AD 23301 - Metalsmithing Fundamentals

Understanding of the possibilities of the materials and an appreciation of the use of the tools essential for the creation of forms and objects in metal. Basic techniques, raising, planishing, casting, forging, and fabrication are taught. Inventiveness, within the discipline imposed by this traditional art form, is encouraged.

Preparation for Course
P: AD 12100, and in a program of the Department of Art and Design.

Cr. 3.
Hours
Studio 6.
Notes
Minimum grade of C- required to count towards any program of the Department of Art and Design.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Summarize or paraphrase an oral message to demonstrate comprehension.
2. Recognize and describe humanistic, historical, or artistic works or problems and patterns of the human experience.
3. Analyze and evaluate text, objects, events, or ideas in their cultural, intellectual or historical context.
4. Analyze the concept and principles of various types of humanistic or artistic expression.
5. Create, interpret, reinterpret artistic and/or humanistic works through performance or criticism.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process using the vocabulary of the appropriate discipline.
7. Perform or create a work of personal expression and bring the work to fruition using applicable skills.
8. Articulate a reflective and critical evaluation of their own and other’s creative efforts using written and/or oral communication.