Through a progressive approach based on personal creativity, the course enables students to learn the basics of various molding techniques in order to reproduce a wide range of three-dimensional objects. Plaster, earth, ceramics, and various polymers will be used within the context of personal projects developed by the students. Demonstrations and technical explanations will help each student gradually gain independence and effectively use part of the equipment at the Centre d’expérimentation et de réalisation en céramique contemporaine (CERCCO) of HEAD – Geneva.
Learning objectives include identifying the technical constraints of a form to be reproduced; learning different types of molds and their characteristics and various materials suitable for molding; selecting and clearly defining a reproduction process adapted to a specific creative project; and applying knowledge to reproduce different forms with precision and care.
Practical information: We recommend coming with an apron and workshop shoes. A modest contribution of CHF 30.- is requested from each student for certain raw materials (plaster, casting porcelain). Any more expensive materials will be at the student’s expense.