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This course is a multi-level studio with an,emphasis on fabrication and forming techniques,for,jewelry and small-scale metals. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

Functional and nonfunctional objects are derived,from the traditional vessel format. Traditional,forming operations for sheet metal are explored;,experimentation is encouraged. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

This class is an introduction to traditional,blacksmithing techniques. Students explore the,hand forging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals,into a variety of decorative and utilitarian,objects with an emphasis on traditional joinery,techniques. Topics include terms and vocabulary,,hand proficiencies related to blacksmithing,technology, tool making, and a survey of this,versatile process with a focus on its historical,relevance. Beginning level students … Continue reading “DME-175 BLACKSMITHING”

This beginning course is a semester long intensive,study into the development of pattern in both,ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Using forge,welding and diffusion, this course covers simple,layering processes to composites and mosaic,patterning methods. Throughout the semester each,student assembles a journal comprised of weekly,clay pattern experiments, and production notes.,Journals are then photocopied and compiled into,reference books of … Continue reading “DME-176 BLK PATTERN DEVELOPMENT”

Contemporary Decorative Iron combines the tools,and practices of the traditional blacksmith with,modern machine and fabrication technology.,Students explore the forging of ferrous and,non-ferrous metals into a variety of decorative,and utilitarian objects with an emphasis on,contemporary fabrication techniques. Topics,include discipline relevant terms and vocabulary,,related technology, tool making, and a survey of,this versatile process with a focus on … Continue reading “DME-177 BLK BEGINNING CONTEMP DECORATIVE IRON”

This introductory course is an independent study,in the making of functional hand tools specific to,a chosen medium. Throughout the semester, the,processing and treatment of different types of,tool steels are emphasized. Students work on,projects independent from one another based on,each student’s specific interests. Design, steel,characteristics, hot forging, riveting,,heat-treating, and basic joinery are emphasized. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

The basic techniques of enameling are introduced,in this course, with an emphasis on technical,proficiency, aesthetics, and design. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

This studio is the second level of exploration,concerned with fabrication and forming techniques,for jewelry and small scale metals. The emphasis,within this course is directed research into,topics of technical proficiency, material,vocabulary and creative problem solving. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DME 140

In this course, students explore functional and,nonfunctional objects derived from the vessel,format. Experimental forming methods for sheet,metal are emphasized. Soldering and welding,techniques such as raising and shell-forming for,sheet metal are also presented. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DME 144

In this course, students explore the casting,process as it relates to small metal objects.,Various molds, waxes and casting materials are,used. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: