Jewelry and Metalsmithing Course Offerings

 

Art 204. Jewelry and Metalsmithing I.

3 credits. Offered: Fall & Spring semesters.

 

This studio course is an investigation into the tools, techniques, and processes fundamental to the designing and fabrication of contemporary wearable and non-wearable art executed predominantly in precious/semi-precious metal. The principles will be practiced and studied through individual projects, leading to proficiency for the making of body adornments, holloware, and simple fabricated objects. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included.

 

Art 305. Jewelry and Metalsmithing II.

3 credits. . Prerequisite: Art 204. Offered: Fall & Spring Semester

 

A continuation and expansion of Jewelry and Metalsmithing I. Specialized techniques and processes utilized in metal fabrication will produce works ranging from body adornment to small sculpture. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical and conceptual growth of the student and the development of a self-directed personal aesthetic expression. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included.

 

Art 401. Advanced Jewelry and Metalsmithing.

3 credits. Repeatable. Prerequisites:Art 112 , 114, 130, and 205.

A continuation and expansion of Jewelry and Metalsmihting II. Specialized techniques and processes utilized in metal fabrication will produce works ranging from body adornment to small sculpture. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical and conceptual growth of the student and the development of a self-directed personal aesthetic expression. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included.