VAFA108 Jewelry II
Department of Arts and Communication: Jewelry
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFA108 Jewelry II
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VAFA107 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- In addition to class studio time, students are expected to work outside of class each week under the supervision of a lab assistant. Safe shop practices are emphasized.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course emphasizes the refinement of technical skills necessary to fabricate complex design concepts. Students explore various methods and materials, which are incorporated into the design and construction of several major works.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- apply innovative design ideas that expand on and experiment with traditional techniques;
- produce working drawings for each required project; and
- construct three-dimensional, large- and small-scale, functional or nonfunctional objects, which incorporate mechanisms.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- material, technical, and tool knowledge necessary for fabrication of complex objects
- further development and refinement technical skills
- sawing
- soldering
- polishing
- forming
- stone setting
- introduction to advanced skills
- faceted and odd-shaped stone setting
- multiple soldering joints
- hollow construction
- complex forming
- ancient techniques, such as: mokume, kum boo, and granulation
- safe shop practices
- use appropriate vocabulary to evaluate and critique personal work and that of their peers
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Works are assessed through critiques, based on the successful conceptualization, design, execution, and completion of specific assignments.
- Individual meetings with instructor are held to assess students' overall progress, artistic growth, and safe practices.
- Additional evaluative tools may include one or more of the following: performance-based tasks, discussions, exercises, written assignments, research-based reports, presentations, online activities, quizzes and/or exams.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Digital images and technology as selected by instructor are incorporated. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/04; Revised 6/09; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015;Revised 5/20; Revised 5/20/2024