molds
Course Description
Summary
This course explores the art and technique of mold making and its supportive processes.Think about all the teeth molds we make when we munch through our evening supper. Our mouths often act as molds to shape the pressures related to communication and speech. This class will investigate processes related to many different types of molds, from making multiple plaster part molds to flexible silicone examples. Control is often the defining element. Students will engage in hands-on practice, learning both traditional and modern mold-making methods that have shaped artistic production from classical statuary to today鈥檚 contemporary practices.
Through practical projects, critical discussions, and research the students will uncover the evolving role of mold making as both a technical skill and a conceptual framework in art.The course is designed to shine light on how mold-making techniques have not only influenced material processes but also informed broader artistic narratives and cultural dialogues.
Learning Outcomes
- 1. Learn how to control and understand the properties of common pottery plaster..
2. Gain fluency in the fundamental aesthetics of three dimensional form.
3. Learn about the history of screeding and traditional plaster reinforcement techniques..
4. Understand how to process and master simple problems through understanding the related variables.
5. Work together in a group project to work efficiently within a set project timeframe.