Category: Jewelry & Metals – DME

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

Credits: 3

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This advanced casting studio provides students with the opportunity to conduct individualized research into casting techniques and applications which result in a cohesive body of work directed toward the personal narrative of the student.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 345

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

The Special Project class is offered on an occasional basis, with course content specific to the area being explored.

Credits: 3

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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

Independent Study is available to students who are at Junior or Senior level standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above. The student may receive approval to work in an area or on a project that is not otherwise offered or addressed in the regular curriculum. An Independent Study should include opportunities for individual student voice and provide a space for diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours. The student must submit to the chairperson of the department in which they wish to study, an Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to study independently. Once the department chairperson provides approval and the instructor for the Independent Study is determined, the faculty member must write an Independent Study Syllabus with education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates, course expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 140

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

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In this course, students explore blacksmithing techniques such as the forging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics include terms and vocabulary, related technology, toolmaking and a survey of this versatile process with a focus on its historical and contemporary relevance.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 175

This course is a semester long intensive study of the development of pattern on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Using forge welding and diffusion, participants explore layering processes of developing composites and mosaic patterns in steel using power hammer methods. Twisting, stock reduction, and book match patterning techniques are presented. 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 techniques and patterns.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 176

This course 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 its contemporary application. Intermediate students expand on the technical base of hand-forged process to explore mechanical hammering, arc welding, machining, and cold joinery. Design and execution of work challenges each student to increase practical skills in the execution, sequence, and creative problem solving.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 177