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FABR 2B01
Introduction to Fabrication: Bronze Casting & Digital Process
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Prerequisite: 3.0 credits of first-year studio and 1.0 credit of first-year liberal studies, (must include one of the Essay and the Argument courses with a passing grade of 60%: ENGL 1B04 or ENGL 1B05, formerly LBST 1B11, LBST 1B12 or LBST 1B13).
This studio course presents a creative approach to fundamental skills and techniques involved in the making of cast bronze and aluminum sculpture. Students will produce small sculptural forms through the lost wax process and be introduced to 3D technology and Rapid Prototyping (RP) computer automated fabrication. Through both analogue and digital approaches, students will be introduced to bronze casting applications in contemporary art and design. Students are encouraged to link their bronze casting project with multi media sculpture/installation concepts.
Notes: Priority in registration is given to Sculpture/Installation Majors.

Please take special note that this course has material fees associated with it. New title: formerly Introduction to Fabrication: Bronze Casting
Course was last updated May 14, 2014 - 2:48 PM