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Description
This interdisciplinary studio seminar based in the foundry is designed for graduate students interested in exploring metal casting as a material integrated into individual studio and research practice. The first portion of the course focuses on technical instruction in foundry processes and project development. The second portion emphasizes independent projects, advising, and critical discussions.
Traditional and contemporary foundry techniques¿including lost wax casting, lost 3D print casting, mold making, and various pattern-making processes¿will be addressed through readings and demonstrations. The work of contemporary artists such as Hank Willis Thomas, Louise Bourgeois, Simone Leigh, and Debra Butterfield will be discussed for both technical and conceptual consideration. Methods for developing works that incorporate cast metal elements into mixed-media projects will also be explored.
Students are expected to develop and produce either a moderately scaled project or a series of small projects utilizing foundry processes as a significant component. Completed works will be presented for a culminating critique. Junior and senior undergraduate students may enroll in this course by emailing the instructor to request authorization to register.
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Class Number
2139
Credits
3
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