This course explores using a variety of metals to create different sculptural art forms. Create numerous wearable art pieces including bracelets, rings, pendants, necklaces and /or more. Students will develop design skills and learn basic metal-smithing techniques including cutting, piercing, filing, sanding and polishing. Advanced skills of soldering and stone setting will also be covered. You will learn the same techniques that professional jewelers use.
In this course, students will continue to build on their skills from Art Metals I using cutting, piercing, filing, sanding and polishing. Advanced techniques of casting, soldering and advanced forming of metal pieces will be covered. Wearable art, sculptures, and containers will be created.
Prerequisites: Art Metals I
Students in this course will continue to work and refine the technical skills used with metal. An increasing emphasis will be placed on original design, conceptual development, critical thinking and craftsmanship, as well as the science behind a variety of metals and processes. Advanced design skills and originality will be emphasized as students will be encouraged to find their own style and area of focus in metal and design a series of pieces around that focus.
Prerequisites: Art Metals II