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RISD Graduate Courses in Jewelry & Metalsmithing
| JaM 441G |
TBD |
GRADUATE STUDIO 1 |
| This course for first-year graduate students offers a series of rigorous, innovative, start-up exercises. The class works on common themes requiring students to rethink current positions about their work. Graduates are encouraged to expand their subjects, experiment with technique, and research topics of personal interest. The resulting insight and shared knowledge between students, along with their own personal gain, sets the tone and direction for their work at RISD over the next two years. Maintaining an active journal/sketchbook is required. Restricted to MFA JaM majors |
| Semester: Winter |
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| JaM 442G |
TBD |
GRADUATE STUDIO 2 |
| First-year graduates are encouraged to take risks and think independently; identify and gain insight into creative sources; and successfully direct and shape ideas. Class assignments are given with clear, open-ended themes. Projects address technical proficiency, clarity of intention, innovative problem solving, presentation, and documentation of work. Instructor and students consider individual approaches for the execution of work, from the initial concept to the finished piece. The class questions and reviews the fundamental relationship between jewelry and body. In an effort to arrive at original, personally meaningful work, it is essential that students are open to discussion and willing to investigate the motivating force of their work. Restricted to MFA J+M majors |
| Semester: Spring |
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| JaM 443G |
TBD |
GRADUATE STUDIO 3 |
| Second-year students identify personal topics of interest, and present their proposals with supporting research, drawings, and models. Students set clear goals, work within due dates, and keep an active sketchbook J+M majors only, Graduate requirement |
| Semester: Winter |
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| JaM 444G |
TBD |
GRADUATE JaM THESIS |
| Graduate J+M Thesis is a 12-credit course that meets twice a week with two different instructors. Each instructor grades students on 6 credits of work. Tracy Steepy focuses on both studio thesis work and the theoretical concerns of the Graduate Jewelry 2 seminar. Robin Quigley discusses thesis work in-progress, and offers 2 to 3 assignments linked to thesis subjects. Graduate students select two advisors outside of J+M faculty to provide additional insight and support into their thesis work, as well as to foster other professional contacts. Several guest lecturers make presentations throughout the semester about personal and professional experiences. The final thesis requirements are a written thesis document, curriculum vitae, artist statement, and twenty professional photographic images. The resulting body of thesis work is featured in the Graduate Exhibition at the RISD Museum in May. It is expected the Graduate J+M Thesis investigation yields uncharted results, reflects unique perspectives, and reveals high levels of execution. Restricted to MFA J+M majors |
| Semester: Spring |
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| JaM 447G |
Cecilia Sissi Westerberg |
GRAD JaM SEMINAR 1 |
| This first-year graduate course is a dialogue-based seminar in conjunction with Graduate Jewelry 1. Weekly group discussions center on current issues and topics specific to the metals discipline. Through questioning and analyzing selected readings, we explore the intersections and relationships between contemporary art, craft, and design. Required writings and presentations assist students in defining and locating their working methodologies and creative practices within a larger cultural context. |
| Semester: Fall |
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| JaM 448G |
TBD |
GRAD JaM SEMINAR 2 |
| This first-year graduate course is a dialogue-based seminar in conjunction with Graduate Jewelry 2. Weekly group discussions center on current issues and topics specific to the metals discipline. Through questioning and analyzing selected readings, we explore the intersections and relationships between contemporary art, craft, and design. Required writings and presentations assist students in defining and locating their working methodologies and creative practices within a larger cultural context. |
| Semester: Spring |
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| JaM 451G |
Cecilia Sissi Westerberg |
GRAD JaM SEMINAR 3 |
| This second-year graduate course is a dialogue-based seminar in conjunction with Graduate Jewelry 1. Weekly group discussions center on current issues and topics specific to the metals discipline. Through questioning and analyzing selected readings, we explore the intersections and relationships between contemporary art, craft, and design. Required writings and presentations assist students in defining and locating their working methodologies and creative practices within a larger cultural context. |
| Semester: Fall |
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| JaM 452G |
TBD |
GRAD JaM SEMINAR 4 |
| This second-year graduate course is a dialogue-based seminar in conjunction with Graduate Jewelry + Metal Thesis. Weekly group discussions center on current issues and topics specific to the metals discipline. Through questioning and analyzing selected readings, we explore the intersections and relationships between contemporary art, craft, and design. Required writings and presentations assist students in defining and locating their working methodologies and creative practices within a larger cultural context. |
| Semester: Spring |
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| JaM 453G |
Tracy Lynn Steepy |
GRADUATE JEWELRY 1 |
| In this studio, first-year graduates begin to recognize and develop personal areas of interest. Assignments are designed to bring structure to the exploration of various processes, materials, concepts, and formats. Weekly individual meetings focus on student's progress and response to assignments, as well as independent research. Course Level: Graduate; J+M majors only |
| Semester: Fall |
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| JaM 454G |
Tracy Lynn Steepy |
GRADUATE JEWELRY 2 |
| Graduate Jewelry 2, divided into two sections, addresses both graduate studio practice and theoretical concerns. The seminar component is a dialogue-based class for first- and second-year graduate students, meeting weekly for discussions on current issues and topics specific to the metals discipline. Through questioning and analyzing selected readings, the group explores the intersections and relationships between contemporary art, craft, and design. Required writings and artist presentations assist students in defining and locating their working methodologies and creative practices within a larger cultural context. In the studio component, first-year graduates begin to recognize and develop personal areas of interest. Assignments are designed to bring structure to the exploration of various processes, materials, concepts, and formats. Weekly individual meetings focus on student's progress and response to assignments, as well as independent research. Restricted to MFA J+M majors |
| Semester: Spring |
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| JaM 455G |
Tracy Lynn Steepy |
GRADUATE JEWELRY 3 |
| In this studio course, second-year students identify and pursue personally driven research. Weekly individual meetings and studio visits take place with the instructor, and also with scheduled first- and second-year group critiques. Students are required to maintain a continuous record of their research and development through drawings, writings, samples, models, etc. Active participation in group discussions and critiques is mandatory. Course Level: Graduate; J+M majors only |
| Semester: Fall |
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