Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
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.
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
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.