Intermediate Blacksmithing

Catalog description

This intermediate studio course will focus on the design and development of traditional and experimental blacksmithing techniques. It will provide a hands-on opportunity for students to expand creative and technical skills related to hot-forged metal objects. This course builds on the technical foundation learned in ART 223 , while challenging students to embrace non-traditional techniques and increase the scale of their metal object. This course will explore the inherent qualities of ferrous materials, and a continuation of applying design elements and principles to projects and experiences. Repeatable for credit - maximum eight. Lect. 2, Studio 4. Prerequisite: ART 223 . Offered Fall, Spring.