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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Beginning or advanced students have the opportunity to create sculpture utilizing contemporary materials such as latex and polymer. Manipulation of these materials, reinforced by fiber or metal structures, leads to their own unique form of expression. Offered winter semester.
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2.00 Credits
Students learn the brilliant and fascinating art of mosaics utilizing both the direct and reverse methods of construction. This course concentrates on the use of glass and ceramic tiles, as the base material, with the addition of multimedia objects to enhance surface dimension and texture. Elements of mosaic design taught include form, shape, line orientation, and color usage. Instruction is given on all needed materials, tools, grouts and adhesives.
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2.00 Credits
Discover the magic of color and explore the many possibilities of enhancing any type of design by applying color principles. From interior design to merchandising, display, advertising, food presentation, fashion, flower arrangement, and all visual disciplines in our lives, color is one of the key elements in design. This course consists of demonstrations, presentations, hands-on exercises, assignments and discussions.
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2.00 Credits
Design and create jewelry and small metal sculpture in precious or non-precious metals. Construction of flat and holloware, metalsmithing, casting, stone setting, and wax work.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to enameling as it relates to jewelry and small objects. Cloisonné and Limoges techniques are explored, and methods of combining enamel and metal work are covered.
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2.00 Credits
This course explores the making of contemporary and traditional vessels, flatware and small scale sculpture. The techniques include forging, raising, sinking and stretching. Copper, pewter, and silver are preferred metals for this class.
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2.00 Credits
This is a continuation of Metalsmithing I. Using the technical knowledge acquired during the first level of this course, students continue their exploration of making contemporary and traditional vessels, flatware, and small-scale sculpture. The experiences covered on this level include a further refinement of the techniques involved in forging, raising, sinking, and stretching various precious and semi-precious metals. A more advanced level of workmanship, performance and pre-planning and design is required of students taking this studio on the second level.
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2.00 Credits
This is the most advanced level of this craft discipline offered by the Art Workshop. It is designed to be taken only by students who have studied this difficult medium on the Beginning and Intermediate levels (Metalsmithing I & II). In addition to further exploration into contemporary and traditional vessel making, greater emphasis is placed on the creative planning and design of all projects, including the making of flatware, small-scale sculpture, and other functional and non-functional objects using advanced techniques of forging, raising, sinking, and stretching precious and semi-precious metals.
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2.00 Credits
Range of studies is the same as for handbuilding and wheel throwing classes described below, with individual instruction geared toward the interests of each student.
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on throwing and is designed for both the beginner and more advanced pottery student. Production of utilitarian forms, including bowls, casseroles, teapots, mugs, and plates, are covered. Learn the wheel techniques of throwing large pots and non-functional forms of 15 lbs. or more. Decoration and glazing also included.
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