Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – March 2012
FNAR 1147 – Fused Glass/Metal Clay Jewelry
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I.
COURSE TITLE: Fused Glass/Metal Clay Jewelry
COURSE NUMBER: 1147
CATALOG PREFIX: FNAR
II.
PREREQUISITES: None
III.
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 1
LABORATORY HOURS: 2 (2 Contact per credit)
OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course continues on from the Fused Glass Jewelry and Décor class. In this class
there will be an introduction into working with metal clay.
V.
ADOPTED TEXT (S):
These textbooks are optional:
Bullseye Tech Book
Bullseye Glass Co.
ISBN: 80380
The Fused Glass Handbook
Gil Reynolds
Delphi
ISBN: 0-915807-02-5
VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course the student will:
1. Continue to develop their glass cutting skills
2. Continue to develop their cold working skills
3. Perform more difficult projects using the kiln to do things such as
slumping and raking.
4. Understand safety precautions needed when working with glass,
metal, grinders and kilns
5. Continue to develop their wire wrapping skills.
6. Learn introductory concepts into making jewelry from metal clay
Southern State Community College
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7. Learn how to properly fire metal clay in the kiln to make sure that pieces are
fully sintered.
VII. GRADING:
The student will be evaluated in the following areas:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Attendance
Effort and progress in the development of skills and techniques relative to
this course.
Class Participation
Evaluation of finished projects
A
B
C
D
F
90 – 100
80 – 89
70 – 79
60 – 69
0 – 59
VIII. COURSE OUTLINE:
Discretion of instructor
Week 1:
1146: Orientation, Materials, Cutting Glass, Working with Kilns, Using the Grinder, First
glass project
1147: Discussion of second quarter projects, First glass project
Week 2:
1146: Discussion of first project, Using the Circle Cutter, Project #2 – Cabochons, Wire
wrapping demonstration – Beads
1147: Metal clay introduction
Week 3:
1146: Discussion of second project, Molds, Project #3 – Christmas Ornaments, Using the
Jewelry Bit, Wire wrapping demonstration – Wrapping Cabochons
1147: Metal clay hollow forms
Week 4:
1146: Discussion of third project, Project #4 – Inclusions, Using the Glass Saw,
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Slumping Demonstration,
1147: Metal Clay and Glass
Week 5:
1146: Discussion of fourth project, Project #5 – Fusing with Fiber Paper, Wire Wrapping
Demonstration – Freeform Wrap
1147: Drop ring project
Week 6:
1146: Discussion of fifth project, Project #6 – Glass Etching, Pot Melt Demonstration
1147: Pot melt
Week 7:
1146: Discussion of sixth project, Project #7 – Make what you like, Review of different
types of wire wrapping
1147: Artist inspiration project
Week 8:
1146: Discussion of seventh project, Project #8 – Artist inspiration project
1147: Slumping project
Week 9:
1146: Discussion of eighth project, Project #9 – Bottle Slumping, Sanding and Kiln
Washing Kiln Shelves
1147: Christmas Ornament/Suncatcher project
Week 10:
Discussion of ninth project, Project #10 – Glass casting, Glass Raking Demonstration
1147: Glass Raking project
Week 11:
1146: Discussion of tenth project, Project #11 - Glass slumping
1147: Advanced Wire wrapping techniques
Week 12:
1146: Discussion of eleventh project, Project #12 - Glass clay
1147: Make what you like
Week 13:
1146: Discussion of twelfth project, Project #13 – Make what you like
1147: Make what you like
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Week 14:
1146: Discussion of thirteenth project, Project #14 – Make what you like
1147: Make what you like
Week 15:
1146: Discussion of fourteenth project, Project #15 – Make what you like
1147: Make what you like
Week 16 Finals Week:
1146 & 1147: Final Critique
IX.
OTHER REQUIRED BOOKS AND MATERIALS:
a. The student will be provided with a reading list related to each project
providing materials are available in the library.
b. The student will be provided with hyperlinks to online reading material.
c. The student will be expected to purchase any expendable materials and
tools over and above what they use from the supply they receive for their
lab fee.
X.
EVALUATION:
The student will be evaluated as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Attendance and class participation
Completion of exercises and assignments
The understanding of techniques, skills, and techniques related to the
area of crafts
The presentation of required projects (Neatness and craftsmanship will
be emphasized)
XI. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
a.
b.
c.
The student will be expected to leave their work area in a clean and
orderly fashion before leaving the classroom.
The student will be informed of all hazards related to equipment or
material which will be introduced into the classroom.
See class outline for all other related information.
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Attendance:
 Attendance is mandatory. More than two absences will result in your grade being
reduced by a full letter.
 Tardies will accumulate to an absence.
XII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may
see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for
demonstration purposes. Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that
your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office,
Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.