Category: Jewelry & Metals – DME

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

This introductory course is an independent study,in the making of functional hand tools specific to,a chosen medium. Throughout the semester the,characteristics and treatment of different types,of tool steels are presented. Students expand on,the technical base of hand forging to explore,mechanical hammering, the use of composite metals,,and alternative materials. Students work on,projects independent from one another based to,their specific interests. Design, steel,formulation, hot forging, riveting, heat-treating,,and basic joinery are addressed. Design and,execution of work challenges each student to,increase practical skills in production sequence,,creative problem solving, and form assessment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 178

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

Credits: 3

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This is an advanced studio concerned with,fabrication and forming techniques for jewelry and,small scale metals. Students undertake projects,with an emphasis on individual expression, surface,embellishment and production strategies.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 241

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

Credits: 3

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In this course, students explore functional and,nonfunctional objects derived from the vessel,format. Advanced application of conceptual and,technical research in merged forms, experimental,structures and materials result in objects of,personal narrative as well as sculptural and,utilitarian significance.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 244

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

Credits: 3

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This course is a continuation into the study of,casting practices with an emphasis on,experimental,techniques. Topics include mold-making, bi-metal,casting and stone-in-place casting.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 245

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 focus on,foundation skills associated with the manipulation,of metal using the hammer and anvil.

Credits: 3

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This class covers more advanced blacksmithing,techniques. Students explore 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 275