A basic course for beginning students or students taking Ceramics as an elective. Wheel throwing, slip casting, and handbuilding techniques, as well as approaches to glazing and firing will be explored. This course will provide an overview of the vast technique, while addressing contemporary concerns facing the ceramic artist today. A prerequisite for all other Ceramic courses. DCE 103 RAKU 3.00 Raku is a low-fire Japanese firing technique that emphasizes controlled "accidents." Students interact with their work during the red hot stage of the firing process, through quick intuition, spontaneity and educated actions. The work obtains color and surface textures unique to the process. The process- one hour in length- allows for a hands-on approach to clay. Lots of fire and smoke. Throwing and handbuilding techniques taught. Beginners through advanced. DCE 105 WHEEL THROWING 3.00 Using the potter's wheel as an expressive tool is the goal of this course. Traditional techniques and forms will be covered, such as teapots, bowls and covered containers. The aim for students is to find their individual expression within the context of tradition. DCE 106 CLAY ON THE WALL 3.00 This course addresses the growing acceptance of ceramic tile, murals and architectural embellishments in public settings. Projects will center around drawing and painting, utilizing colored slips as well as modular formats. Layout, design, the making and firing of work and installation will be covered. This course is well suited for design, painting, drawing and sculpture majors. DCE 109 FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS 3.00 This course stresses understanding utility as an aesthetic approach to ceramics. This course focuses on handbuilding and wheelthrowing, also utilizing moldmaking and slipcasting techniques. Concentration on designing a personalized dinner service. A beneficial course for all Crafts and Industrial Design majors. Students from all departments welcome, no ceramic prerequisite necessary. DCE 112 SLIP CASTING 3.00 Students will first be taught plaster-casting techniques for making high-resolution molds. Forms may be derived from hard-edge industrial forms (i.e. machine parts or commercial products) to organic items from nature (i.e. vegetables, fruits, bio morphic shapes). Works ranging from sculptural assemblage to functional pouring vessels, such as teapots, are encouraged. Each student will focus on a final concept and produce their idea in multiples. Students will explore surface glazing, colored clays, high temperature reduction salt firings. Industrial Design and design oriented-students are especially encouraged to take this course. DCE 118 CERAMICS FOR INDUSTRY 3.00 Gives students the experience to solve design problems, from design to fabrication and surface treatment, for mass-produced utilitarian ceramics objects. Students gain hands-on experience of transferring concept drawings to models, then molds to finished forms using slip-casting technique. DCE 133 CERAMIC COMBO 3.00 This course combines wheelthrowing and handbuilding, intermixing the two processes into one cohesive vision of form and surface, whether functional or sculptural. DCE 150 CERAMIC MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. The concerns of each session are presented through discussion, slide lectures and assigned exercises. Field trips and guest artists are part of this class. Restricted to Crafts majors. Freshman only. DCE 175 NEW VISION OF THE COMTEMPORARY VESSEL 3.00 This course will expose students to various types of vessel-making applications. Architectural, flora and figurative elements will be explored as derivatives for visually dynamic vessels. Moldmaking combined with throwing and handbuilding techniques will be utilized. Students will also consider a reliquary, wall or tiled presentation of their vessel and create a space for it using relief tile. DCE 230 MIXED MEDIA FURNITURE 3.00 This course is for students who have already developed a strong foundation, both technical and aesthetic, with either clay, glass, metal, fibers, or wood. These students will expand on an assemblage approach focusing on furniture making. The course will stress intermixing these materials and crafting new visions on traditional furniture forms such as tables, stools, benches, and cabinets. Students need instructor permission to register for this class. DCE 250 CERAMIC MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on, section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Required of all Ceramic majors. Restricted to Crafts majors. Sophomores only. DCE 350 CERAMIC MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on, section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Required of all Ceramic majors. Restricted to Crafts majors. Juniors only. DCE 450 CERAMIC MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on, section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a pmrticular crafts-related subject. Required of all Ceramic majors. Restricted to Crafts Majors. Seniors only. SENIORS WILL HAVE THEIR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE AND IN THEIR FINAL SEMESTER, BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THEIR SENIOR PAPER IN THIS COURSE.INTRADISCIPLINARY DCR 110 SCULPTURAL CLAY/MIXED MEDIA 3.00 The course will focus on the vast potential of clay as a medium to address issues of contemporary sculpture. Projects will utilize the assemblage approach to composition. Combining clay with other material and combination techniques will help strengthen one's understanding of relationships both visual and material. No prerequisite. DCR 170 METALSMITHING FOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MAJORS 3.00 Designed to acquaint the student with various metalsmithing construction and surface treatment techniques. Students will learn to broaden their understanding and use of materials in order to create a project or project series. Students will work with soldering, cold joining, machining, and patination techniques. May be used for elective metal and jewelry major credit. DCR 219 SKETCHBOOK AND JOURNAL DEVELOPMENT 3.00 The sketchbook is an effective vehicle in which to develop one's own method for tracking personal insights and experiences. Learn to conceptualize your own ideas/introspections through words and images. The final outcome of the class will be a mixed media sketchbook/journal which will map your journey this semester. Visiting artists, field trips, slide presentations, and films. No drawing expertise required! DCR 229 CONCEPTS AND SYMBOLS 3.00 Students take formal, universal concepts and develop their own personal iconography. Students find inspiration from other artists, cultures, nature, and everyday events. Techniques for visualization, dream study, and active imagination are explored as a source of creativity and accessing the right side of the brain. All students maintain a sketchbook/journal. Limited to 12 students. DCR 248 HISTORY OF TEXTILES 3.00 This in-depth historical study examines the development of textiles and the events relating to their influence. Periods covered begin with the Han Dynasty in China, move to Byzantium, and then to the 19th century industrial revolution. Also reviewed are textiles of India, the Near East, Egypt, Northern Africa, and Europe. Detailed notebooks, extensive reading, and research are required. May be used for fiber design major or elective credit. DCR 250 DEVELOPMENTAL DRAWING/FOUND/OBJECT MAKER 3.00 Designed for students to develop personal concepts and to process those ideas through drawings for future forms. Designed for students with vessel, utilitarian, and sculptural concerns. Weekly drawing sessions and discussions allow students to resolve problems prior to stating them three dimensionally. Minimal drawing skills required. May be used for elective Crafts major credit with approval of section chair. DCR 290 DIRECTED STUDIO 3.00 Students design, develop, and execute their own projects. They receive intensive coaching in the development of their concepts and the creation of a structure to complete the project. Weekly discussions and critiques enable students to develop powerful presentations verbally and visually. Open to all departments and all mediums. DCR 305 ART AND ARTIFACT 3.00 Students will take several field trips to view the collection at Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich., to choose an object for study and inspiration. The semester will include drawing the object and researching its origins, function, and symbology, etc., followed by the creation of an art piece or series of works. The class will culminate in an exhibition at Henry Ford Museum. DCR 309 SPECIAL PROJECTS SEMINAR 3.00 This class is designed for the advanced student with a special interest that may not be covered in regular classes. Work may be done in any medium or combination of materials. Students will meet once a week to discuss and critique work. Instruction is on a one- one basis, and students create their own assignments. DCR 316 PATTERN DESIGN AND COMPUTER IMAGING 3.00 This is a two-part class incorporating painted print designs with computer-aided enhancement using the U41A program. In the first part of the class, students will learn how to create pattern from images and then paint those designs with gouache paint. The second part of the class will involve scanning the painted design and developing with them further using U41A. The final result will be a portfolio of painted and computer generated designs. DCR 360 NATURAL MATERIALS USED IN FURNITURE 3.00 Investigate the use of glass, metal, ceramics, and wood in furniture design. Techniques will include hot glass work, clay molding and casting, metal cutting