Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	11/12/2025
Top Code	109900 - Other Fine and Applied Arts (CTE)
Units	0 Total Units
Hours	108 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 27; Lab Hours 81)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Total Student Learning Hours	108
Course Credit Status	Noncredit (N)
Material Fee	Yes
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	Yes; Repeat Limit 99
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D)

Course Description

A noncredit course introducing fabrication and development of hand wrought jewelry and various applicable techniques for jewelry production including: casting, hollow form construction, linking devices and lapidary. Emphasis will also be on individual student's field of interest and continued portfolio development. ADVISORY: Students are expected to have some background in Jewelry production; A portfolio of images highlighting their prior work in this area is recommended. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Create a portfolio of jewelry consisting of a minimum of three pieces utilizing stones and metals, multiple types of materials and fabrication techniques.
2. Develop a production run on matching sets of jewelry consisting of a minimum of three pieces utilizing stones, multiple types of materials and fabrication techniques.

Course Objectives

• 1. Apply the principles and elements of design as they relate to jewelry making.
• 2. Demonstrate skills in manipulating and maintaining specialized tools and media
• 3. Identify and solve fabrication problems in advanced forms of jewelry making.
• 4. Recognize the past and present heritage of historical and contemporary jewelry design.
• 5. Discuss and evaluate jewelry pieces in light of their aesthetic and conceptual content and visual effectiveness.
• 6. Demonstrate proficiency in basic design concepts of jewelry making.
• 7. Recognize current stylistic trends.
• 8. Exhibit skill mastery of different jewelry techniques throughout the ages

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Lecture Content

1. Jewelry forms in line and mass

a. Silver solder construction techniques b. Basic metallurgy c. Methods of working from three-view isometric drawings

2. Research in historical and contemporary jewelry design b. Technical use of materials c. Recycled materials d. Joinery and adhesion f. Durability

3. Careers in industry and the arts b. Materials beyond the basics c. Scaling accurately

4. Introduction to metal casting a. Global history of metal casting b. Career opportunities in metal casting c. Types of metals and characteristics as applied to casting. Mold and pattern-making for casting. Finishes and patinas f. Steps to cast metal jewelry. g. Additive and subtractive methods.

5. Application in student projects. Theory, techniques, and tools of stone carving, grinding, and finishing.  Tools, technology, and history application in student projects. Safety procedures. Finishing techniques/patination. Finishing techniques for stone sanding, polishing, and sealing. Application in student projects. Coloration of projects according to media/ metal. Brazing, grinding, and torch fire enamel. 

Lab Content

1. Jewelry forms in line and mass a. Silver solder construction techniques b. Basic metallurgy c. Methods of working from three-view isometric drawings

2.  Technical use of materials c. Recycled materials d. Joinery and adhesion f. Durability

3. Careers in industry and the arts b. Materials beyond the basics c. Scaling accurately

4. Introduction to metal casting a. Global history of metal casting b. Career opportunities in metal casting c. Types of metals and characteristics as applied to casting d. Mold and pattern-making for casting e. Finishes and patinas f. Steps to a cast metal jewelry. g. Additive and subtractive methods.

5. Application in student projects.  Techniques and tools of stone carving, grinding and finishing.  Tools, technology, and history application in student projects. Safety procedures. Finishing techniques/patination. Finishing techniques for stone sanding, polishing, sealing. Application in student projects. Coloration of projects according to media/ metal. Brazing, grinding, and torch fire enamel. 

Method(s) of Instruction

• Regular NC Lab (NC4)
• Regular NC Lect (NC3)

Instructional Techniques

Slide and video presentations, student critiques, guest lectures, demonstrations.

Reading Assignments

Various free texts will be assigned throughout the semester.

Writing Assignments

Group critiques of student work, process and self-reflection, research topics around Jewelry design and production

Out-of-class Assignments

Research topics around Jewelry development and production, design projects, visual research.

Methods of Student Evaluation

• Written Assignments
• Projects (Individual/Group)
• Problem Solving Exercises
• Oral Presentations
• Skills Demonstration

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Skill demonstrations, problem solving exercises, assignments, self and group critique and discussions.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Written reflections, research of jewelry design seen outside of class, group critiques of student work, skill building and demonstrations throughout the semester.

Other Resources

1. Selected handout materials will be provided and distributed by the instructor.

Resources Subscreen

• Open Education Resource: Various texts will be assigned by instructor. Various texts will be assigned by instructor. (Various texts will be assigned by instructor).

Eligible Discipline(s)

• Art: Master’s degree in fine arts, art, or art history OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in humanities OR the equivalent. NOTE: “Master’s in fine arts” as used here refers to any master’s degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also, art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the “Master of Fine Arts” (MFA) degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, creative writing or other non plastic arts.