UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

SCU2021 Advanced moulding and casting

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

SCU2021 Advanced moulding and casting is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before SCU2021

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After SCU2021

No unit lists SCU2021 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: OHS1000, SCU1611 or SCU1612, SCU1021, or permission from the Unit Coordinator

Overview

This unit will explore advanced moulding and casting processes where you will learn casting processes and metal finishing techniques in materials such as bronze, aluminium, plaster, concrete and other materials. The unit looks at contemporary artists who employ casting processes and addresses the different conceptual frameworks for a range of casting outcomes.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Mid semester assessment
    40%
  • End of semester assessment
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically analyse the conceptual and material readings of different casting processes and what meanings are generated from working with these techniques within a contemporary context;

  2. 2

    Apply advanced skills and techniques in the casting and the finishing of a sculptural object;

  3. 3

    Create works that synthesise ideas into a sculptural object or series of objects;

  4. 4

    Understand the material propositions of casting materials that are investigated;

  5. 5

    Apply skills and knowledge to further enhance a cross disciplinary engagement with sculptural and material practices;

  6. 6

    Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities48 hours
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachOnline learning

12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study and studio practice.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Terri Bird
Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Terri Bird

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SCU2021?

SCU2021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is SCU2021 offered?

In 2020, SCU2021 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does SCU2021 have an exam?

No. SCU2021 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Fine Art
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available