The first year in this course provides students with a foundation in the studio disciplines of jewelry/metals and stained glass. Students receive instruction through a series of hands-on, sequential assignments that focus on design fundamentals as well as basic fabrication skills and techniques. Students will achieve a greater understanding of craftsmanship while creating original works in each discipline. The course is divided into two units of study: terms one and two focus on the study of metalsmithing and jewelry making while terms three and four investigate the discipline of stained glass.
Advanced Metals and Stained Glass:
The second year in this course continues to engage students in the study of jewelry metals and/or stained glass. The intent of this course is to assist students in building upon the basic skills and techniques learned during the first year of study. This goal is accomplished through the completion of sequential assignments which explore more sophisticated applications and techniques. Students may choose to create works in either metal or stained glass for the duration of the four terms or divide the year into two units of study. In the second year of study, students take a more active role in determining the direction of their work in terms of material, design, and functionality. Students must have an average of B- or above in Jewelry, Metals, and Stained Glass.
The third year of study requires a thorough understanding of the skills and techniques investigated during the prior two years of study. In the third year, students are expected to work more independently in developing and executing works which demonstrate a rich understanding of concept, design, and craftsmanship. Students will continue to develop advanced technical skills while creating a cohesive body of work in either metal or stained glass. An emphasis will be placed on research of significant historical and contemporary artists and trends as well as issues facing the working artist. Students must have an average of B- or above in Advanced Jewelry, Metals, and Stained Glass.
The second year in this course continues to engage students in the study of jewelry metals and/or stained glass. The intent of this course is to assist students in building upon the basic skills and techniques learned during the first year of study. This goal is accomplished through the completion of sequential assignments which explore more sophisticated applications and techniques. Students may choose to create works in either metal or stained glass for the duration of the four terms or divide the year into two units of study. In the second year of study, students take a more active role in determining the direction of their work in terms of material, design, and functionality. Students must have an average of B- or above in Jewelry, Metals, and Stained Glass.
The third year of study requires a thorough understanding of the skills and techniques investigated during the prior two years of study. In the third year, students are expected to work more independently in developing and executing works which demonstrate a rich understanding of concept, design, and craftsmanship. Students will continue to develop advanced technical skills while creating a cohesive body of work in either metal or stained glass. An emphasis will be placed on research of significant historical and contemporary artists and trends as well as issues facing the working artist. Students must have an average of B- or above in Advanced Jewelry, Metals, and Stained Glass.