VAFA107 Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Department of Arts and Communication: Jewelry
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFA107 Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Safe shop practices are emphasized. Students are expected to work outside of class each week in the studio area under the supervision of a lab assistant or at home. This course meets the Arts/Humanities General Education Goals.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Students are introduced to the basic techniques necessary for the design and fabrication of jewelry and small three-dimensional metal forms. This course is the foundation for further exploration into jewelry design and metalsmithing as a vehicle for self-expression.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- apply basic jewelry fabrication techniques to complete projects [Arts/Humanities];
- create design sketches of objects they plan to fabricate; and
- manipulate the materials of jewelry making to create wearable, small functional, or nonfunctional objects.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- how to translate ideas into finished works
- jewelry making techniques
- piercing
- soldering
- surface texturing
- polishing
- stone setting
- forming
- use of appropriate vocabulary for evaluation and criticism
- demonstrate 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 5/20/24