IDN2033 Mould making and casting for design
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
IDN2033 Mould making and casting for design is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before IDN2033
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After IDN2033
No unit lists IDN2033 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: You must have completed at least 24 credit points or approval from Chief Examiner
Overview
In this unit you will focus on the development of both design and sculptural technologies specific to the cast object. Mould making and casting is a fundamental process of design that requires practical knowledge of processes and material. Designers require these skills to effectively and intelligently design and specify materials and processes.
In this unit you will be encouraged to use experimental processes and cross-disciplinary approaches that will help you develop unique approaches to your creative practice. You will explore how contemporary technologies such as CAD and 3D printing intersect with traditional hands-on creative practice investigating both traditional and contemporary materials.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Brief 1 - Sweets, bridging senses, open moulds30%
- Brief 2 - Toys, bootleg sampling, two part moulds30%
- Brief 3 - Free, material translation, moulding as medium40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate and communicate the concepts and methodologies of making and casting for design;
- 2
Understand the combined value of emerging and traditional approaches to mould making and casting in design;
- 3
Produce new works through mould making and casting in multiple materials;
- 4
Evaluate and communicate the cultural value of an object through its materiality and form.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Jack Balfour
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Amy Killen
- Mr Ian Wong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IDN2033?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is IDN2033 offered?
In 2023, IDN2033 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does IDN2033 have an exam?
No. IDN2033 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.