DRAFT 2025-2026 College Catalog DRAFT [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ART 124 - Metal Casting 1 Credits, 1.5 Contact Hours 0.5 lecture periods 1 lab period Introduction to metal casting. Includes metal casting techniques, and individualized projects.
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the use of metal casting techniques including proper safety.
- Create an individualized project using metal casting techniques.
Outline: I. Metal Casting Techniques
- Wax forming
- Investment mold making
- Wax burn out
- Metal chasing and finishing
- Health and safety practices in metal casting
II. Individualized Project Possibilities
- Non-representational form
- Abstraction
- Kinetic
- Functional object
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