Molds and Castings (#7 )

NWSA: Art 3-D Comprehensive

Fall 2017/Section 1/Friday/1:10pm - 3:45pm Room 5102

Instructors: Hans Evers & Phillip Lique

Final Assignment (#7) Multiples–casting and molds

Due date 12/22

Casting is a process in which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold (a vessel), which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. The solidified part is also known as a casting, which is ejected or broken out of the mold to complete the process.

Create 1 or 2 different molds from which to cast 5 or more sculptural elements.

Your must incorporate your 5 or more cast elements into one integrated final piece. You can also incorporate the molds themselves in the piece if you choose. Since you are casting at least 5 elements from 1 or 2 molds, at least 3 of your cast elements must be a ‘multiple’. Meaning they are the same.

Your molds can be made from cardboard, foam core, paper, wood, fabric, plastic or plaster. You can use any method to put them together.

Your castings can be made using plaster, cement and/or wax. You can combine these materials or you can choose to use only one of these. You can also combine your castings with other materials. Pay attention and plan ahead how you want them displayed –standing, hanging, on the floor, on a pedestal or on the wall.

Your final sculpture will be evaluated based on quality of castings and craftsmanship, overall sculptural effectiveness of the piece, ambition and personal voice.

11/17 Introduction of assignment

demos by teachers

11/24 no class (Thanksgiving) –work at home

make molds

12/1 bring work in progress

work on molds

and/or make castings from mold(s)

12/8 Basel field trip –no class

12/15 bring work in progress

work on molds

and/or make castings from mold(s)

12/22 Final Critiques