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JADE 1123: Metal Techniques 2: Wax Modeling and Casting 

Effective date

September 2022 

Department

Jewellery Art & Design 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

This course introduces students to the many processes associated with lost-wax casting. Wax carving (precision and free-form), cuttlefish casting, sprueing, investing, centrifugal casting, moulding (rubber and silicone), and wax injecting are all covered. Students also learn advanced, efficient methods of finishing and polishing cast pieces. Special attention is paid to health and safety when working with these potentially dangerous materials and equipment 

Credits

6.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

JADE 1120. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 150
Total Hours: 150
 

Instructional Strategies

Demonstrations, hands-on activities, technical assignments, creative projects. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

30 

6-8 technical assignments worth 3-5% each 

Project 

60 

2-3 creative projects worth 20-30% each 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

Quiz testing theoretical knowledge 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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