STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Upon completion of this course students shall demonstrate an understanding of basic bronze casting and mold making skills.  Students in this course will consult with the instructor to select projects/tasks that will be completed to the satisfaction of the instructor.  Given performance tests, the student will perform these tasks with a score of 75% or better:

         A.      Describe the methods used in art casting.

         B.      Explain the importance of art casting in the creation of the original sculpture.

         C.      Describe the methods used to make a mold.

         D.      Produce a mold.

         E.      Pour a wax replica.

         F.      Explain the method of wax investment in a ceramic shell.

         G.      Produce a wax investment in a ceramic shell.

         H.      Describe the ceramic shell burnout process.

         I.      Burnout a ceramic shell.

         J.      Pour a molten bronze ceramic shell sculpture.

         K.      Chase and clean a bronze casting.

         L.      Patinazate a bronze casting.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introductions

 II.     Shop Rules

         A.      Firearms

         B.      Ammunition

 III.    Shop Safety

         A.      Safety Glasses

         B.      If You Don¿t Know, Ask First ¿ Please

 IV.     Tools Needed

 V.      Class Projects

 VI.     Lesson Topics

         A.      Methods used in art casting

         B.      Art casting in the creation of the original sculpture

         C.      Mold production

         D.      Wax replicas

         E.      Wax investment in a ceramic shell

         F.      Ceramic shell burnout

         G.      Molten bronze ceramic shell sculpture

         H.      Chasing and cleaning bronze replica of original art work.

         I.      Patinazation of bronze