MJ 351 - Metals Junior Seminar-Introduction to the Discipline

Institution:

Maine College of Art

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Description:

This one semester survey course follows the history of metalsmithing and jewelry from 40,000BC to present day. One can think of this class as a history of the world told through a particular lens that investigates ideas of the spiritual, power, material acquisition, trade, warfare, fashion, technology, storytelling and identity. The lectures are given in a circular format that root contemporary work and ideas in the historical. Supplemental reading reinforces and adds to classroom dialog. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/ week. Pre-requisite: established as a Metalsmithing and Jewelry major or at the discretion of the program chair

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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