SEMESTERS: 1
CREDIT: 1/2
GRADE PLACEMENT: 9, 10, 11, 12
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: Elective. Meets one-half of the fine arts graduation requirement.
COURSE SEQUENCE: Successful completion of Art Fundamentals, however, seniors may waive this prerequisite.
OTHER PREREQUISITES: None.
STUDENT AND STAFF ORGANIZATION: Conventional. Emphasis on individual and small group work.
COURSE OVERVIEW: Students will explore basic jewelry-making processes and design techniques. Professional jewelry techniques such as sawing, sanding, filing, buffing, soldering, etching, and stone setting will be taught. Some of the basic projects to choose from include pins, rings, keychains, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. A variety of materials and metals will be available for student use including sterling silver. Professional tools and equipment will be provided and safe and careful use is stressed. Students are required to pay a lab fee. Reading assignments are given which require completion of worksheets. Sketches will be required for each project. Curriculum Guide
Selected Art Studio/Jewelry/Metalworking for the Art Student
SEMESTERS: 1
CREDIT: 1/2
GRADE PLACEMENT: 10, 11, 12
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: Elective. Meets 1/2 of the fine arts graduation requirement.
COURSE SEQUENCE: Successful completion of Art Fundamentals and a studio level class, or Jewelry I and teacher recommendation.
OTHER PREREQUISITES: None.
STUDENT AND STAFF ORGANIZATION: Conventional. Emphasis on individual and small group work.
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is designed for the serious art student who wishes to pursue the three-dimensional aspect of art through professional jewelry making techniques. Students will explore the possibilities of fabrication methods while developing original ideas. Students will use soldering skills with such projects as combining two metals, setting stones and wood inlays. Professional jewelry techniques such as lost-wax casting will be taught. Craftsmanship and high quality design will be emphasized. Students will be required to pay for their supplies. A variety of materials and metals will be available for students to use including sterling silver. Tools and equipment will be provided and safety procedures will be stressed. Curriculum Guide