Course detail

Sculpture Technologies - winter

FaVU-ST2-ZAcad. year: 2018/2019

Work with polyesters, epoxides and silicon-caoutchoucs (or silicon rubber). Basics of welding (the course of welding will be provided at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering). Work with wood cutting and machine tools. Work with a chain saw. Health and safety measures. Non-traditional sculptor´s materials.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Department

Sculpture Studio (ASO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge of technologies.

Prerequisites

Basics of sculptural technologies.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Consultations and lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit.

Course curriculum

1. Lamination and casting materials, processing, usage.
2. Making laminate and silicone rubber casts.
3. Basics of welding
4. Safe working practices while using wood machining tools, their correct usage and maintennance

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To teach the students basic knowledge about working and use of different kinds of materials; to teach them the necessary skills.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at the seminars is mandatory, attendance at the lectures is optional.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Seminar

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

Sculpture Technologies - winter

Type of course unit