Course Descriptions

ACR 221 - Introduction to Metals
Introduction to jewelry and object making using metal. Emphasis on design and the techniques of sawing, soldering, forming, bezel setting, chain and wire working, as well as other basic processes. Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202. Open only to art majors and minors.

ACR 322 - Metalsmithing and Dieforming
Introduction to metalsmithing including raising and dieforming; basic hammering and forming techniques will be covered. Prerequisite: ACR 221. Open only to art majors and minors.

ACR 323 - Metals: Casting
Jewelry casting using the lost-wax investment technique. Production casting will be covered, including rubber-mold making and wax injecting for cast multiples. Prerequisite: ACR 221. Open only to art majors and minors.

ACR 324 - Metals: Color
Color in metal, including enameling and aluminum and refractory metal anodizing. Prerequisite: ACR 221. Open only to art majors and minors.

ACR 415 - Independent Study in Crafts
Designed for professionally oriented students allowing them to select and explore more intensively a special area. Prerequisite: sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of department chairperson. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

ACR 425 - Metals: Advanced Fabrication
Advanced construction techniques including catches, hinges, stone settings, etc. Basic forging will also be covered. Prerequisite: ACR 323.

ACR 426 - Metals: Advanced Surface Techniques
Advanced surface techniques including chasing and repousse, metal inlays and laminations, patination, and other surface embellishments. Prerequisite: ACR 324.

ACR 427 - Metals: New Technologies
New technologies in metalsmithing. Extended study of contemporary technologies such as electroforming, plastics, and photoetching. Prerequisite: ACR 425.

ACR 428 - Metals: Senior Project
Synthesis of experience in metals culminating in an exhibition of work. In addition, there must be documentation through slide portfolio and resume. Should be taken during the final semester of undergraduate work. Prerequisite: ACR 427; permission of metals faculty and department chairperson. Open only to art majors.

ACR 498 - Seminar in Crafts
Group or individual investigation and experience in various concepts, media, and techniques as related to the crafts. Prerequisite: completion of 30 hours of art courses and permission of the department chairperson. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.

ACR 521 - Advanced Metals
Advanced work in metals that assumes a proficiency in basic techniques. Student and instructor will work together to establish an individual direction, emphasizing experimentation along with investigation of contemporary and historical trends. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.