From the symbolically charged through to the functionally utilized, the hammer formed metallic object builds upon the dynamic landscape of the body. In this unit of study you investigate the potential for an object to expand the metaphysical self. The malleable and ductile qualities of metal will be examined as a creative catalyst enabling material characteristics to form a transformative element of a work that is made for the body by the body. You will explore silversmithing processes, in alignment with your individual research interests, as a technical and conceptual starting point to negotiate ideas of metamorphosis and growth. The appropriate forming processes, including sinking, raising, hot forging and planishing, will be introduced alongside an examination of the historic foundations and key principles of contemporary metalsmithing, as a means to generate your own individual project.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Sydney College of the Arts |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points of 1000 level in the Visual Arts major or 12 credit points of 1000 level Studio Foundation units in the Bachelor of Visual Arts |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Oliver Smith, oliver.smith@sydney.edu.au |
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Demonstrator(s) | Rhonda Dwyer, rhonda.dwyer@sydney.edu.au |
Lecturer(s) | Oliver Smith, oliver.smith@sydney.edu.au |
Clare Hooper, choo4855@uni.sydney.edu.au | |
Kenny Son, kenny.son@sydney.edu.au |