JEWL 110 Dynamic Metal Forming

School of the Arts

JEWL 110: Dynamic Metal Forming introduces the fundamentals of synclastic and anticlastic forming through the creation of technical samples and jewelry using hammers and stakes to explore the malleability of precious metal sheet.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisite: None

Crosslisted: None

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Course Details
Total number of weeks8
Total Credits
Total Hours48
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3
Lab (lab, field, computer)3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. complete a number of samples and projects which will demonstrate basic cold forming metal skills such as: safe repetitive use of silversmithing hammers, making and using customized wooden stakes, synclastic and anticlastic forming;
  2. develop their existing basic jewellery skills such as sawing, filing, soldering, and polishing; and
  3. understand and demonstrate good studio health and safety practices; in particular, how to set up and use a hammering station to avoid repetitive strain injuries.

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
  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.