This course is recommended for all students considering working in sculpture and interested in mild steel design methods. It is open to all students with a curiosity about materials and building processes. There are fundamental introductions to gas and electric welding (electrode/stick,GMAW), forging (cold and hot), fabrication techniques, and general shop safety. Please note that this course may require additional materials to be purchased by the student. Links to student supplied materials will be sent out a month ahead of the class beginning, are basic safety equipment and can be used during your years at Bennington and beyond.
Learning Outcomes:
Ability to work with others in a communal environment.
Understanding the knowledge for certification in mild steel welding.
Practice and understanding applications in experiential learning/experientially/implicit memory.
Delivery Method: Fully in-person
Course Level: 2000-level
Credits: 2
F 8:30AM - 12:10PM (2nd seven weeks)
Maximum Enrollment: 14
Course Frequency: Once a year
Categories: 2000 , All courses , Fully In-Person , Sculpture , Second Seven Week , Two Credit
Tags: fabrication , Iron , sculpture