Jewelry with Mr. Seitz

Jewelry Courses Offered

Jewelry Metal Sculpture 1 (CTE 351)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: None

CROSS CREDIT: Occupational

In this class, students will make rings, necklaces and a variety of jewelry from metal and other materials. They will learn skills used in the jewelry industry such as sawing, filing, polishing, coloring of metal, forming and soldering. They will also learn how to form a wax model to be cast into metal. Consistent attendance, safe work habits and care of equipment will be important grade determining factors. Class will include lecture, demonstrations and extensive studio work. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.

Jewelry Metal Sculpture 2 (CTE 352)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: Jewelry 1

CROSS CREDIT: Occupational

This course builds on the skills taught in Jewelry 1. In Jewelry 2, students will further explore these skills to enhance the artistic and technical levels of their jewelry. Techniques students will be learning in this class include a variety of stone settings, mold making and casting, cold connections, mixed media, roller printing, metal etching, and chain making. Consistent attendance, note taking and research, attention to detail, and good work habits are critical factors to student success in this class. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.

Jewelry Metal Sculpture 3 (CTE 353)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: Jewelry 2

CROSS CREDIT: Occupational

This course builds upon the skills gained in Jewelry 1 and Jewelry 2. This course gives students an opportunity to expand their jewelry making skills. Students will employ higher level metalsmithing techniques in the areas of metals fabrication, stone setting and casting. Students will create work to be used in the jewelry portfolio and are expected and encouraged to participate in area and state metal art shows. .Excellent work habits and attendance, note taking, research, and attention to detail are critical factors to student success in this class. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.

Jewelry Metal Sculpture 4 (CTE 354)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: Jewelry 3

CROSS CREDIT: Occupational

This course builds upon the skills gained in Jewelry 1, 2 and 3. Students will further their skills in advanced level metalsmithing techniques in the areas of metals fabrication, stone setting and casting. Students will create work to be used in the jewelry portfolio, and they will be expected and encouraged to participate in area and state metal arts shows. If a student successfully completes Jewelry 4, they will earn their Jewelry Certificate of Mastery. Excellent work habits, solid attendance and attention to detail are critical factors to student success in this class. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.