| Course Name |
Mould Making & Casting |
| Course Provider |
Limerick Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
9153 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate |
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Limerick Institute of Technology |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Commencing in September and January.
You can apply or register for your programme of choice using one of the following methods:
• Online: Go to flexiblelearning.lit.ie and hit the 'Apply Now' button on the relevant course page.
• Email: Send a c...
Hide-Commencing in September and January.
You can apply or register for your programme of choice using one of the following methods:
• Online: Go to flexiblelearning.lit.ie and hit the 'Apply Now' button on the relevant course page.
• Email: Send a completed form to flexible@lit.ie.
• By Post: Send your completed form to the relevant office in Limerick or Thurles.
• In Person: Call to our Limerick or Thurles office to submit your form in person.
Application/Registration cannot be completed over the phone.
Make sure you complete all sections of your application form and attach all relevant information as outlined on the form.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Duration: 10 weeks, 2 hours per week.
Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
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| Course Fee |
Expand+Programme Fees: €250
PAYMENT METHODS
Fees for programmes offered through Flexible Learning differ from programme to programme. Check the details in the handbook. In some cases particular criteria apply in terms of fee payments.
If you wish ...
Hide-Programme Fees: €250
PAYMENT METHODS
Fees for programmes offered through Flexible Learning differ from programme to programme. Check the details in the handbook. In some cases particular criteria apply in terms of fee payments.
If you wish to pay by cheque, bank draft or postal order, please make payable to Limerick Institute of Technology and submit with your completed registration form to the Department of Flexible Learning.
Payment by credit or debit card is possible at any time during office opening hours either in person or by telephone. If you are registering by post and wish to pay by credit or debit card, simply tick the relevant box and a member of the Flexible Learning team will contact you to take the payment by telephone.
Where fees are being paid by an employer or other third party, a sponsorship agreement must be completed by the student and employer and issued to LIT. Invoices will only be issued to employers/third parties when this is completed.
Payment of programme fees must be received from the employer prior to commencement of the programme. In the event that invoices have not been paid prior to the commencement of a programme, the student will be required to pay the fee and subsequently claim it back from his/her employer.
Please note that for security reasons, we are unable to accept cash payments.
All programme fees must be paid in full before the commencement of a programme, unless otherwise indicated. Receipts will be issued to students or employer/third party upon payment of fees. Students
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| Entry Requirements |
There are no formal academic entry requirements. This programme is suitable for anyone wishing to learn technical aspects of moulding and casting combined with exploring unconventional applications in creative projects. No previous experience necessary, however the program is also suitable for experienced practitioners who wish to develop proficiencies. Materials will be provided. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+LIT STUDENT CONCESSION FEES
Students registered on full time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at LIT at the time of registration, may be eligible for a 25% reduction on Flexible Learning programme fees and are also eligible for substantial...
Hide-LIT STUDENT CONCESSION FEES
Students registered on full time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at LIT at the time of registration, may be eligible for a 25% reduction on Flexible Learning programme fees and are also eligible for substantial reductions on the NISO Health & Safety programmes. Students should call to the Department of Flexible Learning for further details.
STAFF CONCESSION PAYMENTS
Under a joint arrangement between the Limerick Institute of Technology and the City of Limerick Vocational Education Committee, a minimum number of places are reserved on some programmes for permanent whole-time staff members free of charge except where there is an external validating body. This is taken into account by each Head of School/Department when deciding whether a programme is viable. However, these places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, up to the allocated numbers.
TAX RELIEF ON TUITION FEES
Tax relief is available at the standard rate of income tax for tuition fees paid by or on behalf of students who attend an approved programme of study which must be at least two years in duration. Further information and an application form for tax relief on tuition fees is available from the Revenue Commissioners’ website, www.revenue.ie. A receipt for fees paid must accompany the completed application form.
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| Comment |
Location: LSAD Clare Street
Qualification
Certificate in Mould Making and Casting (Certificate of Attendance). |
| Course Content |
Expand+Aims
The aim of this programme is to introduce participants to a wide variety of moulding and casting techniques. Each participant will gain an appreciation and understanding of the fundamental elements involved in mould making. Participants will ga...
Hide-Aims
The aim of this programme is to introduce participants to a wide variety of moulding and casting techniques. Each participant will gain an appreciation and understanding of the fundamental elements involved in mould making. Participants will gain experience in the use of various moulding materials and processes and develop proficiencies in creating multiples of an object. Participants will gain experience in the use of silicone, alginate, wax and plaster casting. Casting strategies and contemporary art practice will be explored to realise a piece to be cast in plaster, wax, jesmonite and resin.
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| Subjects Taught |
Content
• Clay push moulds
• 2 piece silicone moulds
• Alginate life casts
• Vacuum form moulding
• Sculpting techniques, combining found objects
• Casting in jesmonite, resin and wax
• Sprewing of objects for lost wax process in preparation for bronze casting will be introduced.
• Participants will have the option to cast their finished piece in bronze, incurring extra cost, at a fine art foundry. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment/Examinations
There will be no formal examination. A group discussion and feedback on work in progress and final piece presentation will be timetabled. |
| Further Enquiries |
For further information: Dept of Flexible Learning
Tel: 061 293802 Email: Flexible@lit.ie |
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