ART 206 - Jewelry II

Credits: 3

Description
Introduction to the basic techniques of lost wax metal casting (centrifuge and vacuum). Includes information about advanced fabricating techniques with emphasis on personal expression and individual artistic growth.

Student Learning Outcomes

Acquire a working knowledge of tools and equipment needed to design and make jewelry.
Know how to create a texture on metal with the techniques of etching, chasing and engraving.
Begin development of three dimensional forms through the techniques of repousse and die forming.
Experimentation with raising techniques to form vessels.
With knowledge acquired from Art 106, and added research, development of a proposal for an art piece that involves a technique that is chosen by the student.
Continued research and experimentation of techniques that pursue three dimensional aspects of design.

Prerequisite: ART 106