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systems, digital manipulation of scanned images, 2-D drafting and 3-D modeling to communicate jewelry- oriented form. Prerequisite(s): CMPA 100, MTJW 102.


MTJW 225 Metals and Jewelry Studio I: Technical Fabrication This course continues to develop skills and techniques used in the fabrication of jewelry and metal as an art form. Students complete projects that refine exist- ing competencies and introduce new techniques for constructing jewelry and objects. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 102.


MTJW 255 Metals and Jewelry Studio II: Design and Fabrication This course develops fabrication and finishing skills. Students engage in critical thinking to design and execute complex metal objects with mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on developing individualized design methodologies that reflect application of process and material with regard to contemporary trends and his- torical context. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 210, MTJW 225.


MTJW 300 Metals and Jewelry Studio III: Forming This course introduces metalsmithing techniques used in the fabrication of hollow constructions and the develop- ment and execution of hammer-formed pieces. Topics may include forging, raising, lap seam construction and shell construction. Students are introduced to a variety of hammers, stakes and mallets, and make and modify tools to suit specific needs. Model making and drawing are addressed as creative problem solving techniques for working with 3-D forms. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 255.


MTJW 301 Enameling This course introduces the process of enameling on metal. This medium is viewed in its historic context and applied to the individual student’s personal focus in metals and jewelry. Students have the opportunity to gain proficiency through studio experience with emphasis placed on contemporary use and inter- pretation. Topics addressed may include cloisonne, champleve, plique-a-jour, Limoges, graffito, use of foils and metal techniques for fabrication as they apply to enamels and enameling. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 225.


MTJW 306 History of Metals and Jewelry This course focuses on historic metals and jewelry and the techniques used from ancient to contempo- rary times. These techniques become the source for individual studio projects. Prerequisite(s): ARTH 110, ENGL 123, MTJW 202.


MTJW 307 Color on Metals This course introduces the design and application of color on metal. Discussion of materials, designing for color, and appropriate techniques for handling of chemicals and electrochemical processes are addressed. Topics may include chemical patinas, elec- trochemical processes such as anodizing and plating, and nonchemical coloration. Students apply these processes to their own original work. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 225 or FURN 301 or IDUS 212.


MTJW 308 Eyewear Design This course introduces students to strategies for designing eyewear. Students will conduct contextual research to support their eyewear designs. They will be introduced to the materials and processes needed to develop eyewear models and prototypes. Strategies for communicating manufacture and commercial produc- tion of eyewear will also be explored. Prerequisite(s): ACCE 203 or FASH 220 or FURN 232 or IDUS 213 or MTJW 205.


MTJW 310 Light Metal Casting This course introduces lost wax casting and its applica- tion to the design and production of jewelry and small art metal forms. Students use a variety of waxes as well as the tools and techniques necessary to develop and execute models for successful casting. Topics include model mold making, wax injection and related applica- tions of production processes. Casting, fabrication and design techniques are employed together to achieve unified work. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 210, MTJW 255.


MTJW 311 Stone Setting This course provides a thorough understanding of the technical principles of stone setting as applicable to jewelry. Students produce examples of commercial variations applied in the contemporary jewelry mar- ket. After completing intensive exercises, students execute a completed piece with a stone-set detail. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 255.


MTJW 312 Jewelry and Fashion This studio course explores jewelry and its role in fash- ion. Emphasis is placed on jewelry innovation and the exploration of concept design in the fashion jewelry industry. These explorations lead to the develop- ment of designs and prototypes for a new collection. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 102, CMPA 100 or ELDS 205 or ELDS 225.


MTJW 320 Jewelry: Mechanisms and Devices This course stresses the construction and integration of mechanisms into jewelry and small-scale metal objects. Emphasis is placed on the fabrication of tech- nical examples, with an investigation of contemporary variations. Technical exercises lead to the design and execution of an object with a custom-designed mecha- nism. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 255.


MTJW 330 Working with Gold and Platinum This course explores the unique characteristics of gold and platinum. Development of technical skills and appropriate application to design problems are addressed. Students produce professional-quality work. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 202, MTJW 255.


MTJW 345 Advanced Computer-aided Design for Metals and Jewelry This course explores advanced computer modeling techniques associated with the design and production of jewelry. Students also gain exposure to the technical aspects of working with plastics on a jewelry scale. Utilizing CAD software, rapid prototyping machines and hand skills, students are exposed to new meth- odologies for the design and production of jewelry. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 202, MTJW 210, MTJW 255.


MTJW 352 Studio Jewelry and Design Practice Students develop original designs appropriate to a lim- ited edition studio incorporating the unique problems of cost and marketability. Strategies and techniques that allow students to produce a large number of pieces in a timely and cost efficient manner are applied to their designs. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 310.


MTJW 360 Metals and Jewelry Studio IV: Design Processes This course stresses integration of design and progres- sive processes. Students are expected to broaden their technical vocabulary and explore projects of greater complexity. Development of individual vision is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 202, MTJW 300, MTJW 306.


MTJW 403 One-of-a-kind Art Jewelry This course focuses on the creation of one-of-a-kind art jewelry. Students are exposed to advanced tech- niques that resolve structural and aesthetic challenges while developing artistic vision. Emphasis is placed on the conceptual development of the work that explores the relationship between body and object. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 202, MTJW 255.


MTJW 409 Metals and Jewelry Senior Project This course guides students through the design and execution of their senior thesis project. An emphasis on research analysis and evaluation of aesthetic and con- ceptual decisions is stressed. Students create a body of work that supports the continued development of their professional portfolio. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 360.


MTJW 410 Special Topics in Metals and Jewelry The topic of this course varies from quarter to quarter. Each seminar focuses on various issues in the field of metals and jewelry and allows students to pursue individual projects related to the topic of the course. Prerequisite(s): Vary according to topic.


MTJW 411 Idea Visualization for Jewelry Industry This course concentrates on the accurate sketch in different perspectives, design development, and design strategies for the jewelry industry. Through lectures, in-class workshops and coursework, students will be educated in a variety of visual and structural approaches. Jewelry industry standard of stone set- ting, color stone, alternative materials, different metals and beads finishing, and fashion trends related to both fine and costume jewelry in rendering will be discussed. Pencil and marker sketches and utilization of 2-D and 3-D computer software to enhance hand rendering are among topics covered. Emphasis will be placed on design development for jewelry industry and creating high quality jewelry rendered image for presentations. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 205, MTJW 210.


MTJW 413 Professional Practices in Metals and Jewelry This course serves as a forum to discuss and prepare for the concerns of the professional world. Emphasis is placed on portfolio refinement, presentation skills, interviewing strategies and professional practices involving money management, self-employment, stu- dio setup, off-site production and other related issues. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 409.


Metals and Jewelry (Graduate)


MTJW 502 Contemporary Processes in Studio Practice Proficiency in the application of studio process to solve problems and communicate ideas is critical to success in the discipline. Various tools, materials and methods of production and design will be covered and applied through projects and assignments to develop effec- tive results. Students will investigate, learn, and apply fabrication and design strategies with both traditional and alternative materials and processes.


MTJW 702 History of Metals and Jewelry as Source Students undertake individual investigations of historic and ethnic examples of metals and jewelry as a source for contemporary design. Application of personal research is the basis for studio work.


MTJW 705 Technical Research for Metals and Jewelry Students propose and resolve technical issues. Creative problem solving skills drive experimentation with materials and processes leading to diverse solutions for personal expression.


MTJW 708 Concept Development for Metals and Jewelry Students are introduced to methodologies for develop- ing conceptual bodies of work. By further developing strategies learned in previous courses, students begin to integrate content into their developing body of work. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 702, MTJW 705.


MTJW 724 Contemporary Issues in Metals and Jewelry This graduate seminar course addresses current issues in the field of metals and jewelry. Students discuss readings, investigate a contemporary issue, and pre- pare a paper and presentation based on that research. Prerequisite(s): ARTH 701, MTJW 702.


MTJW 730 Objects and Desire In this studio course, students explore desire as the bridge between objects and meaning. Individual research leading to the development of studio work emerge from group discussion of assigned readings. Group critiques refine the development of form and content. Prerequisite(s): MTJW 708.


MTJW 731 Multiples: Objects for Adornment The multiple in art ranges from a limited-edition sculp- tural object to mechanically mass-produced objects of sometimes-infinite number, intended for popular consumption. Multiples allow artists to experiment with issues and ideas that may be distributed more directly and more economically than traditional, unique artworks. Students build on skills and knowledge from


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