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  • 3.00 Credits

    Presents several new techniques and materials available to the jeweler and metalsmith. The new materials include (titanium, niobium, tantalum) as well as plastics. These materials, along with non-traditional techniques present a wide range of new issues to explore in jewelry making. Satisfies: Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed for the student who wishes to specialize in small metals over a period of two semesters. Explore jewelry and other small-scale works using the human form as a focus for both traditional jewelry concerns and alongside experimental, conceptual explorations. Execute technical exercises based on working precisely on a small scale. Problem solving and content orientated issues underscore the technical aspects of the course. Discuss student and professional work, as well as personal style and development. Satisfies: Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed for the student who wishes to specialize in small metals over a period of two semesters. Explore jewelry and other small-scale works using the human form as a focus for both traditional jewelry concerns and alongside experimental, conceptual explorations. Execute technical exercises based on working precisely on a small scale. Problem solving and content orientated issues underscore the technical aspects of the course. Discuss student and professional work, as well as personal style and development. Satisfies: Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed so that the student can explore the techniques and traditions associated with the forming and joining of non-ferrous metals. It will address sculptural and craft based concerns by executing pieces that deal with both object and metaphor. Forming techniques such as forging, hammering and casting are combined with joining processes, including soldering, welding and riveting to produce larger scale pieces. Patinas and the coloring of metals by the use of chemicals will be investigated, also issues surrounding decoration, structure and content as they pertain to the student's vision. Satisfies: Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    This beginning course will serve as a hands on introduction to the smithing and forming of steel. The course will cover the traditional techniques and skills by means of practical demonstration and students will be using these skills to produce finished pieces of work. The course will cover hot forging techniques and hot forming of sheet material along side an introduction to gas welding. The course will address a number of social ,historical contextual issues in relation to this way of working from it's early beginnings as tools and then to craft , how these processes have been utilized by artists and how they are still being used today. .Student's will be required to fulfill a set piece of class presented research which will be part of their final grade. The class lab fee will be used to purchase steel and to offset workshop consumable costs. Satisfies: Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prepares for the Fine Arts thesis and professional life after graduation. Production techniques, shop set up, portfolio preparation and marketing practices are some of the areas covered. This course features sophisticated concepts and materials such as plastics and reactive metals. Students begin to develop a body of work in preparation for thesis. Satisfies: Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prepares for the Fine Arts thesis and professional life after graduation. Production techniques, shop set up, portfolio preparation and marketing practices are some of the areas covered. This course features sophisticated concepts and materials such as plastics and reactive metals. Students begin to develop a body of work in preparation for thesis. Satisfies: Studio Elective
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will investigate narrative and conceptual ideas by using time and motion. Student will learn to use digital video cameras and Final-cut Pro. Satisfies Major Requirement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will learn Flash as a means to explore interdisciplinary web based media. Through a self-identified project students will be expected to synthesize their understanding of motion, time, information and interactivity as effective visual strategies in a web environment. Satisfies Major Requirement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will investigate the dynamics of color by capturing images digitally and with traditional color film and printing digitally using Adobe Photoshop and inkjet printers. In addition to learning color print management, students will develop project-based work as a means to explore effective uses of color. Satisfies Major Requirement.
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