AR 355 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing

3 Credit(s)

This course introduces students to the technical skills related to the design, fabrication and forming of metals and mixed media while emphasizing the conceptual aspects of jewelry and metalsmithing. The course is structured around assignments that highlight individual work ethic and productivity, research skills, creative expressiveness, and class participation. Projects may include the following: band ring fabrication, cuttlebone casting, raising, enameling, chain making, stone setting, cold connections, rolling mill processes, pattern dies, and hydraulic die forming. This course has a course specific fee to cover the costs of some materials.