ART 284 Jewelry and Small Sculpture I

Fall/Spring

This course offers an introduction to the design and execution of jewelry and small sculpture. Students will be introduced to techniques in precious metal construction, enameling, and lapidary arts. Styles and techniques for coursework will be derived from a wide variety of world cultures and historic periods. Small sculpture will be explored through the lost wax method and executed in brass, bronze, and other semi-precious metals. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, studio work, and individual and group critiques. 5 lecture and studio hours.

3 credit hours