of casting techniques and mold making. Students will create three dimensional forms with molten metal using the ancient techniques of direct pour, cuttlefish, and lost wax casting.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 8 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 96 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 6 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 6 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- complete a number of samples and projects which will demonstrate basic jewellery casting skills such as: safe use of an oxy-acetylene torch with a casting tip, melting and pouring metal into molds, carving wax models, spruing, investing, and constructing with cast elements;
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.