Jewelry/Metals I ((3 credit hours))

Catalog description

Introduces the aesthetic and technical issues relating to basic metalsmithing techniques such as sawing, filing, piercing, forging, forming, soldering, and finishing. Employs demonstrations and hands-on work to present the concepts of metal manipulation. Emphasizes instructor-led critiques. Provides an introduction to historical and contemporary metal work. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credit (90 contact hours).