Undergraduate Course: Jewellery: wax modelling and centrifuge casting (LLLA07156)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | THIS IS A FOR-CREDIT ONLY COURSE OFFERED BY THE OFFICE OF LIFELONG LEARNING (OLL); ONLY STUDENTS REGISTERED WITH OLL SHOULD BE ENROLLED.
This introductory course enables step-by-step learning through practice of Jewellery casting processes; from the design process to carving and modelling a wax ring, earring or broach to the finished product in gold or silver. Students will be introduced to specialised tool making, wax carving, modelling, sprueing, investing and burnout, centrifugal casting, grinding and polishing. Jewellery moulds and wax injecting to make multiples will also be covered as well as ways to cast organic and some plastic objects. Students are led through the process with both group demonstrations and individual instruction leading to the completion of several unique pieces of finished jewellery supported by samples and research documentation.
This course is suitable for all levels of experience and takes place in a safe environment of camaraderie and support.
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| Course description |
Over the class sessions the course will cover:
Introduction: overview of course, safety instruction, start by sawing off a piece of carving wax to start first project. Carving and modelling demonstrations. Tools, equipment and techniques. Discussion about design, sketchbooks and research. Examples of cast work.
Discussion of sprueing and deciding on strategies of approach for casting and for mouldmaking. Sprueing set up and investment preparation demonstration.
Casting demonstration.
Grinding and polishing.
Class group discussion based on work created to that point. Mouldmaking using vulcanized rubber. Demonstration of the wax injector to make multiples.
Organic and plastic materials demonstration.
Finishing techniques, continuance of casting more elaborate models
Formative Assessment and feedback: Class group discussion based on work created to that point.
Last chance to prepare for casting the final class.
Final casting. Group discussion and critique.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- By the end of the course, through attending classes and engaging in directed and independent study, students should be able to:
RESEARCH
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the ancient method of lost wax casting and a contextual knowledge of ways this process has informed their ideas, samples and resolved works
- PRACTICE
Evidence skills and understanding of the use of sculpting, carving and modelling in both hard and pliable materials appropriate for metal casting, melting and finishing techniques to create their own distinctive jewellery piece(s) - PRESENT
Select, edit and present a coherent range of studies, samples and make at least one finished jewellery piece derived from the wax casting which relates to their own research and ideas
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Reading List
McCreight, T., 1991, The Complete Metalsmith ¿ An Illustrated Handbook, Davis Publications Inc.
MacGrath, J., 2008, Jewellery Making: A Complete course for beginners, London: Apple Press
Larks Books 500 series: 500 Bracelets, 500 Necklaces, 500 Earrings, 500 Brooches, 500 Lockets & pendants, 1000 rings, New York: Lark Books
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Sculpting, mouldmaking, carving, filing, modelling, working with silver or gold, grinding and polishing, drawing, concept to object. Working through the material, learning patience as skills are developed. How to start a 10,000 hour journey. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Robbie Bushe
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Course secretary | Mr David Lonergan
Tel: (0131 6)51 4832
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