10. Metals (MTLS)
2303 Metals I (0-6)
(Common Course Number ARTS 2341)
An examination of several basic metal techniques--sawing, soldering, forming, cold connections, and surface finishes. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisites: (1) ARTF 1301, 1302, 1303, and 1304 or (2) instructor approval. May be taken concurrently with ARTF 1303 and ARTF 1304. Laboratory fee required.
2313 Metals II (0-6)
(Common Course Number ARTS 2342)
Exploration of forging and hollow construction techniques first half of semester. Last six weeks will cover the basics of lost wax casting with various metal alloys. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisites: MTLS 2303 and ARTF 1304. Laboratory fee required.
3303 Metals III (0-6)
Concentrated work on metal construction techniques including marriage of metals, hammer inlay, mokume, and mechanisms. Six hours in studio per week.
Prerequisite: MTLS 2313. Laboratory fee required.
3313 Metals IV (0-6)
Continuation of Metals III with emphasis on the die-forming, repousse, and chasing. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: MTLS 3303. Laboratory fee required.
3323 Metals V (0-6)
Concentration on various forming techniques, angle raising, shell forming and construction, and work on series problem. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: MTLS 3313. Laboratory fee required.
4303 Metals VI (0-6)
Emphasis on advanced metal design with individual investigation. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: MTLS 3323. Course fees required.
4313 Metals VII (0-6)
Emphasis upon individual direction and achievement. Minimum of six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: MTLS 4303 or instructor approval. Course fees required.
4323 Special Problems in Metals (0-6)
Emphasis on individual direction and achievement. Minimum of six hours in studio per week. May be repeated for credit if problems vary. Prerequisites: MTLS 4303 and instructor approval. Course fees required.
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