METAL CASTING/ SCRAP METAL (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25DVAS804
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to judge the movement of metal and construct hollow metal work. Students will be able to understand the intricacies of the process of metal casting, understand the science behind the processes, surface treatments on the casted work. 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

 

Course Code

Course Title

25DVAS804

Metal Casting/ Scrap Metal

(Practical)

 

CO78: Combine all the

 found objects, wires, other metallic objects to build forms and shapes they desire, in ways of layouts and maquettes for the metal casting.

 

CO79: Create a portfolio  testing out processes like welding, rebiting, etc. to compose a sculpture with found metals or by joining casted metal. Constucting sculptures of global standards enhancing their chances of 

employment.

 

CO80: Defend their understanding of composition, concepts, self-expression, creativity and visual communication skills developed and establish herself as an employable artist.

 

CO81: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion on composition subjects, Tutorials, Videos, Demonstration, Reading assignments.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Sketching, lay outing, Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks,  Field practical, handling of tools and varied materials , giving tasks to create sketches, layouts.

Layouts and Sketches, Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End Examinations,Daily Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction and Final Submissions

COURSE CONTENT:

Flexible mould making and lost wax casting of composition suitable for metal casting with appropriate emphasis on technique.

SUBMISSIONS:  1 composition of Minimum of 1 ft.

                            20 layout and drawing

                           5 sketches per day

 

 

  

 
Essential Readings: 
  1. Meera Mukharjee, Folk Metal Craft of Eastern India, All India Handicrafts Board
  2. Nicholas de oliveira, Installation Art, Thames & Hudson 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Ian Dawson, Making Contemporary Sculpture, Crowood Publication
  2. Nicholas Penny, The Materials of Sculpture, Yale University Press
References: 
  1. https://www.indian-heritage.org/sculpture/metal.htm
  2. https://owlcation.com/humanities/metal-art-decorative-uses-of-iron-tin-lead
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=DpDM1MFJs8w&t=11s&pp=ygUPc2N1bHB0aW5nIG1ldGFs
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=8OX4lQSGazw&pp=ygUPc2N1bHB0aW5nIG1ldGFs
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=WLJjoX6xxN8&pp=ygUPc2N1bHB0aW5nIG1ldGFs
 
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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