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Art 2810 - Introduction to Metals.
3 credits
No prerequisites. Introduction to the basics of metalworking.
Emphasis on fabricated jewelry, design and creativity. |
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Art 3810/3811 - Metals Studio -
Metalsmithing. 3 credits
Prerequisite - Art 2810 or permission of instructor. The techniques
and aesthetics of metalsmithing; emphasis on manipulation of sheet metal for
jewelry and holloware, with studies in casting, non-ferrous forging,
chasing, raising, and other techniques. |
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Art 3820/3821 - Metals Studio -
Blacksmithing. 3 credits
Prerequisite - Art 2810 or permission of the instructor. This course
focuses on steel as a decorative, functional, and sculptural material.
Technical assignments exploring traditional blacksmithing techniques
progress to the development of an individual style of work. |
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Art 3830 - Independent Studies in
Metals. 1, 2, or 3 credits
Prerequisite - permission of instructor. Independent production
studies; emphasis on advanced creative design and skills in either light
metals or blacksmithing. |
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Art 4810 - Senior Thesis in Metals.
1 to 6 credits
Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of
technical accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A
twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminates in the required
final exhibition. |
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Art 4840 - Special Problems in Metals. 1, 2, or 3
credits
Prerequisite - permission of the instructor. Individual studio
projects agreed upon by the instructor and student. |
