Program Summary
SCULPTURE FOUNDRY - Certificate of Achievement
2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
The Certificate of Achievement in Sculpture Foundry prepares students for entry level work in artistic and commercial sculpture foundries, complements existing Fine Arts degrees for students hoping to transfer in sculpture, and prepares students to set up their own production studios to work as independent artists. Students learn the foundations of sculptural design and produce original work that demonstrates a high level of craft. Emphasis is placed on job-related skills, including mold making, chemical safety, and the casting process including gating, investing, burnout, casting, chasing, and patina.
Career Opportunities
Students who complete the certificate will be skilled at jobs in art and commercial foundries, can work independently as professional artists, contribute to gallery and art fair positions, and will be prepared for internships and paid apprenticeships as studio assistants.
Units: 16.0-18.0
ART 270
FUNDAMENTALS OF 3-D DESIGN
3.0
ART 271
SCULPTURE I
3.0
ART 274A
SCULPTURE FOUNDRY: BRONZE CASTING I
3.0
ART 274B
SCULPTURE FOUNDRY: BRONZE CASTING II
3.0
ART 274C
SCULPTURE FOUNDRY: BRONZE CASTING III
3.0
1.0-3.0
ART 250
WORK EXPERIENCE IN ART
1.0-3.0
OR
ART 272
SCULPTURE II
3.0
OR
ART 293
PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION
3.0
Total: 16.0-18.0
Program Outcomes
Independently demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of the use and safety of materials, tools, equipment, and techniques of a variety of sculpture processes and specifically sculpture foundry.
Assessment in Art 270, Art 271 and Art 274C
Produce sculptural works that demonstrate understanding of representational, abstract, non-objective, and conceptual imagery.
Assessed in Art 270, Art 271, Art 274C
Creatively apply the visual elements and principles of 3-D design to the formal applications of sculpture.
Assessed in Art 270, Art 271, Art 274C
Employ traditional and non-traditional finishes and presentation methods for cast bronze and aluminum sculpture.
Assessment of capstone projects in Art 274C.
Analyze historical and contemporary developments, trends, materials, and approaches in sculpture.
Written assignments and participation in class critiques Art 270, Art 271, Art 274C.
Assess professional career options in sculpture.
Written assignment in Art 250, Art 272 or Art 293.