Category: Undergraduate

A true collaborative multidisciplinary lab. ,Through regular field trips, visiting artists,,lectures, studio-based assignments, and group,critiques discovery is accomplished as a,collective effort. Individuals work together on,assignment and project centered teams; “ad hoc”,,fluid partnerships of two or three individuals,that rotate across the semester.,Partnerships identify goals, develop ideas,,explore alternatives, as well as experiment with,materials, and examine processes to develop,successful creative and technical strategies.,Partnerships support one another with,documentation, and presentation of outcomes. Each,team is responsible for no less than two unique,solutions per assignment; one contribution per,member. Weekly critiques bring teams together to,review results, share analysis and propose new,goals/objectives. Vital group feedback sparks,ideas, suggests alternative paths, and generates,support and critical thinking. Teams utilize,every opportunity, direct observations,,institutional and digital resources.

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

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

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

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 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 and DFN-116

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 245

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

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: