Category: Jewelry & Metals – DME

This course combines the tools and practices of,the traditional blacksmith with modern machine and,fabrication technology. Students refine 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.,Advanced students expand the technical base of,hand-forged process to explore mechanical,hammering, arc welding, machining, and cold,joinery. Independent design and execution of work,challenges each student to gain confidence in the,practical execution, sequence, and creative,problem solving. Students at this level self,direct the parameters of each assignment; develop,patterns, material specifications and produce work,to a professional standard.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 277

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

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This advanced course is an investigation into the,design and fabrication of functional hand tools,specific to a selected medium. Students expand on,the technical base of hand-forged process to,explore mechanical hammering, the use of composite,metals, and alternative materials. Students work,on projects independently with relation to their,specific interests. Throughout this semester the,processing and treating of different types of tool,steels, design, steel characteristics, hot,forging, riveting, heat-treating, and basic,joinery are emphasized. Through the design and,execution of work each student is challenged to,increase practical skills, understanding of,sequence, and creative problem solving.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 278

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