Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Syllabus
Spring 2011 Arts 2341 CRN: 64146
Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Instructor: Audry Herber
Email: audry.herber@hccs.edu
Art Office phone number: 713-718-6600 leave a message
Office Hours: by appointment only
Website: http://learning.cc.hccs.edu/members/audry.herber
Podcasts: http://itunes.hccs.edu/ (Click on Central College)
Course Description
Credit: 3 (Lecture and lab)
This class will cover the basics in jewelry fabrication. And students will create simple Jewelry pieces using the techniques demonstrated in class by completing their assignments.
Prerequisites
Students must meet the basic intellectual competencies such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking and computer literacy.
Repeating the Course
Students who repeat a course for a third or more times may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for tutoring/ other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing.
*Jewelry and metalsmithing has now been added to studio courses to the exemption list.
Disability Disclaimer
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office For questions, contact the Disability Counselor at your college. Visit the ADA Web site at http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/index.htm
Health Safety
It is strongly advised against taking this class if you are pregnant, have respiratory difficulties, sensitivity to chemicals, metals, or hand and wrist problems.
Insurance Disclaimer
The Fine Arts Department at Central College strongly recommends that all HCCS students carry some form of medical insurance to cover illness and injury, both on and off campus. Information regarding low-cost health insurance for students is available in the Fine Arts office. Under Texas state statute, HCCS is immune to liability in the event of accident or injury.
**Students can expect to incur the cost of their own art supplies, approximating $100.00 to $175.00.
Course Content
Using tools and equipment safely
Analyzing and problem solving of jewelry pieces
Basic Jewelry fabrication
Basic soldering techniques
Simple metal formation
Basic stone setting
Course Objectives
Shop Safety
Investigation of basic design
Understanding the use of varies tools and processes in the creation of jewelry pieces
Learning the properties of metal
Exploration of finishing metal surfaces
Exploration of joining techniques
Use of a acetylene torch for annealing and soldering
Investigation of stones and simple setting
Learning formation techniques
Upon Completing this course
Students must have an understanding of shop safety
Students must have an understanding of the use of tools and equipment in jewelry making
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Students must understand and complete the guideline requirements for each project
Students must be able to apply concepts and techniques taught in class on all projects
*Attendance:
Class begins at 9:00 AM students arriving late (fifteen minutes or more) without a valid excuse, or contacting the instructor through email or phone will be counted as absent.
Furthermore students are expected to remain in class for the entire six hours.
Roll is taken each time the class meets. Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences. A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5% of the hours of instruction, including lecture and laboratory time (after 12 hours of absence for this class). Students with excessive tardiness of 4 or more will have their final grade lowered by ten points. This will not change the due date of the assignments.
Grading:
*An “I” or Incomplete will be given if the student is unable to hand in the final assignment if there is an “unplanned event such as an emergency or death.”
**Students are responsible for dropping classes on the given withdrawal date (*April 14,
2011 4:30 pm Last day of withdrawal) and failing to do so will result in a failing grade .
*NO PROJECT WILL BE ACCEPTED LATER THAN ONE WEEK PAST THE
DEADLINE unless the student addresses the issue with the instructor prior to the end of the project will result in a lower grade on the work
*Projects must be handed in the following manner:
Assignments will be placed in a clear plastic bag and clearly marked with your name.
Adherence to the Assignment guidelines: Completing all assignments on time and following instruction.
Quality of Execution: Work must properly finished and crafted.
Quality of Design: The use of creativity, balance of elements and use of positive and negative space.
Application of Techniques and Concepts: Competence in the use of tools and techniques taught in the class.
Organization: Keeping the working environment clean and respectful of fellow students and the tools used in the studio.
*Writing ability: Students will keep a notebook with their notes and ideas. A written exam may be given during the course of the semester.
Students will participate in discussion.
Research: Students must understand and be able to use a computer and the library to further enhance their knowledge on Jewelry and Metalsmithing.
All students must show up for shop clean up and critique failing to do so will result in a lower final grade.
Scholastic Dishonesty Policy
Houston Community College defines “scholastic dishonesty” as: cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Penalties for academic dishonesty at HCCS include, but are not limited to, “O” on the test or assignment in question and will result in a grade of “F”.
Grading and Evaluation of Jewelry Projects
5 Projects
Grade Scale
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Good
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Poor
F 0-59 Fail
The final grade will be an accumulation of points, which will then be averaged by the number of assignments and test.
Course and Studio Polices
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Students not adhering to the safety policies, or using unsafe practices with equipment, causing disruptive behavior with inappropriate conduct such as auguring, fighting, and insensitivity toward
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the students or the instructor, will not be tolerated and will be documented and will lead to expulsion from the class and studio . (Be nice, and be safe!)
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Information covered in class will not be repeated for students who are absent or tardy. Students are responsible on obtaining lectures and assignments.
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Students missing the test will not be able to make them up.
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Students are responsible to keep up with their handouts ,
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Removal of tools, books, equipment, or property of others including the instructors, will lead to expulsion from studio and class .
