ART 106 - Jewelry I

Credits: 3

Description
Introduction to basic fabricating processes, i.e., sawing and soldering of both common and fine metals. From simple jewelry pieces to setting stones or construction of simple non-jewelry pieces. Includes historical evolution of metal work and student research. Emphasis on knowledge and development of manual skills and personal aesthetic sense.

Student Learning Outcomes

Acquire a working knowledge of tools and equipment needed to design and make jewelry.
Become proficient in the techniques needed to fabricate metal.
Learn to saw, pierce, file and finish a piece of metal work.
Learn to solder and anneal metal.
Develop an appreciation for good craftsmanship.
Become comfortable with thinking and solving problems.
Putting ideas down on paper, and taking that concept through to finished art work.
Through research and writing a paper, develop an understanding of metal work through an historical reference.

Prerequisite: None