SYNTHETIC MOULD AND CAST (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25CVAS405
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to develop understanding of the process of multiple casting in sculptures. Construct or assemble a 3D composition using their knowledge of mother molds in silicon and multiple castings.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

25CVAS405

Synthetic Mould and Cast

(Practical)

CO85: Enhance their sense of maquettes, layouts and commercial sculptures through material and process of casting and mould making of existing sculptures 

CO86: Compile the techniques and process of clay modeled work the process of synthetic mould making in silicon, rubber, fiber etc to ensure material proficiency in making a reusable mould.

CO87: Justify the process of casting and moulding at advanced level with various new age materials of casting like fiberglass, resin, silicon etc

CO88: 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:

 Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical, handling of photography tools.

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

COURSE CONTENT:

Simple composition in relief and round with appropriate emphasis on technique of synthetic mold and cast

 

Submission Simple compositions with 2 molds and 2 castings in any of the synthetic mediums

20 Layouts and Drawing

 
Essential Readings: 
  1. Nicholas Penny, The Materials of Sculpture, Yale University Press

Suggested Readings: 

  1. Pip Seymour, The Artist’s Handbook, Arcturus, Grange Books PLC
Academic Year: