C-ID Descriptor
Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing (Archived - for reference only)

Descriptor Details

  • Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing (Archived - for reference only)
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Introduction to a wide range of methods, techniques, and materials used to create jewelry and small-scale metal artwork and objects.  Includes examination of the history and contemporary practices of jewelry-making and small metal casting / fabrication with a global cultural perspective. 

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  1. Theory and application of traditional and contemporary techniques of metal work and fabrication. This may include but is not limited to: cutting, piercing, soldering, annealing, drilling, forming, casting, mechanical joining, and stone setting.
  2. Application of design concepts in the development of students’ personal aesthetic.
  3. Proper care and safe use of tools used in the art of jewelry and metalsmithing.
  4. Historical and cultural development of jewelry making and metalsmithing.
  5. Analysis and criticism of jewelry and small metal projects in oral and written contexts using relevant critique formats, concepts, and terminology.
  6. Contemporary trends, materials, and approaches in jewelry and metalsmithing.

  1. Hands-on projects in which students create finished work in response to demonstrations and lecture, including projects covering some combination of the following techniques: Cutting, piercing, soldering, annealing, drilling, forming, casting, mechanical joining, and stone setting.
  2. Safe use of tools and specialized equipment.
  3. Critique

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Utilize jewelry/metalsmithing techniques to create utilitarian and non-utilitarian metal object as a form of creative expression;
  2. Produce finished work that integrates traditional and contemporary design principles and elements of metal work and fabrication in assignments that develop students’ personal aesthetics;
  3. Critically analyze the visual quality and strength of a metal design (Technique, craftsmanship, and effective use of materials.);
  4. Safely utilize the tools, equipment, and materials used in jewelry and metalsmithing;
  5. Examine and describe contemporary trends, materials, and approaches in jewelry and metalsmithing. 

Portfolio of completed work;

Group and individual critiques in oral or written formats;

Written assignments, which may include quizzes, essays, exams, or reports.

McCreight, Tim. The Complete Metalsmith.

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  •  In Spring 2016 the Studio Arts FDRG revised the manner in which certain descriptors are included in the Studio Arts TMC by allowing for Articulation Agreement by Major (AAM) for the following descriptors: ARTS 220, ARTS 230,  ARTS 240,  ARTS 260,  ARTS 280,  ARTS 281,  and ARTS 282. Colleges that already received C-ID approval can continue to use the descriptors on their ADT degree, while allowing for AAM on the TMC for those without C-ID approval. As a result of this revision C-ID no longer accepts submissions for the descriptors. 

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