In BKMA 138 Artisan Portfolio Project, students integrate techniques, materials, skills, and objects developed in previous courses to produce a base body of work. Students begin to identify their unique artist voice in the blacksmith studio. Design iteration based on critique from others is implemented. The project requires permission from the instructor and may be individual or collaborative.
Prerequisites: BKMA 136 with a grade of C- or better. Students who do not meet this standard require permission of the School Chair.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 4 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 80 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 10 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 10 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Write a proposal for an artisan project
- Formulate choices for design and construction of forged metal art object(s)
- Use self-reflection and critiques during design process for improvements
- Demonstrate emerging personal style and motifs in forged work(s)
- Modify a workspace to streamline production
- Exhibit artisan project(s)
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.