Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - OPEN COURSES

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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:21:21


JEWELRY

Jewelry classes are often taught in combined sections with beginning, intermediate, and advanced sections in the same class.

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
HRGY 1401 Jewelry Techniques I

	[8/8]	18070	Lec	001	RVS	3125	F	 1:30pm -  6:50pm	OH Wilson, Ricky
	[8/7]	18073	Lec	004	RVS	3125	MW	 8:00am - 10:35am	OH Dewailly, Philippe
	[8/7]	18076	Lec	008	RVS	3125	MW	 5:00pm -  7:35pm	OH Lynn, James
	[8/8]	18075	Lec	007	RVS	3125	S	 9:30am -  2:50pm	OH Soto, Martha
	[8/8]	19073	Lec	006	RVS	3125	TTh	 8:00am - 10:35am	OH Kriechbaum, Stephen
	[8/8]	18071	Lec	002	RVS	3125	TTh	10:40am -  1:15pm	OH Evans, Richard
	[8/8]	18072	Lec	003	RVS	3125	TTh	 7:40pm - 10:15pm	OH Lynn, James
HRGY 1402 Jewelry Techniques II
+	[8/8]	18081	Lec	006	RVS	3125	F	 1:30pm -  6:50pm	OH Wilson, Ricky
+	[8/8]	18080	Lec	005	RVS	3125	S	 9:30am -  2:50pm	OH Soto, Martha
+	[8/8]	18082	Lec	007	RVS	3125	TTh	 8:00am - 10:35am	OH Kriechbaum, Stephen
HRGY 1409 Jewelry Casting I
+	[8/8]	18084	Lec	002	RVS	3125	MW	 1:30pm -  4:05pm	OH Evans, Richard
+	[8/8]	18085	Lec	003	RVS	3125	MW	 7:40pm - 10:15pm	OH Soto, Martha
HRGY 1441 Stonesetting I
+	[8/8]	18088	Lec	004	RVS	3125	F	 1:30pm -  6:50pm	OH Wilson, Ricky
+	[8/8]	18087	Lec	002	RVS	3125	TTh	 1:30pm -  4:05pm	OH Lynn, James
HRGY 1442 Stonesetting II
+	[8/8]	18089	Lec	001	RVS	3125	F	 8:00am -  1:20pm	OH Wilson, Ricky
+	[8/7]	18090	Lec	003	RVS	3125	MW	 8:00am - 10:35am	OH Dewailly, Philippe
HRGY 1448 Jewelry Repair/Fabrication I
	[8/8]	18092	Lec	002	RVS	3125	F	 8:00am -  1:20pm	OH Wilson, Ricky
	[8/8]	18091	Lec	001	RVS	3125	TTh	10:40am -  1:15pm	OH Evans, Richard
HRGY 1449 Jewelry Repair/Fabrication II
+	[8/8]	19435	Lec	001	RVS	3125	F	 8:00am -  1:20pm	OH Wilson, Ricky
+	[8/8]	18093	Lec	002	RVS	3125	TTh	 8:00am - 10:35am	OH Kriechbaum, Stephen
HRGY 1491 Special Topics in Watch, Clock, and Jewelry Repairer
	[8/7]	18103	Lec	010	RVS	3125	MW	 8:00am - 10:35am	OH Dewailly, Philippe
18103 - Jewelry Design/Techniques and Methods 
	[8/6]	18095	Lec	002	RVS	3125	MW	10:40am -  1:15pm	OH Evans, Richard
18095 - Jewelry Design/Techniques and Methods 
	[9/10]	18097	Lec	004	RVS	3124	MW	10:40am -  1:15pm	OH Dewailly, Philippe
18097 - Computer Aided Design and Manufacture for Jewelry. Student should have basic 
computer experience. 
	[8/8]	18096	Lec	003	RVS	3125	MW	 1:30pm -  4:05pm	OH Evans, Richard
18096 - Jewelry Design/Techniques and Methods 
	[8/7]	18102	Lec	009	RVS	3125	MW	 5:00pm -  7:35pm	OH Lynn, James
18102 - Jewelry Design/Techniques and Methods 
	[8/8]	18098	Lec	005	RVS	3125	MW	 7:40pm - 10:15pm	OH Soto, Martha
18098 - Jewelry Design/Techniques and Methods 
	[8/8]	18100	Lec	007	RVS	3125	S	 9:30am -  2:50pm	OH Soto, Martha
18100 - Jewelry Design/Techniques and Methods 
	[8/8]	18099	Lec	006	RVS	3125	TTh	 8:00am - 10:35am	OH Kriechbaum, Stephen
18099 - Jewelry Design/Techniques and Methods 
	[8/8]	18101	Lec	008	RVS	3125	TTh	10:40am -  1:15pm	OH Evans, Richard
18101 - Jewelry Design/Techniques and Methods 
HRGY 2430 Chasing and Repoussage
	[8/8]	18104	Lec	001	RVS	3125	TTh	 5:00pm -  7:35pm	OH Lynn, James
HRGY 2433 Jewelry Casting II
+	[8/6]	18105	Lec	001	RVS	3125	MW	10:40am -  1:15pm	OH Evans, Richard
+	[8/8]	18107	Lec	003	RVS	3125	MW	 7:40pm - 10:15pm	OH Soto, Martha
HRGY 2435 Precious Metals I
+	[8/7]	18109	Lec	002	RVS	3125	MW	 8:00am - 10:35am	OH Dewailly, Philippe
+	[8/8]	18108	Lec	001	RVS	3125	MW	 1:30pm -  4:05pm	OH Evans, Richard
+	[8/8]	18110	Lec	003	RVS	3125	TTh	 5:00pm -  7:35pm	OH Lynn, James


