ART 188 Bronze Casting: Foundry

Intermediate/advanced course in bronze casting sculpture. This is the only foundry-specific class in the UC system. Create sculptural objects using the lost wax method--the oldest and still most used sculpture technique in monumental and small scale casting. Lectures and demonstrations are combined with work time in class. Students generate sculptural forms in wax then gate, invest, weld, chase, patina, and present at least one finished piece. Students are billed a materials fee of $175. May be repeated for credit. (Formerly Foundry: Metal Casting.)