Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3Prerequisite"C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 130 or equivalent. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionAn examination of introductory foundry practices for sculpture, including an investigation into the global history of metal casting. An emphasis is placed on skill development, the ability to control media, and the exploration of metal casting as a geographically and culturally diverse artistic practice. Students will learn introductory sand casting, wax working, and ceramic shell mold-making processes to create their own cast metal sculptures that will reference styles, motifs, themes, and symbols of diverse cultures and perspectives. The course will offer students insight into the history and operation of sculpture foundry equipment and casting production tools. (CSU) 