INT-351: Fabrication Projects

Intermediate level students may continue to develop 3-D fabrication skills while working on personal projects to broaden their understanding of creative problem solving, craft and originality. Building on the knowledge gained from Materials for Art & Design(or other appropriate introduction), this class will explore the following: Making with metal: welding, wire constructions, armatures, cutting and joining of metal parts, hidden and visible welds; Surface finishing of metal: sanding, polishing + other treatments (Bondo, painting & powder coating); Non welded fastening methods: direct: tap and die, riveting and bolting, and indirect: adhesives and solvents; the creation of framing devices both visible and hidden. Students will work with metal, wood, plastics, 2-part epoxies, advanced multi-part mold making, ceramic blocking and building. Student input and requests of other fabrication methods will be considered. Students without a project in mind will have one assigned to teach the particular methodology. Time permitting the class may also visit relevant factory/designer/and artist studios. The course covers the safe operation of all craft work labor and will include a written quiz on material safety and instruction in the use of punch lists.