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This course will be a project-based introduction to the design and techniques of jewelry. Students will learn a number of fundamental jewelry techniques. These techniques will be used to design and produce a small range of jewelry. This project will involve methodical research and creation, and the study of processes and materials. The final output will be 1:1 scale models in metal.
Throughout the course of this class the student will learn more about the design methods and specific drawing techniques used in jewelry, as well as a number of basic jewelry techniques; working with wire, sawing, soldering, engraving, wax modeling and molding and casting. Work with stones will not be covered in this course.