2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ART 142 - Lapidary I


Description: Introduction to the tools, machinery and processes of the lapidary arts. Orientation to various geological source materials. Application of design principles.

Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Tools and equipment
  2. Raw materials
  3. Slabs
  4. Slab shapes
  5. Cabochon
  6. Shoulder and dome
  7. Polish
  8. Formal elements and principles of design
  9. Historical and contemporary art examples
  10. Critique

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Use tools and equipment safely. (1)
  2. Identify raw materials suitable for various and specific manipulations and alterations. (2)
  3. Cut slabs. (3)
  4. Trim slabs into various and specific shapes. (4)
  5. Dop and create a cabochon suitable for setting. (5)
  6. Create should and dome for cabochon. (6)
  7. Polish various and specific materials. (7)
  8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
  9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
  10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
  11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (9)
  12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (10)

Required Assessment:
  1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.