Austin Community College

FY 2009 Course Descriptions

Jewelry

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HRGY 1401 JEWELRY TECHNIQUES I (4-3-3). An introduction to basic techniques of jewelry repair, including layout, sawing, filing, emery, soldering, ring construction, and bezel setting. Emphasis on industry standards. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 1402 JEWELRY TECHNIQUES II (4-3-3). Continuation of Jewelry Techniques I with emphasis on polishing. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HRGY 1401. ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 1409 JEWELRY CASTING I (4-3-3). Emphasis on lost wax casting, both centrifugal and vacuum processes, including an introduction to wax carving and mold making. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HRGY 1401. ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 1417 APPLIED JEWELRY PRACTICES (4-3-3). Survey of the business practices of the jewelry industry. Emphasis on communication skills, security, insurance, copyright/trademark law, industry organizations, and common ethical expectations within the industry. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HRGY 2435. ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 1441 STONESETTING I (4-3-3). Focus on channel, bead setting, and bright cutting techniques. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HRGY 1449 and HRGY 1448. ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 1442 STONESETTING II (4-3-3). Continuation of Stonesetting I. Focus on prong setting, repronging, retipping, and reheading. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HRGY 1441. ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 1448 JEWELRY REPAIR/FABRICATION I (4-3-3). Emphasis on techniques, the fabrication and repair of jewelry. Introduction to equipment and techniques of jewelry manufacturing, including assembly of findings. This is the Capstone Experience for the Certificate in Jewelry. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 1449 JEWELRY REPAIR/FABRICATION II (4-3-3). Continuation of Jewelry Repair/Fabrication I with emphasis on techniques, fabrication, and repair of jewelry. Introduction to equipment and techniques of jewelry manufacturing including chain repair and electroplating. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HRGY 1448. ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS IN WATCH, CLOCK, AND JEWELRY REPAIRER (4-3-3). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the jewelry technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Topics initiated by students on current industry practices with instructor approval.

Jewelry Design/Techniques and Methods - Students will address current skills, knowledge and/or new technology pertinent to the Jewelry Industry in areas of special interest with the approval of the instructor. The emphasis will be on advanced techniques and methods of jewelry making and surface embellishment that will further the student’s knowledge of jewelry design and creation. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 2430 CHASING AND REPOUSSAGE (4-3-3). Methods of cold working non-ferrous metals and the malleability of these metals. Emphasizes chasing and respoussage techniques along with the cold working methods of forming, joinery, and surface embellishment in the design and creation of jewelry and small metal objects. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 2433 JEWELRY CASTING II (4-3-3). Continuation of Casting I. Includes instruction in mold making and vibratory finishing. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HRGY 1409. ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 2435 PRECIOUS METALS I (4-3-3). Emphasis on layout, bright cuts, baguettes, marquise, pear, cushion, and emerald cut stones. Focus on utilization of commercial shop guidelines. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HRGY 1402. ( ) Course Type: W

HRGY 2436 PRECIOUS METALS II (4-3-3). A continuation of Precious Metals I. Focus on layout, bright cuts, baguettes, marquise, pear, cushion, and emerald cut stones as well as pave in precious metals. Includes utilization of commercial shop guidelines. This is the Capstone Experience course for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Jewelry. Emphasis on speed. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: HRGY 2435. ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of September 07, 2008 04:23am
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