ART 188: Bronze Casting Foundry
University of California, Santa Cruz
Intermediate/advanced course in bronze casting sculpture. This is the only foundry-specific class in the UC system. Create sculptural objects using the lost wax method--the oldest and still most used sculpture technique in monumental and small scale casting. Lectures and demonstrations are combined with work time in class. Students generate sculptural forms in wax then gate, invest, weld, chase, patina, and present at least one finished piece. Students are billed a materials fee of $175. May be repeated for credit. (Formerly Foundry: Metal Casting.) May be repeated for credit.
Average GPA: 3.80
Grade distribution records: 129 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 75 | 58.1% |
| A- | 33 | 25.6% |
| B+ | 14 | 10.9% |
| B | 3 | 2.3% |
| B- | 2 | 1.6% |
| P | 1 | 0.8% |
| W | 1 | 0.8% |
Based on 129 student grade records across 7 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Sean M Monaghan 129 students, Average GPA 3.80