Course Catalog Jewelry+Metals
are an integral part of the class. Slides and actual contemporary and historic pieces supplement the course. Open to sophomore Jewelry + Metals majors and all electives. 3 credits.
Jewelry + Metals: Art + Machine MET 255 An intermediate and advanced level course designed to provide new opportunities to discuss and explore the historical and contemporary roll of tools, machines, and technology in art and design. New technologies and materials provide an exciting range of possibilities in models, molds, and parts for jewelry and object making. The course will address the practices, concepts and technologies of tool making, machine tool processes, 3D modeling and 3D printing. Students develop and apply new skill sets to develop and create work of individual direction. The course includes 3D modeling, rendering, and output to the department’s (2) devices, (CNC - computer numerical control) milling machine and the Solidscape 3D “wax printer”, as well as the Institute’s FDM (fused deposition modeling – 3D printer) and service bureaus. Readings, essays, and discussion offer the integrated seminar experience. Visiting artists, a field trip to a service bureau, and presentations supplement the course. Open to sophomore Jewelry + Metals majors and all electives. 3 credits.
Jewelry + Metals: Modeling MET 256 Modeling explores the changing role of 3D modeling and 3D printing in art and design. A rapidly expanding range of technologies and materials provides new and exciting possibilities for models, molds, and parts for jewelry and object making. The course will address and apply concepts and technologies of 3D modeling, CAD/CAM + RP (computer aided design / computer aided manufacturing / rapid prototyping), 3D printing, and fabrication processes. Through a projectbased curriculum, the course will challenge each student to apply these technologies to create work that remains unique to their individual vision. 3D modeling and rendering with Rhino, and output to the CNC (computer numerical control) milling machine, Solidscape 3D wax printer, FDM fused deposition modeling – 3D printing) and printing through
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service bureaus provide new opportunities in the presentation and creation of new work right here in our studio. Readings, essays, and discussion offer the integrated seminar experience. Visiting artists, field trips, and presentations supplement the activity in the department. Open to sophomore Jewelry + Metals majors. Recommended as an elective for Craft + Material Culture majors, sculpture, ID, Interior Design, biomedical art, and other students with 3D modeling interest. 3 credits.
Jewelry + Metals: Recycling + Renovation MET 257 This course is more relevant in the world today than ever before. We explore the concepts of recycling and up-cycling as means of design development and expression through artwork. Various discarded materials, used or found objects that have been previously created to serve some other purpose will be reused to create work. Students will also revisit ideas through existing objects within our culture and re-address an individual’s previous work. Formats of the work in this course may take the shape of jewelry, wearables, or objects. Students must come prepared during the semester with found objects, thrift store or flea market finds, thrown away materials and be willing to alter them. Research and concept development are part of the weekly dialog. Slides and samples will supplement the course. Demonstrations will be provided as needed. Open to sophomore Jewelry + Metals majors and all electives. No previous metalworking skills are needed. 3 credits.
Jewelry + Metals: Surface MET 258 This course explores various techniques for affecting and embellishing the surface of non-ferrous metals. An emphasis on technical exercises throughout the semester runs concurrently with self directed work. Experimentation is encouraged and students complete the course with finished works. Slides, videos, demonstrations, samples and actual exemplary pieces supplement the course. Open to sophomore Jewelry + Metals majors and all electives. Prerequisites: MET249 Introduction to Jewelry + Metals. 3 credits.
Jewelry + Metals: Forming + Fabrication MET 259 This course is designed to develop skills in forming nonferrous metal through the various metalsmithing processes of raising, stretching, seaming, snarling, crimping, and pitch work used to create volumetric forms for functional and nonfunctional objects as well as jewelry. Problems are presented to challenge all levels of students, recognize the direction of the group and include singular object-driven problems, along with discussion of formal and conceptual issues. Presentations, visiting artists, slides, and actual objects supplement the course. Open to sophomore Jewelry + Metals majors and all electives. 3 credits.
Jewelry + Metals: Color MET 260 The use of color in jewelry and metals presents great possibilities. This course will explore a range of approaches to the use of color and colored materials in the creation of jewelry, functional objects, and small sculpture. Beyond the classic greens and browns, we will develop and apply chemical patinas to produce a range of effects in colors and patterns. In aluminum, the electro-chemical process of anodization will allow pigment dyes to be deposited in the surface of the metal. Plastics will be presented to allow for fabrication with stock materials, casting of resins and polymers, and laminations. Other pigments such as colored-pencils, paints, and powder coating are also addressed. Extensive samples and slides supplement the course. Open to sophomore Jewelry + Metals majors and all electives. 3 credits.
Jewelry + Metals: Ceremony + Ritual MET 261 Consider the importance of the objects we use in specialized events, ceremonies, and our daily rituals. How does ceremony and ritual fit into the context of the 21st century and our society? We explore historic and worldwide references to ceremonial and ritual objects through the slide presentations, videos, and actual works. Students create objects based on individual exploration and interest relevant to the subject. Additional independent work is also required. Open to sophomore Jewelry + Metals majors and all electives. 3 credits.