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JEWELRY 1 (L)

Classification: Regular (665) Prerequisite: None Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1

This course is intended to present students with a basic understanding of jewelry making and to develop a strong foundation in designing jewelry. Emphasis is placed on the elements and principles of design, as well as the steps involved for working with and constructing the pieces in metal. In addition to the course fee, students purchase metal, saw blades, and solder. Fee: $10.00.

JEWELRY 2 (L)

Classification: Regular (666) Prerequisite: Jewelry 1 Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Example: Darcie Odom

Jewelry 2 is a continuation of developing creative designs for fabricating metal. In addition to mastering construction techniques, lost-wax centrifugal casting and stone setting will also be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on original designs and craftsmanship. In addition to course fee, students must purchase metal, saw blades, and solder. Fee: $8.00.

JEWELRY 3-4 (L)

Classification: Regular (685-686) Prerequisite: Jewelry 2 and department approval Open to: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 2

This course is intended to present students with an advanced understanding of jewelry making and to develop a strong foundation in designing jewelry. Emphasis will be placed upon stone setting, lost-wax casting, and thematic designing. Art history, art criticism, aesthetics and production will also be included in the course of study. In addition to course fee, students must purchase metal, saw blades, and solder. Fee: $10.00 each semester.