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Your search for courses · during 2025-26 · taught by dsaathoff · returned 3 results
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ARTS 124 Elements of 3D Art and Design 6 credits
This 3D foundations course will engage students in learning to articulate and dissect the elements of three-dimensional design. Using metal, wire, clay, wood and found objects, students will construct and fabricate three dimensional objects while developing an understanding of visual language and its power to tell a story or convey a message. 3D modeling software will be explored as a way to conceptualize ideas before creating them in physical media. Students will study examples of historical and contemporary artists and designers to provide context for their projects.
Sophomore Priority; Seats held for Art and Art History majors.
- Winter 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice
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ARTS 124.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Danny Saathoff 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- T, THBoliou 160 1:15pm-3:45pm
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Sophomore Priority;
Five seats held for Art and Art History majors until the day after junior priority registration.
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ARTS 151 Metalsmithing 6 credits
A basic course in metal design and fabrication of primarily jewelry forms and functional objects. Specific instruction will be given in developing the skills of forming, joining, and surface enrichment to achieve complex metal pieces. Students will learn to render two-dimensional drawings while exploring three-dimensional design concepts. The course examines how jewelry forms relate to the human body. Found materials will be used in addition to traditional metals including copper, brass, and silver.
Sophomore Priority; Seats held for Art and Art History majors.
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice
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ARTS 151.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Danny Saathoff 🏫 👤
- Size:14
- T, THBoliou 044 9:00am-11:30am
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Sophomore Priority; Four seats held for Art and Art History majors until the day after rising junior priority registration.
Extra Time Required.
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ARTS 151.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Danny Saathoff 🏫 👤
- Size:14
- T, THBoliou 044 9:00am-11:30am
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Sophomore Priority; Four seats held for Art and Art History majors until the day after junior priority registration.
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ARTS 252 Metalsmithing: Ancient Techniques—New Technologies 6 credits
This course focuses on lost wax casting, 3D modeling and printing, and stone setting as methods to create jewelry and small sculptural objects in bronze and silver. Specific instruction will be given in the proper use of tools, torches, and other equipment, wax carving, and general metalsmithing techniques. Through the use of 3D modeling software and 3D printing, new technologies will expedite traditional processes allowing for a broad range of metalworking possibilities.
Seats held for Art or Art History majors.
- Spring 2026
- ARP, Arts Practice
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): ARTS 151 with a grade of C- or better.
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ARTS 252.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Danny Saathoff 🏫 👤
- Size:14
- T, THBoliou 044 9:00am-11:30am
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Four spots reserved for Studio Art or Art History majors until the day after junior priority registratrion.