ARTS 2341 - Art Metals I

3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) An introduction to metal fabrication through the study of basic materials and techniques. Includes soldering, riveting, raising, sawing and filing. Students will also learn the proper maintenance and operating procedures of machines and hand tools. (5007135126) Prerequisite: None
Course Outcomes
1 - Produce jewelry and metal forms using basic methods of fabrication, including soldering and cold connections, and a variety of surface finishing treatments.
2 - Demonstrate awareness of safety and health practices in the use of metals fabrication materials, and the proper maintenance and operation of metal-working equipment.
3 - Present, analyze critically, interpret and evaluate, their own and other students’ works of art created for class assignments.
4 - Produce a variety of forms that result in a portfolio of works demonstrating mastery of art metals fabrication and finishing processes.
5 - Communicate verbally and/or in writing understanding of the Formal Elements.