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Improper use of tools and equipment, which may cause harm to you or another, will not be tolerated and can lead to expulsion from studio and class .
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Cell phones should be switched to silent mode. If you must take a call please take the call outside the classroom.
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No texting during lecture.
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Taking a call or use of a cell phone during exams is forbidden and will be viewed as cheating.
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No personal stereos, headphones, or pagers.
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No recording devices or photography, or video from any device may be allowed without documentation from Disability support Services.
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Texting or talking on the cell phone while working in the studio and during a lecture is forbidden .
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Only Students currently enrolled in the Jewelry and Metalsmithing classes may use the Studio facilities and equipment. Those who are not enrolled will be asked to leave.
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The studios contains some dangerous equipment and chemicals and therefore, please refrain from bringing pets and small children, they may be injured.
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It is strongly advise against eating in class and beverages should have some sort of lid.
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Students must take notes and ask questions about techniques and equipment if they do not understand.
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Students are responsible for obtaining the tools and materials used in the assignment .
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Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their workspace and returning studio tools to the proper area.
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Students are responsible for picking up their art and supplies before the end of the semester:
All unclaimed art and supplies become the property of HCC
Academic advisement concerning specific Fine Arts Courses and degree plans for Jewelry and
Metalsmithing is available to Central College students during the academic semesters. Please sign up in the
Fine Arts office, FAC 101, to speak to a full time instructor in your area of interest.
All students are encouraged to sign up for the Fine Arts Newsletters: www.centralfinearts.info
Use of Metal Studio
1.
In order to use a studio, a student must have a current art studio pass issued by the fine arts office, and signed by his / her current art instructor.
2.
Students agree to adhere to the posted office hours and metal studio hours, and to be clear of all spaces in time for the office staff to close according to security guidelines or before a class meets.
3.
To receive a key to open a studio or when no instructor is present, students must register in the
Fine Arts Office: a.
Write your name, or HCCSD ID number legibly b.
Write the room number, date and time. c.
Leave studio pass with the office staff. d.
Sign out after using the studio: and reclaim studio pass. e.
There will be a $65 charge if you misplace the key.
4.
Children and pets are not allowed in the art studios
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Only students currently enrolled in the Jewelry and Metalsmithing classes may use the studio.
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It is not acceptable to keep a key and leave personal belongings in a studio while attending another class, or otherwise leave the building or campus.
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Each student is responsible for keys checked out. Keys should never be passed from one student to another. The student who signed for the key is responsible for the key until that student returns to sign out.
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When leaving the Metal studio make sure that your space is clean and tidy , all tools are put away and stored in their proper place. All trash is dispose of. The gas is shut off and the lines are bled.
The vent is shut off. Pickle pots are turned off and unplugged. And the lights are turned off.
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Any student who disregards these guidelines will lose the privilege of using the FAC studios .
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10.
The department strongly recommends that all students care some form of medical insurance while enrolled at HCC Central College
Open Studio Schedule
Sunday
Studio
Closed
Monday
Open studio
1:00 PM
-9:30 PM
Tuesday
Open studio
1:00-5:30
PM
Wednesday
Open studio
1:00 PM
-9:30 PM
Thursday
Open studio
1:00-5:30
PM
Friday
Studio
Closed
(Class in session)
Saturday
Open studio
9:00 AM
3:30 PM
All students are encouraged to sign up for the Fine Arts Newsletter: www.centralfine
arts.info
Suppliers of Tools and Equipment
Jewelry Supply In Houston:
*Jemco
9000 Southwest Fwy, Suite 300
In United States Jewelry Supply
Allcraft Jewelry Supply
135 W 29 th Room 402
Houston, Texas 77074
713-541-4242 www.jemco-usa.com
New York, NY 10001
1-800-645-7124 www.allcraftonline.com
Houston Hardware and Hobby Stores:
Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, Tool Club, Northern
Hobby Lobby, Michaels
Indian Jewelers Supply Company
601 East Coal Ave.
Gallup, NM 87302
1-800-545-6540
Gemstones
Fire Mountain Gems http://www.firemountaingems.com/ ijsinc.com
Out of Our Mines http://www.outofourmines.com/
Otto Frei
PO Box 796
Oakland, CA 94607
*International Gem and Jewelry Show Jan 23-25 1-800-722-3456 http://www.ofrei.com
United States (Metals)
R. J. Leahy Company http://www.rjleahy.com/
Hauser & Miller Co
Box 500700
St Louis, MO 63150
1-800-462-7447 hauserandmiller.com
Rio Grande
7500 Blue water Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121-1962
1-800-545-6566 www.riogrande.com
Houston Metal Arts Guild
Houston Gem & Mineral Society
Society of North American Goldsmiths
Society of American Silversmiths
Ganoksin.com
Houston Center for Contemporary
American Craft Council
Online Resources http://www.hmag.org/ http://www.hgms.org/ http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/ http://www.silversmithing.com/ http://www.ganoksin.com http://www.crafthouston.org/ http://www.craftcouncil.org/
Magazines:
“Metalsmith”, “American Craft”, “Jewelry Crafts”, “Crafts”, “Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal”,
“Ornament”
Textbooks for this course can be found at bookstores such as, Amazon, Borders, Barnes and Noble and used bookstores
Textbook
Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition by Tim McCreight
(Optional)
Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing by Tim McCreight
Jewelry Making Techniques by Elizabeth Olver
*Highly recommended
The Art of Jewelry Design from Idea to Reality by Elizabeth Olver
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*Safety Glasses
Jeweler’s Saw frame
(KIT)
2 dozen or more each of saw blades in sizes 1/0 (KIT)
6 inch ½ round file
#0 or #2 (KIT)
A set of needle files
(KIT)
Wet/ Dry Sandpaper in grits of 320, 400,
600 (KIT)
Flat Nose Pliers
Pliers with teeth
(KIT)
Snips or cutters
(KIT)
Raw hide mallet
Riveting hammer
Tweezers with a fine point (KIT)
Burnisher, Cross lock tweezers
Soldering pick (KIT) Scraper
Permanent Markers both fine and ultra fine in black, pencils (KIT)
Rubber cement
Drill bit set 1/16-
5/32
*(KIT #50-52)
2-3 inch Masking tape
(These items may be obtain as needed)
Apron and gloves
Hearing protectors
Drill bit No.
54,56,57, 60,
70,74,77
2/0, 3/0
Saw blades as needed
Brass brush
3 rd hand
Bezal pusher or rocker
Round nose pliers
Ring clamp
Spring clamps
Toolbox
Center punch
(KIT)
Wooden Dowels or
Wood strips in assorted widths
Scribe
*Plastic sandwich bags
*Towel or paper towels
Band-Aids
Dividers
*Notebook/ journal Magnification glasses
Hardware store
Jewelry Supply store
Jewelry Supply store
Je welry Supply store
Jewelry Supply store
Jewelry Supply store.
Jewelry Supply store
Jewelry Supply store
Jewelry Supply store
Jewelry Supply store
Hardware store or
Discount supply store
Hardware store or
Discount supply store
Hardware store
Hardware store
Discount supply store
Discount supply store
Discount supply store
Craft supply /etc
6x6 inches of copper or brass sheet, 20 gauge
(KIT)
Wire solder in grades easy, medium, hard (KIT)
Brass or Copper wire or rod (silver optional) (KIT)
Brass or Copper tubing (silver optional) (KIT)
Cabochon stone
Hardness 6.5
5-8mm round/oval
Bezel wire
Dependent on stone size
Optional: silver sheet assort. gauges
Paper
Ruler
Small found objects
(about $125)
(Safety glasses and Toolbox not included)
Jewelry Supply store like
Jemco
Or mail order from Rio
Grande, Allcraft, etc.
Jewelry Supply store
Hardware store, Jewelry
Supply store, Craft supply
Hardware store, Jewelry
Supply store, Craft supply
International gem show
Rio Grande
Jewelry Supply
Jewelry Supply store
Discount supply store
Discount supply store
Has the basics and metal except for silver bezel wire and stone for the final ring assignment.
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Assignment Outline
The following is an outline of lecture and assignments for the semester. It is subject to change if there are any natural or unnatural disasters, any weird or bizarre occurrences, which may affect the students, instructor, class, building, or campus from being open.
Calendar
Week 1 January 21 Introduction, Course Syllabus and overview, handout of bookmark template.
Week 2 January 28 Images due for first assignment, Creating a Bookmark, lecture and handout on first project including a demonstration on how to use tools and create first project.
Week 3 February 4 Work on Assignment 1 Creating a Bookmark
Week 4 February 11 *Final work on Assignment 1 due at end of class Discussion of Assignment
2 Textured Landscape or portrait and handout. Start work on Assignment 2.
Week 5 February 18 *Lecture and demonstration Handout on annealing, textures, cold connections
Introduction and the use of the acetylene torch, principles of annealing, the creation of textures fabricating rivets.
Week 6 February 25 *Final work on Assignment 2 texture landscape or portrait at the end of class.
Week 7 March 4
Week 8 March 11
Soldering Lecture and Demo Work on Assignment 3
Final work on Assignment 3 Soldering. Handout on Assignment 4- Extreme wearable art with found object
No class, Campus closed Spring March 14-
Break 18
Week 9 March 25
Week 10 April 1
Week 11
Week 12
April 8
April 15
Work on Assignment 4- Extreme wearable art with found object
Work on Assignment 4- Extreme wearable art with found object
*Assignment 3- Extreme wearable art with found object Work due for student show Work on Assignment 4- Extreme wearable art with found object
Lecture and Handout on cabochon stone setting. Final Project Pendant or ring with stone
Week 13 April 22
Week 14 April 29
Week 15 May 6
Easter Holiday
*Work on Assignment 5. All Final Work Due at the end of class
9:30 AM Shop Clean up and class critique and discussion. Work handed back.
* Students are responsible for picking up their work!
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