ART 364 - CERAMICS STUDIO: MOLD MAKING

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Art

Description:

The use of molds in ceramic art has a history that extends far back into the most ancient ceramics of early human cultures. Mold making is a tool for producing multiples, for increasing efficiency and speed of production, or for building complex forms that would be challenging to build using other techniques. This course is an introduction to various mold making materials, including raw clay, ceramic bisque, wood, foam, fabric, cardboard, silicone rubber, and plaster. We will produce prototypes and molds for use with wet clay as well as casting slips, and will cover everything from the most basic one-piece press molds on up to complex multipart plaster molds. By the end of the course, students will be literate in a range of mold making techniques, and will be using these techniques to create finished works of art.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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