This course introduces students to the processes of developing a cast bronze from a prior approved object such as wax or an object that can be burnt out. Students will gain contemporary and historical knowledge of casting and reproducing art objects/components through practical and theoretical course models. Consideration will be given to finishes and surfaces relevant to conceptual intent. Students will keep visual and technical diaries and studio theory aims to develop critical and evaluative skills additionally occupational health and safety instruction is an integral part of the course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Competently utilise a range of skills relevant to casting and finishing bronze, in response to Sculpture Workshop projects.
- Explore the potential of material/s used in the bronze casting projects.
- Investigate the inventive application of concepts and processes.
- Engage with historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the reproduction and simulacra projects.
Indicative Assessment
Portfolio of studio work, Visual Diaries [Los 1-4] 80%.Documentation/Studio Theory, Critique [Los 2-4] 20%
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Workload
4 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice.Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1110 | |
| 2014 | $2484 | |
| 2013 | $2358 | |
| 2012 | $2358 | |
| 2011 | $2310 | |
| 2010 | $2250 | |
| 2009 | $2178 | |
| 2008 | $2178 | |
| 2007 | $2178 | |
| 2006 | $2178 | |
| 2005 | $2178 | |
| 2004 | $1836 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2454 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3090 |
| 2012 | $3090 |
| 2011 | $3090 |
| 2010 | $3090 |
| 2009 | $3090 |
| 2008 | $3090 |
| 2007 | $2988 |
| 2006 | $2988 |
| 2005 | $2988 |
| 2004 | $2778 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9185 | 21 Jul 2014 | 01 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |
