Life Casting Short Course
Course description
Course overview
The Life Casting Short Course is designed to introduce students to the art of life casting. Students learn how to cast different parts of the body to create their own sculpture and monumentalise themselves and others.
The course covers a wide variety of techniques starting with basic use of modroc and alginate; two materials often used in life-casting from the body. Students will then explore how to create replicas in plaster.
During the course, students will learn how to safely cast the hand and torso and see a demonstration on how to cast a head / face in plaster.
Students will be shown a series of engaging demonstrations before developing their own ideas. They will have the opportunity to work on their own projects with guidance from the tutor.
Who this course is for
The Life Casting Short Course is ideal for artists, designers or creatives with an interest in theatre design or prop making. It is also a good choice for anyone looking to learn a new skill, find out more about sculpture and create plaster casts for special effects and theatre.
The course is suitable for those at a beginner / intermediate level, or as a refresher for those with previous experience.
Key information
Topics covered
- Modroc - safe use of all materials
- Plaster - types of plaster and when to use them for life casting
- Alginate
- Statues - casting some samples in concrete
- Body casting - health and safety
- Developing ideas for sculptures and projects
Learning outcomes
- Have an understanding of the basics of mixing plaster, alginate, making moulds and casts of parts of the body
- Have an understanding of hand and body casting
- Have made their own sculpture or project with a developed idea
- Have gained knowledge about monuments and statues through group discussions
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance.
Materials
- Notebook
- Apron / Overalls
- Messy clothes (students can expect to get very messy during the course and should wear clothing that they don't mind getting messy)
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