ART 1611

Advanced Jewelry
Winter 2012

Instructor: Eric Okon

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ART 1611 W i n t e r
Syllabus

2012

eric okon Rm. L201 office hours (hour before class) phone - 734.657.5070 email - ericokon@gmail.com dept. secretary phone - 248.522.3590 www.eometals.com/students
PASS office OCC Orchard Ridge: 248.522.3480

Introduction Welcome to Advanced jewelry / metals. In this course you will learn the basic techniques of metalsmithing, allowing you the opportunity to create attractive jewelry or objects by sawing, soldering, riveting, and casting various metals. These techniques will be useful to anyone wishing to learn the basics of jewelry / metals and how such objects are created. ADA Notification Students requiring special assistance should contact the PASS office and inform the instructor of any special conditions pertaining to their learning. PASS office OCC Orchard Ridge: 248.522.3480 Course Goals This course will consist of three projects to help walk you through the required techniques to successfully create your own jewelry / metals pieces. Each project will require you to develop an idea from start to finish through the use of samples, sketches, and critiques. The overall goal is that by the end of the semester you will have the knowledge and ability to continue making jewelry / metalwork on your own, and to develop a foundation for advanced jewelry classes. Grading The majority of our projects will begin with a demonstration or lecture. You will then be required to make a sample piece or pieces based on this. These sample pieces will be graded as either a credit or incomplete. Once your samples are completed you will begin designing and executing an original work using the techniques discussed. There may be research requirements for the design aspect, and technical limitations and requirements for the construction aspect. When determining a grade for your completed work, I will take into consideration the thoroughness of your design, the number and quality of iterations in your sketchbook, the thoughtfulness and cleverness of your construction, and the fit and finish of the final product. In short, I will assess your idea development and your craft (both of which will be probed during critique).

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Projects will be graded using the following guidelines: A. You have met all of the requirements of the project, demonstrated technical mastery of the craft, and have dealt with the project in a very creative way. B. You have met all the requirements of the project, shown strong technique in craft, and have begun to deal with the project in a creative way C. You have met the basic project requirements. D. You have not met all the project requirements. E. Work is unacceptable or not turned in. Project Grading: Each project is graded using the following four criteria: Design (overall idea) 5 Creativity (solution for design) 5 Technique (use of techniques applied) 5 Appearance (overall fit and finish) 5 Total 20

Late Projects: Projects will be accepted one period late for a 1/2 grade penalty (i.e. A to A- ). Projects may not be submitted after 3 class periods. List and Value of Assignments: Project 1 Casting Project 2 Etching / Hollow Form Project 3 Choice Participation and effective use of class time Total: 20 20 20 10 70

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Expectations For Advanced jewelry / metals students, it is intended that this course will serve as a foundation for any future coursework. So the expectation is that you have signed up for this course because you have an interest in jewelry / metals that goes beyond consumption, and that you would like to learn how to work with metal. This is not something that will come easily; it will require significant effort; that, and a multitasking, prioritizing mind that can balance your competing responsibilities. It is expected that you will work safely, pay attention to all directions and ask questions when you do not understand something. It is expected that you will leave the studio as you find it; clean, undamaged, with all tools accounted for. It is expected that all work be your own plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. That includes turning in work someone else made, making work that has already been made or designed by someone else, or having another person significantly help you complete a piece. Attendance and Effort I will be taking attendance during every class, and taking notes as to your progress in this course. I will note the amount of effort you apply during class, and the questions that you ask when you are having trouble. If all of these notations are in the affirmative, that you are consistently paying attention and trying to improve, then the remainder of your grade will reflect that. If you miss class, are often late, do no work outside of class, and end more or less where you began, the remainder will reflect that you have put forth little effort. Safety See Safety Guidelines (included in packet) Textbook The required textbooks for this course isThe Complete Metalsmith by Tim McReight - Carried by the OCC bookstore. This book is an inexpensive manual about basic metal work and may come in handy for any question you may have. I also recommend looking at any other jewelry / metals books that are available including magazines such as metalsmith. These are great sources for ideas and techniques.

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Armstrong Tool & Supply Map

Oakland Comm College - Orchard Ridge N
W 11 Mile Rd
Farmington Rd

Orchard Lake Rd

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Armstrong Tool
31541 W. 8 Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 1.800.446.9694

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Supplies A moderate amount of relatively inexpensive materials will be available to you free of charge. But large quantities of modest materials, or any quantity of precious materials such as silver you must purchase on your own. There are to local retailers for purchasing any additional jewelry supplies and materials you may need. Armstrong Tool 31541 West Eight Mile Rd. Livonia, Mi 48152 1.800.446.9694 www.armstrongtool.com C R hill 2734 11 Mile Rd Berkeley, MI 48072 248.543.1555 Online you may want to visit: Rio Grande www.riogrande.com Supplies Tools 4 or 5 Jewelers Saw Frame 2 dozen 2/0 Saw Blades round nose pliers chain nose pliers Set of jewelers files 6 or more Your choice of Silver / Nickle / Copper / NuGold / Brass (16ga to 22ga) Sandpaper 220, 320, 400, 600 grit (at least 2 sheets of each) Small steel ruler with in/mm A sketchbook - 8 x10 Pencils Sharpie markers X-acto knife Other Recommended Tools Bees Wax / Bur Life (so you dont have to share) Clamp on Bench Pin (so you can saw at home) More Saw Blades A cheap tool box to carry it all

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Clean Up The last 10 to 15 minutes of every class will be used to clean up the studio. You are expected to clean up your area and any tools you were using during the class period. A clean organized area creates a better / safer working environment. In Closing Please feel free to contact me via e-mail or in person and I will try to respond promptly to any questions or problems that you may have. I hope that this class will be a fun learning experience for all. I reserve the right to alter any of the contents of this syllabus at any time if I determine that doing so would aid in the learning process.

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January
9 16 23 First class. Discuss Syllabus. Dicuss Casting. 2 rings project No Class - Martin Luther King Demo Wax Carving using hand tools Matt Wax Lathe Matt Wax trimmer

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April 9cont.) 16 23 30

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schedule

Work day Last Work Day Last Day of Class. Project 3 Due. Clean up studio.

February 6 13 20 27 March 5 12 19 26 April 2 9 Work day Project 2 Due. Critique. Discuss Project 3 Demo Project 1 Due. Critique. Project 2. Demo Work day Work day Demo Spruing, Investing and Casting Work day / Casting Work day / Casting No Class - Mid Winter Break Project Summary 1. Casting 2. Color Epoxy resins 3. Your Choice

schedule subject to change

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ART 1611 W i n t e r
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. there is no smoking in the studio

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safety guidelines
the studio is to be used only under the supervision of the instructor

do not bring butane cigarette lighters into the studio use eye protection when using any power tools or caustic material use a dust mask when grinding or polishing metal long hair must be tied back at all times, especially around power equipment do not wear garments with loose sleeves, etc. in the studio do not leave power tools and equipment (e.g., drill press, buffer, grinder) unattended. do not leave torches or burners lit while unattended

10. all OCC studio tools must stay in the studio. 11. never leave caustic or hazarous material unopened or in unmarked containers. 12. stay with hot objects