Multiples and Casting and Molds
Due date 10/5
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 3 or more sculptural elements. Your molds can be made
from cardboard, foam core, paper, wood, fabric, plastic or similar materials.
You can use any method to put them together or unite them. Pieces must reach at
least 12” in height or length.
Your final castings must be
made using plaster. You can combine your castings together or with other materials
to create a whole sculpture and to make the piece(s) stand. Your piece(s)
must stand on a pedestal or on the floor -they cannot hang, lean or be
attached to the wall.
You must MAKE your
molds, they can not be found’ or ‘ready made’ Your castings must be abstract
forms -they can not be figurative!
Your final sculpture will
be evaluated based on quality of castings and craftsmanship, overall sculptural
effectiveness of the piece, ambition and personal voice.
9/14 Introduction of assignment
demos by teachers
Brainstorming, cutting patterns
Homework for 9/21:
Create molds from cardboard
(etc) to bring into class for casting. Create your sketches of the desired
outcome.
9/21 Bring
your molds from home to begin casting in plaster, work in class
9/28 Bring
work in progress
work on molds
and/or make castings from mold(s)
10/5 Final
Critiques
