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 period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid semester assessment40%
- End of semester assessment60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 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
Apply advanced skills and techniques in the casting and the finishing of a sculptural object;
- 3
Create works that synthesise ideas into a sculptural object or series of objects;
- 4
Understand the material propositions of casting materials that are investigated;
- 5
Apply skills and knowledge to further enhance a cross disciplinary engagement with sculptural and material practices;
- 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.