Faculty Profile

Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Title
Professor
Department
Studio Art
College
College of Visual Arts and Design

    

Education

MA, Parsons School of Design/ The Smithsonian Associates, 2007.
Major: History of American Decorative Arts
MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 1999.
Major: Art - Metalsmithing
BFA, Miami University, 1996.
Major: Art - Sculpture

Current Scheduled Teaching*

ASTU 5001.504, Graduate Seminar, Spring 2024 Syllabus
ASTU 3403.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Plasticity, Spring 2024 Syllabus
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Exhibition, Spring 2024 Syllabus
ASTU 4400.501, Senior Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Spring 2024 Syllabus
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2024 Syllabus

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching*

ASTU 3403.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Plasticity, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Project in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2023
ASTU 5001.503, Praxis: Rotating Topics, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4400.501, Senior Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3405.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Technology, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5015.760, MFA Project In Lieu of Thesis Research, Fall 2022 Syllabus
ASTU 5001.503, Praxis: Rotating Topics, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3403.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Plasticity, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Project in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2022 Syllabus
ASTU 5001.503, Praxis: Rotating Topics, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3405.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Technology, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5015.760, MFA Project In Lieu of Thesis Research, Fall 2021
ART 4450.760, Professional Internship, Fall 2021
ASTU 4400.501, Senior Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2021
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2021
ASTU 3402.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Color and Surface, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3403.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Plasticity, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5001.503, Praxis: Rotating Topics, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2021
ASTU 2402.501, Beginning Jewelry, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3405.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Technology, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5001.503, Praxis: Rotating Topics, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4400.501, Senior Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2020 Syllabus
ASTU 3000.501, Interdisciplinary: Rotating Topics, Spring 2020 Syllabus
ASTU 3403.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Plasticity, Spring 2020 Syllabus
ASTU 5001.504, Praxis: Rotating Topics, Spring 2020 Syllabus
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2020
ASTU 5000.501, Topics in Studio Art, Spring 2020 Syllabus
ASTU 4150.501, Advanced Metalsmithing & Jewelry Studio I, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3165.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing & Jewelry : Technology, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Exhibition, Spring 2019 SPOT
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2019
ASTU 5015.760, Creative Project, Fall 2018
ASTU 3155.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing & Jewelry : Plasticity, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5150.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2018 SPOT
ASTU 4150.501, Advanced Metalsmithing & Jewelry Studio I, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3170.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing & Jewelry : Mechanisms & Multiples, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Exhibition, Spring 2018 SPOT
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2018 SPOT
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2018
ASTU 5015.760, Creative Project, Fall 2017
ASTU 3165.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing & Jewelry : Technology, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5150.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2017 SPOT
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2017
ASTU 4151.501, Advanced Metalsmithing & Jewelry Studio II, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4152.501, Advanced Metalsmithing & Jewelry Studio III, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3155.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing & Jewelry : Plasticity, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Exhibition, Spring 2017
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2017 SPOT
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2017 SPOT
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2016
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2016
ASTU 5000.501, Topics in Studio Art, Fall 2016 SPOT
AEAH 4840.001, Topics in the History of Crafts, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
AEAH 5840.001, Topics in the History of Crafts, Fall 2016 SPOT
ASTU 4150.501, Advanced Metalsmithing & Jewelry Studio I, Spring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5015.760, Creative Project, Spring 2016
ASTU 3160.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing & Jewelry : Adornment, Spring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5150.760, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Spring 2016
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Exhibition, Spring 2016
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2016
AEAH 4840.001, History of Crafts, Fall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
AEAH 5840.001, History of Crafts, Fall 2015 SPOT
ASTU 2150.503, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Fall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Exhibition, Fall 2015
