In Gold & Silversmithing 4, a project-oriented program extends student technical, material and conceptual skills. The use of engineering equipment and chemical processing technology are likely to be encountered at this level. Students devise individual responses to 2 set themes to develop their ability to apply techniques appropriate to particular concepts. In addition an individual work proposal is developed, applying critical thinking and innovation to a broad range of materials, techniques and concepts. A program of studio theory is undertaken to examine the historical and contemporary contexts of gold and silversmithing. Occupational health and safety instruction is an integral part of this course.

By the end of this course you should be able to

1. competently utilize a range of higher level skills relevant to the discipline, in response to set tasks
2. independently explore the potential of material/s
3. experiment with the application of concepts and processes
4. critically engage with historical and theoretical contexts

Portfolio of studio work (80%) [LOs 1 – 4]

Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%). [LOs 2 – 4]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

12 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and in excess of 6 hours per week independent studio practice.

ARTV2403  Gold & Silversmithing 3

Incompatible with ARTV2004 Major 4

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