3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. . 6 hours lab per week.
Jewelry: Historical and Traditional Techniques
Course Description
Utilizing the rich 3,000-year-plus history of the field as a
springboard, students will learn ancient techniques such as
granulation, kuemboo, chasing, repousse, and filigree. Students
will then use these techniques in a contemporary manner.
Athena Title
Jewelry Historical Tech
Prerequisite
ARST 2600
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will learn ancient techniques used in jewelry, developing technical skills, such as granulation, kuemboo, chasing, repousse, and filigree, applying them in the creation of new works.
Students will become familiar with both historical and contemporary ideas in jewelry, art, and material culture, applying this knowledge to contextualize their work within historical landscapes and contemporary dialogues.
Students will cultivate a commitment to creative practice and professionalism.
Students will demonstrate how to set up and maintain a safe studio.
Students will demonstrate innovative problem-solving skills and strategies, while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on learning.
Students will apply the design process, demonstrating proficiency in jewelry making in the utilization and application of materials, techniques, and concepts.
Topical Outline
Developing relationships between surface and image through historical techniques, such as filigree, granulation, kuemboo, chasing, and repousse
Experimenting with the intent to discover something new
Expanding ideas of what jewelry can be and how jewelry functions
Technical experimentation - cultivating commitment and professionalism
Expanding awareness of historical and contemporary movements in metalsmithing
Discussions and slide presentations on both historical and contemporary ideas in jewelry, art, and material culture