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2015
ASTU 4150.501, Advanced Metalsmithing & Jewelry Studio I, Spring 2015 Syllabus
ASTU 3165.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing & Jewelry : Technology, Spring 2015 Syllabus
ASTU 5015.760, Creative Project, Fall 2014
AEAH 4840.001, History of Crafts, Fall 2014 Syllabus
AEAH 5840.001, History of Crafts, Fall 2014
ASTU 5150.760, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2014
ASTU 2150.504, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Fall 2014 Syllabus
ASTU 4150.501, Advanced Metalsmithing & Jewelry Studio I, Spring 2014 Syllabus
ASTU 2150.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Spring 2014 Syllabus
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Exhibition, Spring 2014
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2014
ASTU 4150.760, Advanced Metalsmithing & Jewelry Studio I, Fall 2013
ASTU 5015.760, Creative Project, Fall 2013
AEAH 4840.001, History of Crafts, Fall 2013 Syllabus
AEAH 5840.001, History of Crafts, Fall 2013
AEAH 5840.791, History of Crafts, Fall 2013
ASTU 5150.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2013
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2013
ASTU 3170.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing & Jewelry : Mechanisms & Multiples, Spring 2013 Syllabus
ASTU 5150.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Spring 2013
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2013
ASTU 3155.501, Intermediate Metalsmithing & Jewelry : Plasticity, Spring 2012 Syllabus
ASTU 4150.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Spring 2012 Syllabus
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2012
AEAH 4840.001, History of Crafts, Fall 2011 Syllabus
AEAH 5840.001, History of Crafts, Fall 2011
ASTU 5150.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2011
ASTU 4150.760, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Fall 2011
AEAH 4840.001, History of Crafts, Spring 2011 Syllabus
AEAH 5840.001, History of Crafts, Spring 2011
ASTU 4150.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Spring 2011 Syllabus
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2011
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2011
ASTU 5015.760, Creative Project, Fall 2010
ASTU 5150.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2010
ASTU 2150.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Fall 2010 Syllabus
ASTU 3150.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Fall 2010 Syllabus
ASTU 3160.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Fall 2010 Syllabus
ASTU 5020.760, MFA Exhibition, Fall 2010
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2010
ASTU 5150.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Summer 3W1 2010
ASTU 4150.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Summer 3W1 2010
AEAH 4840.001, History of Crafts, Spring 2010
AEAH 5840.001, History of Crafts, Spring 2010
ASTU 3150.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Spring 2010
ASTU 3160.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Spring 2010
ASTU 4150.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Spring 2010
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2010
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2010
ASTU 5150.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2009
ASTU 3150.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Fall 2009
ASTU 3160.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Fall 2009
AEAH 4840.001, History of Crafts, Spring 2009
AEAH 5840.001, History of Crafts, Spring 2009
ASTU 4150.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Spring 2009
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2009
ASTU 5150.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2008
ASTU 2150.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Fall 2008
ASTU 3150.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Fall 2008
ASTU 3160.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Fall 2008
ART 5810.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Summer 3W1 2008
ART 4810.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Summer 3W1 2008
ART 4310.001, History of Crafts, Spring 2008
ART 5311.001, History of Crafts, Spring 2008
ART 3910.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Spring 2008
ART 3912.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Spring 2008
ART 4810.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Spring 2008
ART 5810.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2007
ART 2820.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Fall 2007
ART 3910.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Fall 2007
ART 3912.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Fall 2007
ART 2820.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Spring 2007
ART 3910.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Spring 2007
ART 3912.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Spring 2007
ART 4810.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Spring 2007
ART 5900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2007
ART 5810.501, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2006
ART 2820.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Fall 2006
ART 3910.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Fall 2006
ART 3912.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Fall 2006
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2006
ART 2820.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Spring 2006
ART 3910.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Spring 2006
ART 3912.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Spring 2006
ART 4810.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio, Spring 2006
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Spring 2006
ART 5810.502, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2005
ART 5810.792, Jewelry and Metalworking Studio, Fall 2005
ART 2820.502, Metalsmithing and Jewelry I, Fall 2005
ART 3910.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry II, Fall 2005
ART 3912.501, Metalsmithing and Jewelry III, Fall 2005
ART 4900.760, Special Problems, Fall 2005

