ART 260 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing IV

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

ART 259

Course Description: Gives students an opportunity to take responsibility of their continued growth in jewelry and metalsmithing. They choose the tools and techniques to explore in depth during the term, and they design their own assignments and choose projects (in keeping with the previous classes) that they will explore through a combination of demonstrations, studio work, and group discussions. A series of pieces will be created to exhibit/sell in the fall/Christmas sale, winter/Valentine’s Day sale, or the spring/student exhibit. The course continues to prepare students to create jewelry/metal objects to exhibit/sell by furthering their design awareness; develop step-by-step metals techniques and craftsmanship skills, and explore three-dimensional form as functional or wearable art.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Consistently adhere to rules and regulations regarding safety while using all common techniques and equipment of professional jewelry and metalsmithing.
CLO#2: Conceptualize and execute creative ideas from an ideation to finished three-dimensional form. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#3: Envision and outline self-established goals and objectives in the continuing exploration of jewelry and metalsmithing techniques.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Metal: Copper, Brass and Nickel Sheet, Copper Pipe, Copper wire and Sterling Silver solder Hand Tools: Jewelers saw, blades, bench pin, needle files, large flat file and emery paper. Safety: Goggles and mask.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.