METAL DESIGN B

Ms. Wigre

CTE Metal Design

Room 708

After school support 2:03-2:30 M-f

***make an appointment to see me after school

PH # 425-204-4222

ewigre@g.rentonschools.us

Safety tests

SYLLABUS

CTE Metal Design

Hazen High School

Ms Wigre

Room 708

425-204-4222

ewigre@g.rentonschools.us

Course Description

Jewelry fabrication is an introductory course in the processes and procedures for fabricating jewelry and small sculpture. We will focus on the proper use of tools, equipment, and materials in depth throughout the projects. We will survey the history of jewelry and explore the careers and business practices associated with metals fabrication. Using the elements and principals of design, we will create a portfolio of works that showcase your knowledge of craftsmanship and knowledge of the materials.

Possible Topics Covered

Materials- copper, brass, nickel silver

Surface Treatments and Textures- hammering, stamping, rolling mill, reticulation, acid etching, polishing,

Shaping / Forming- piercing, drawing and rolling wire, bending, forging, Joining- soldering, rivets, chain making

Tools- files, saws, hammers, anvils, abrasives, drill press, measuring instruments

Grading Scale

Grading Policy:
Grades will be based on Presentation and Professional Skills.
80%-Projects assignments and quizzes
20%-Classroom citizenship – work habits, in class safety, group participation, clean up.

School Provided Materials

Jewelry hand tools, metals, and machinery.

Textbook "The Complete Metalsmith"Download "The Complete Metalsmith"
Jewelry bench and fabrication equipment in class
Metal: Copper, Brass, and Nickle Silver

Attendance

If you anticipate an absence, email the attendance office before class @ suzanne.jacobs@rentonschools.us or call 425-204-4200.

Scope and Sequence

Week one:

Safety Training

Establish Routines

Project 1

Week Two - three:

Establish Routines.

Project 2

Week Four:

Project 3

Week five:

Project 3

Week Six:

Project 4

Week seven:

Project 4

Week eight:

Project 5

OSHA Due

Week Nine-ten:

Final Project

Finals Week:

Online Portfolio and Studio Gallery

Course Information

Course Description | Course Objectives | Grading Policy (late work, etc) | Grading Scale

School Provided Materials:

Jewelry hand tools, metals, and machinery.

Textbook "The Complete Metalsmith"
Jewelry bench and fabrication equipment in class
Metal: Copper, Brass, and Nickle

School Information

Announcements

Bell Schedule

HAZEN HIGHLIGHTS

Attendance - If you anticipate an absence, email the attendance office before class @ suzanne.jacobs@rentonschools.us or call 425-204-4200.

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