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Publications

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book
Lopez, A. (2009). Metalworking Through History: An Encyclopedia..
Book Review
Lopez, A. (2019). Under the Covers. Metalsmith. 39(1), 24-25. Eugene, Oregon: Society of North American Goldsmiths.
Lopez, A. M. (2018). The Shape of Craft. Metalsmith. 38(3), 26-27. Seattle, Washington: Society of North American Goldsmiths. 2530 Lipscomb St
Cited Research
Lopez, A. (2022). Image of Air Diffuser 1: Commemoration. Mine Sanatı ve Teknikleri (Enameling Art and Techniques).
Encyclopedia Article
Lopez, A. (2011). Lopez, Ana M. "Celtic Metalwork," World History Encyclopedia. Andrea, Alfred J. and Carolyn Neel, eds. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, 2011..
Magazine/Trade Publication
Lopez, A. M. (2021). Monel Metal: As Modern as Tomorrow. Metalsmith. 42(3), 30-37. Eugene, Oregon: Society of North American Goldsmiths.
Lopez, A. M. (2020). Forging Community in Austin, Texas. Metalsmith Tech. 3(2), 27-28. Eugene, Oregon: Society of North American Goldsmiths. https://www.snagmetalsmith.org/
Lopez, A. M. (2019). Tech Event: Looking Forward: Contemporary Blacksmithing and Metal Design Symposium.. Metalsmith Tech. 2(2), 34-5. Eugener, Oregon: Society of North American Goldsmiths.
Lopez, A. M. (2018). The Mother Lode and Mother Makers. Art Jewelry Forum. https://artjewelryforum.org/interviews/the-mother-load-and-mother-makers
Lopez, A. (2015). Modern Opulence in Vienna: The Wittgenstein Vitrine. Metalsmith. 35(3), 64-5. Society of North American Goldsmiths.
Lopez, A. (2013). Lopez, Ana M. "A Large Scale Torch-Fired Enameling Kiln," SNAGNews, Society of North American Goldsmiths technical article, January 2013. http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/2013/01/technical-article/. Society of North American Goldsmiths.
Lopez, A. (2013). Lopez, Ana M. "Forging On: America's Women Blacksmiths," Metalsmith, v. 3 no. 33, June 2013, 40-45.. Metalsmith. Society of North American Goldsmiths.
Personal Essay
Lopez, A. (2022). Juror's Statement. Alchemy 6, Enamelist Society exhibition catalog.
Lopez, A. (2011). "East West and Out There: Cloisonne Enamel Vessels by Harlan Butt" in National Parks Project by Harlan Butt.
Textbook
Lopez, A. (2022). Artist at Work: Ana M. Lopez’s Wearable Art.”. Art for Everyone. 165. Oxford University Press.

Awarded Grants

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Fellowship
Lopez, A., "Institute for Advancement of the Arts," Sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $8470.51 Funded. (September 1, 2023August 1, 2024).
Lopez, A. M. (Principal), "Winterthur Maker-Creator Fellowship," Sponsored by Winterthur Museum, Gardens and Library, International, $875 Funded. (August 1, 2019August 15, 2019).
Grant - Research
Lopez, A. (Principal), "Small Grant," Sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $111.28 Funded. (December 8, 2023January 16, 2024).
Lopez, A. (Principal), "Small Grant," Sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (October 16, 2023November 18, 2023).
Lopez, A. (Principal), "Flagship," Sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $9937 Funded. (October 23, 2023July 31, 2023).
Lopez, A. (Principal), "Small Grant," Sponsored by College of Visual Art sand Design, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (April 24, 2023).
Lopez, A. M. (Principal), "Small Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (January 2022April 2022).
Lopez, A. M., "Scholarly and Creative Activity," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (September 30, 2020July 20, 2021).
Lopez, A. M., "Small Grant," University of North Texas, $184.86 Funded. (December 16, 2020May 31, 2021).
Lopez, A. M. (Principal), "Small Grant," University of North Texas, $989.72 Funded. (March 2021March 2021).
Lopez, A. M., "Small Grant," University of North Texas, $938.42 Funded. (January 4, 2021January 18, 2021).
Lopez, A. M., "Small Grant," University of North Texas, $556.5 Funded. (November 27, 2019January 15, 2020).
Lopez, A. M., "Small Grant," University of North Texas, $750 Funded. (May 1, 2019May 28, 2019).
Lopez, A., "Small Grant," University of North Texas, $900 Funded. (October 22, 2018).
Lopez, A., "Small Grant," University of North Texas, $400 Funded. (February 2018).
Lopez, A., "Scholarly and Creative Activity award," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (20172017).
Lopez, A., "Small Grant," University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (20162016).
Lopez, A. (Principal), "Alternative Kiln Development for Torch-Fired Enamels," Sponsored by Small Grants, University of North Texas, Funded. (20122012).
Sponsored Research
Lopez, A. (Principal), "Donation," Sponsored by Bohlin Company, National, $3000 Funded. (October 1, 2023).
Lopez, A. (Principal), "Donation," Sponsored by Deedie Rose, Private, $1000 Funded. (June 2, 2023).
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Overall
Summative Rating
Challenge and
Engagement Index
Response Rate

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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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