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JEWL 1118: Lost Wax Carving and Casting
Effective date
May 2021
Department
Jewellery
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Learn one of the oldest techniques for crafting jewellery. This course introduces students to wax carving and the lost wax casting process for rings or pendants. Students will learn about designing, wax carving methods and tools, spruing, investing, casting, and finishing sterling silver. Some basic metalsmithing techniques will also be covered.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
General Interest
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss wax carving methods and tools
- Design a piece of jewellery
- Carve wax models of a ring or pendant
- Cut the sprue and do investing (as it relates to wax carving)
- Use the lost wax casting process
- Finish and polish sterling silver jewellery
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 24
Total Hours: 24
Total Hours: 24
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- jewellery design wax carving methods wax carving tools investing, casting and finishing basic metalsmithing techniques
Learning resources
Additional costs for materials approximately $50. List of supplies provided at first class.
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.