DISTANCE LEARNING 
Course Descriptions All Courses 
HRGY 1401 Jewelry Techniques I
An introduction to basic techniques of jewelry repair, including layout, sawing, filing, emery, soldering, ring construction, and bezel setting. Emphasis on industry standards.

HRGY 1402 Jewelry Techniques II
Continuation of Jewelry Techniques I with emphasis on polishing. Prerequisite: HRGY 1401.

HRGY 1409 Jewelry Casting I
Emphasis on lost wax casting, both centrifugal and vacuum processes, including an introduction to wax carving and mold making. Prerequisite: HRGY 1401.

HRGY 1441 Stonesetting I
Focus on channel, bead setting, and bright cutting techniques. Prerequisite: HRGY 1449 and HRGY 1448.

HRGY 1442 Stonesetting II
Continuation of Stonesetting I. Focus on prong setting, repronging, retipping, and reheading. Prerequisite: HRGY 1441.

HRGY 1448 Jewelry Repair/Fabrication I
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.

HRGY 1449 Jewelry Repair/Fabrication II
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. Prerequisite: HRGY 1448.

HRGY 1491 Special Topics in Watch, Clock, and Jewelry Repairer
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. Advanced Computer Aided Design and Manufacture for Jewelry - An advanced study of the use of computer aided design software for jewelry to create solid models and tangible objects via STL file export to a computer numerical control prototyping system. Emphasis is placed on advanced methods of drawing set-up; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions; using layers; coordinating systems; as well as input and output devices. Student should have completed HRGY 1471 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Manufacture for Jewelry before taking this course. Computer Aided Design and Manufacture for Jewelry - An introduction to the use of computer aided design software for jewelry to create solid models and tangible objects via STL file export to a computer numerical control prototyping system. Emphasis is placed on drawing set-up; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions; using layers; coordinating systems; as well as input and output devices. 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.

HRGY 2430 Chasing and Repoussage
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.

HRGY 2433 Jewelry Casting II
Continuation of Casting I. Includes instruction in mold making and vibratory finishing. Prerequisite: HRGY 1409.

HRGY 2435 Precious Metals I
Emphasis on layout, bright cuts, baguettes, marquise, pear, cushion, and emerald cut stones. Focus on utilization of commercial shop guidelines. Prerequisite: HRGY 1402.