Fine Art – Sculpture – Constructing Sculpture through Bronze Casting – Introductory

This 22 week course is suitable for students with art and object making experience or knowledge of design. It will provide students with an introduction to technical skills in bronze casting and in sculptural construction. At the end of the course students will have an understanding of the bronze casting process and be able to construct from start to finish a bronze sculptural form. The course will provide an introduction to bronze casting, and students will work in a foundry/ studio to produce original work. Subjects covered include, bronze casting techniques, wax work, silicone, investment, mould making using clay, metal finishing, and patination. The course will concentrate on technique and work practice and students will learn the process through direct involvement in their own work.