This course examines techniques and philosophies of working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Welding, forging and casting will be explored, and combining metals with other traditional and non-traditional sculpting materials will be encouraged in order to give a strong understanding of the versatility art metals and its application. Students will be urged to produce individualized items and developing an understanding of art metal and its place in the fine arts field.

Upon completion of this course students will be able to: safely work with mild steel to construct complicated and unique 2D and 3D objects; discuss and use elements and principles of metal-smithing as they relate to the practice of fine art; use various metal-working tools (welder, plasma cutter, forge, box break, roller, shear) to create artwork; and cast metal (bronze and aluminum) using the "lost wax" process.