CURRENT CLASSES
ARTD 40
Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing This course is an introduction to a wide range of methods, techniques, and materials used to create jewelry and small-scale metal artwork and objects. Includes examination of the history and contemporary practices of jewelry-making and small metal casting/fabrication with a global cultural perspective.
ARTD 40A, B, C, D
Jewelry and Metal Arts This beginning-level jewelry and metal arts course focuses on introductory-level skills and processes. Instruction includes an overview of historical and contemporary metalwork, demonstrations, and practice of foundational fabrication techniques and designs. Participants learn how to create original jewelry and small-scale metal art objects by following course assignments and incorporating level-appropriate ideas and designs with materials and hands-on practice.
ARTD 42A, B, C
Jewelry: Metalsmithing Students create small-scale dimensional objects such as jewelry, vessels, hollowware, and relief forms using traditional metalsmithing methods. Processes such as chasing and repousse, embossing, synclastic shaping, hammer-driven fold forming, scoring, bending, and simple sinking and raising are covered. Presentations include cultural, historic, and contemporary examples. Demonstrations of skills and techniques are followed by hands-on practice to create finished works of art.
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