Course Description
An introduction to the techniques utilized to make multiples
for jewelry and small scale objects. The course will consist of a
number of exercises and assignments to familiarize students and
enable them to become proficient with lost wax casting, carving
wax, modeling wax, stone setting in wax, and mold making for the
purpose of making multiples and/or repetitive elements.
Athena Title
Lost Wax Casting Jewelry Obj
Prerequisite
ARST 2600
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will learn to use new tools and develop techniques utilized in making multiples for jewelry or small-scale objects, developing design skills and technical competency in working with materials.
- Students will become proficient with lost wax casting, carving wax, modeling wax, stone setting in wax models, and mold making for the purpose of making multiples and/or repetitive elements.
- Students will enhance their ability to solve both design and technical problems, focusing on the relationship between form, process, subject matter, and content.
- Students will learn how to cultivate commitment and professionalism, applying newly developed skills and knowledge to design a line of jewelry to be sold.
- Through discussions and slide presentations, students will become familiar with both historical and contemporary ideas in jewelry, art, and material culture, while expanding their awareness of historical and contemporary movements in metalsmithing. Students will be well versed in critical theory and able to apply knowledge of current trends in context with their own work.
- Students will learn to communicate their creative expression through project presentation at various stages of development, articulating ideas both orally and visually.
Topical Outline
- Exercises and assignments in lost wax casting, carving wax, modeling wax, stone setting in wax models, and mold making for the purpose of making multiples and/or repetitive elements.
- Contemporary and historical material culture, emphasizing concepts and ideas within the arena of jewelry and objects with relationship to art/craft-based practices.
- Lectures and in-class discussions engaging critical discourse revolving around topics such as materiality, the body, and objecthood. Introduction to a wide range of practitioners and modes of visual dialogue spanning from the fine arts, crafts, design, and new media.
- Class time will be divided between lectures, discussions, lab work, and critiques.
