Advance Jewelry and Metalsmithing Syllabus Spring 2011 Arts 2342 CRN: 69812 Monday and Wednesday 9:30 AM-12:30 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. Students enrolled in this class must have taken Arts 2341, an introduction to basic jewelry and metalsmithing or the equivalent. 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 Course Objectives and content Shop and Tool Safety Students must have passed and have knowledge of all information covered in Metals 1 Investigation of advance design Using Ferric Chloride to acid etch on non-ferrous metals Advance coloring of Metals Course Objectives Shop Safety Exploring advance fabrication Creating challenging designs Understanding the use of varies tools Exploration of finishing metal surfaces Exploration and experimentation of joining techniques Use of a acetylene torch for annealing and soldering Investigation of creative stone settings Exploring advance formation techniques Upon Completing this course 1 Students must have an understanding of shop safety Students must have an understanding of the use of tools and equipment in advance jewelry making 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 9:30 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 three 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. 2 Course and Studio Polices 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 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!) 2. Information covered in class will not be repeated for students who are absent or tardy. Students are responsible on obtaining lectures and assignments. 3. Students missing the test will not be able to make them up. 4. Students are responsible to keep up with their handouts, 5. Removal of tools, books, equipment, or property of others including the instructors, will lead to expulsion from studio and class. 6. 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. 7. Cell phones should be switched to silent mode. If you must take a call please take the call outside the classroom. 8. No texting during lecture. 9. Taking a call or use of a cell phone during exams is forbidden and will be viewed as cheating. 10. No personal stereos, headphones, or pagers. 11. No recording devices or photography, or video from any device may be allowed without documentation from Disability support Services. 12. Texting or talking on the cell phone while working in the studio and during a lecture is forbidden. 13. 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. 14. The studios contains some dangerous equipment and chemicals and therefore, please refrain from bringing pets and small children, they may be injured. 15. It is strongly advise against eating in class and beverages should have some sort of lid. 16. Students must take notes and ask questions about techniques and equipment if they do not understand. 17. Students are responsible for obtaining the tools and materials used in the assignment. 18. Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their workspace and returning studio tools to the proper area. 19. 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 5. Only students currently enrolled in the Jewelry and Metalsmithing classes may use the studio. 6. 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. 7. 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. 1. 3 8. 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. 9. Any student who disregards these guidelines will lose the privilege of using the FAC studios. 10. The department strongly recommends that all students care some form of medical insurance while enrolled at HCC Central College Open Studio Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Studio Open studio Open studio Open studio Open studio Studio Open studio Closed 1:00 PM 1:00-5:30 1:00 PM 1:00-5:30 Closed 9:00 AM -9:30 PM PM -9:30 PM PM (Class in 3:30 PM session) All students are encouraged to sign up for the Fine Arts Newsletter: www.centralfinearts.info Suppliers of Tools and Equipment Jewelry Supply In Houston: In United States Jewelry Supply *Jemco Allcraft Jewelry Supply 9000 Southwest Fwy, Suite 300 135 W 29th Room 402 Houston, Texas 77074 New York, NY 10001 713-541-4242 1-800-645-7124 www.jemco-usa.com www.allcraftonline.com Houston Hardware and Hobby Stores: Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, Tool Club, Northern Hobby Lobby, Michaels Gemstones Fire Mountain Gems http://www.firemountaingems.com/ Out of Our Mines http://www.outofourmines.com/ *International Gem and Jewelry Show Jan 23-25 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 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 Indian Jewelers Supply Company 601 East Coal Ave. Gallup, NM 87302 1-800-545-6540 ijsinc.com Otto Frei PO Box 796 Oakland, CA 94607 1-800-722-3456 http://www.ofrei.com Rio Grande 7500 Blue water Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87121-1962 1-800-545-6566 www.riogrande.com 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) 4 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 Materials for Jewelry and Metalsmithing: (These items may be obtain as needed) Required Tools Needed: *Safety Glasses *Plastic apron Disposable gloves Optional Tools Resources Hardware store Materials: 6x6 inches of copper or brass sheet, 20 gauge Resources Jewelry Supply store like Jemco Or mail order from Rio Grande, Allcraft, etc. (KIT) Metals 1 Tools Jewelry Supply store 2-3 inch Masking tape *Plastic sandwich bags *Towel or paper towels Notebook Permanent Markers both fine and ultra fine in black, pencils Jewelry Supply store Clear Sticky plastic tape Discount supply store Brass or Copper wire or rod Brass or Copper tubing B&W images *Tempered masonite Acetone or fingernail polish Enamel paint like fingernail polish Spray paint Enamel pen Press-n-peel PNPB20 (30 sheets) Hardware store, Jewelry Supply store, Craft supply Hardware store, Jewelry Supply store, Craft supply Clip art books Hardware store To remove paint Hardware store Hardware store or discount store Techniks.com http://www.techniks.com/ 5 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 19 Introduction, Course Syllabus and overview Week 2 January 24 Week 3 January 26 January 31 *February 2 Introduction, course requirements and grading, student profile, overview of studio, shop safety, examples of work, lecture on understanding and creating craft objects. Handout of Assignment 1, and lecture on acid etching. Handout 1 Work on Assignment 1 Samples Work on Assignment 1 Samples Work on Assignment 1 Samples due at end of class Discussion of Assignment 2 Textured Landscape, portrait, narrative panel Work on Assignment 2 Textured Landscape or portrait Handout. Work on Assignment 2 Work on Assignment 2 Work on Assignment 2 Holiday Presidents Day Work on Assignment 2 texture landscape or portrait due. Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Spring Break Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 February 7 February 9 February 14 February 16 February 21 *February 23 February 28 March 2 March 7 March 9 March 1418 March 21 March 23 March 28 March 30 April 4 April 6 April 11 April 13 April 18 April 19 April 25 April 27 May 2 May 4 Assignment 3 Create a mix media piece Work on Assignment 3 Work on Assignment 3 Work on Assignment 3 No class, Campus closed Work on Assignment 3 Work on Assignment 3 Assignment 3 *Assignment 3 is due Assignment 4 Final project Multiple Hinge bracelet Work on Assignment 4 Work on Assignment 4 Work on Assignment 4 Work on Assignment 4 Work on Assignment 4 Work on Assignment 4 *Work on Assignment 4 All Final Work Due at the end of class No class 9:30 AM Shop Clean up and class critique and discussion. Work handed back.* Students are responsible for picking up their work! 6