Available courses are:
ARTDES 177: Jewelry/Metals for Non-Majors, 001 | TueThu | 8:30a-10:45a
- This section carries a 33% effort level.
ARTDES 307: Jewelry/Metals: Multiples & Mechanisms, 001 | TueThu | 11:15a-1:30p
- This section carries a 33% effort level.
ARTDES 177:
Students learn the jewelry and metalsmithing techniques to create their own jewelry and small metal objects. Designing, sawing, piercing, soldering, forming, stone setting and finishing are covered in this course. Emphasis is placed on mastering craft, solving problems, and developing innovative designs. Students will have 24-hour access to the studio and will need to work outside of class to complete the course work.
ARTDES 307:
In this course, students explore casting, die making and digital processes designed to accurately reproduce multiple elements. They expand their skill sets to create innovative jewelry and small objects that use compelling forms, patterns and integrated mechanisms in their design. Students deepen their understanding of the significance of historical and contemporary artifacts and processes to further inform their own work.