With the highest standards of content and craft, the Metalsmithing concentration at Memphis College of Art offers the breadth and depth to develop the skills required for this technical and aesthetic study. Metal sculpture, hollowware, and jewelry making are the focus of the curriculum designed to encourage creative problem solving with artistic confidence and independence.
SC 150 Introduction to Metalsmithing.
The materials, tooling
and processes involved in the creation of small sculptural
units, body ornamentation and utilitarian objects are introduced.
Processes such as lost wax casting, metal forming, surfacing
and finishing
options are investigated.
Prerequisite: None
SC 250 Intermediate Metals Workshop 1.
Emphasis is placed
on personal direction and process awareness. Self-directed
projects refine metalsmithing skills as processes such as
advanced metal forming, repousse, chasing, tool-making, joining
and finishing are explored.
Prerequisite: All foundation
courses, SC 150
SC 255 Intermediate Metals Workshop 2.
Continuation of SC 250.
Prerequisite: SC 250
SC 350 Intermediate Metals Workshop 3.
Continuation of SC 255.
Prerequisite: SC 255
SC 355 Intermediate Metals Workshop 4.
Continuation of SC 350.
Prerequisite: SC 350
SC 450 Advanced Metals Workshop 1.
Prerequisite: SC 355
SC 455 Advanced Metals Workshop 2.
Continuation of SC450.
Prerequisite: SC450