The area of study in Metalwork and Jewelry has as its primary goal the preparation of students as working artists. Through the sequencing of course work, students are encouraged to develop a personal aesthetic while mastering media techniques.
In the introductory courses, stress is given to the development of proficiency in the manipulation of tools and materials. Advanced courses focus on exploratory research with new technologies and materials and on creation of finished work based on that research. Students typically work with various metals as well as with plastics and wood.
They learn soldering, forging, raising, casting, electroforming, anodizing, photo-etching, enameling, lapidary, and stone setting. The metalwork and jewelry facilities include four well-equipped workrooms on the fourth and first floors of Arends Hall.
Additional facilities for advanced and graduate students are located at the Pleasant Street Studios.