Life Casting for Beginners
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Start Date(s): 20 January 2024
- Duration: Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, one day
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Capture the human form on this practical workshop and learn to make your very own life cast sculpture directly from the body.
Whether you’re interested in sculpture, design, prosthetics or special effects for film and TV, this workshop is a valuable opportunity for anyone wanting to expand their skills and knowledge of the mould making process in relation to the human form.
Life casting allows you to capture the human form in perfect detail, from the texture of wrinkles through to fingerprints and all the individual quirks that makes us unique.
On this course, you’ll work with specialist mould-making materials including alginate and plaster to create a cast.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
What you’ll study
During the course, you will:
- learn about the safe use of the materials when applying them to the body, including the use of release agents and how to keep your model comfortable
- get hands-on experience using alginate to create a mould of your own hand
- cast a replica of your hand using plaster to take home with you
- observe a demonstration of a larger torso casting on a live model
- leave with the technical knowledge to continue creating your own work safely
- build an understanding of how to take on more complex projects
- look at how life casting is used in different creative industries and applications
- be able to ask specialist technical questions related to your own projects.
How you’re taught
You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You'll receive training and advice on how to use the fantastic equipment in our specialist casting and mould making workshop to develop your ideas and create exciting work.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Further information
You’ll leave with a good understanding of the processes commonly used in life casting and contemporary sculpture.
You’ll have completed a cast of your own hand and have technical notes to help you to go on creating more of your own sculptures in a safe and fun way.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: You should have an interest in mould making and life casting, and an eagerness to explore new ways of working and sharing your ideas.
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: You should have an interest in mould making and life casting, and an eagerness to explore new ways of working and sharing your ideas.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £295.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
The fee for this course is £295.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store: