2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Undergraduate

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DMA-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

    Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first-semester senior students,in good academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (Fall or Winter) or full year,studying at another member institution in the,United States or abroad. Application information,is available in the Academic Advising and,Registration Office.

    Credits: 12

    Prerequisites:

  • DMA-515 STUDY ABROAD

    Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (Fall or Winter) or a full year of study,at an accredited institution abroad. Information,is available from International Student Services.

    Credits: 12

    Prerequisites:

  • DME-140 METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY DESIGN

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

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SAC-106 (formerly DFA 106) and DFN-116

  • DME-144 HOLLOWARE

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

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take DFN-116

  • DME-175 BLACKSMITHING

    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

    Prerequisites: DFN-116

  • DME-176 BLK PATTERN DEVELOPMENT

    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 techniques and patterns.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 116 and DME 175

  • DME-177 BLK BEGINNING CONTEMP DECORATIVE IRON

    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 its,contemporary application.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 116 and DME-175

  • DME-240 ENAMELING

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

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • DME-241 INTERMEDIATE METALSMITHING & JEWELRY,DESIGN

    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

  • DME-244 INTERMEDIATE HOLLOWARE

    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