ARAD 32003 - (was 3320) Introduction to Jewelry and Metals

Three credit hours.

Was ARAD 3320. Introduction to principal techniques involved in jewelry making and metalsmithing. Students will learn traditional metalsmithing techniques such as basic fabrication, forming, cold connections, stone setting, and surface and finishing treatments. In addition to many traditional techniques, students will be exposed to historical and contemporary jewelers and metalsmiths throughout the semester. Emphasizing the student’s mastery of creative problem solving, layout and design, and attention to craftsmanship in completing their projects. The skills acquired in this course will provide the foundation for subsequent ideas and techniques related to the metalsmithing and jewelry fields.