and welding, and basic woodworking. Basic layout drawing techniques will also be presented. Students will design and construct work according to their skill level, beginning or advanced. Instruction will be through hands-on demonstrations and one-to-one critiques. DCR 365 RADICAL METHODS OF FURNITURE DESIGN 3.00 What is furniture? What is art? What is art furniture? Expand your approach to functional art and design through the investigation of tables, chairs and lamps as one-of-a-kind art pieces. Expand your concepts of what furniture can be while learning techniques to think creatively. This class is designed for either beginning or advanced students who are interested in functional objects with a personal point of view. DCR 475 CRAFTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 3.00 Participation in an internship experience allows students to utilize classroom learned skills in a related employment experience. Students are expected to work a minimum of nine hours per week. Students must register for the Internship class prior to the start of the Internship. Attendance at two Internship classes during your internship semester is required. See the Office of Student Affairs for more information. Students must be of junior or senior status with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Transfer students must have attended CCS for one full semester. DCR 490 INDEPENDENT STUDY 3.00 An Independent Study class may be structured with a crafts faculty member and with the permission of the chair and your advisor.
FIBER DESIGN DFD 101 DYED IMAGRY AND IKAT 3.00 Begins with an exploration of the various dyeing techniques used to create imagery and pattern on weaving yarns. Explores ways to transpose the dyed color into a woven structure such as Kasuri, weft ikat, warp ikat, and free-warp painting. DFD 105 INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING 1.50 Introduces the student to basic weaving structures utilizing floor looms. Use of alternative materials is encouraged. Students are welcome to translate aspects of their own work into this medium and have the opportunity to explore either a traditional or non-traditional approach. DFD 111 INTRODUCTION TO FIBER ARTS 3.00 An introduction to a variety of fiber design techniques to develop a broad understanding of the fiber arts. Techniques may include natural dyeing, feltmaking, surface embellishment (stitchery, beading, etc.), shibori, block printing and papermaking. Techniques are augmented with slide presentations, visiting artists and field trips. Open to all departments. DFD 114 INTRODUCTION TO SILKSCREEN 3.00 This course acquaints the student with printing on fabric through the use of basic silkscreen techniques such as paper stencils and photo stencils. Various pattern repeat systems and registration techniques are explored with a focus on design problems and the search for personal imagery and direction. DFD 119 FIBER COLLAGE AND EMBELLISHMENT 3.00 Explores the art of collage in which found and hand made fabrics and objects are combined in traditional as well as non-traditional ways. A variety of surface embellishment techniques are also introduced (stichery, beading etc.). Students create and critique collages and share their knowledge of materials and technique; films, visiting artists, slide lectures and field trips support the students in their explorations. Open to all departments. DFD 120 COLOR AND FIBER 3.00 A study of color relationships utilizing Josef Alber's Interaction of Color as a basis for color exercises. The course's objective is to develop in students an eye for color by seeing color action and feeling color relatedness. Exercises are executed in color-aid paper and the concepts are translated into various fiber techniques. DFD 140 FEAR OF DYEING AND COLOR 3.00 An in-depth, systematic exploration of the many facets of color through fiber dyeing and color studies. Students explore metric system dyeing of animal, vegetable and man-made fibers utilizing fiber reactive, acid and disperse dyes. A detailed dye sample notebook will be one result of this course, as well as a developed color sense through the execution of Josef Albers color slides. DFD 150 FIBER DESIGN MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on, section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. The concerns of each session are presented through discussion, slide lectures and assigned exercises. Field trips and guest artists are part of this class. Restricted to Crafts majors. Freshman only. DFD 215 MONOPRINTING ON FABRIC 3.00 Emphasizes experimental and creative uses of the silkscreen. Immediate and one-of-a-kind stencils are used in combination with other mark-making techniques such as painting and collage. Projects stress a spontaneous, innovative approach to produce unique fabrics or to embellish ready-to-wear articles of clothing. No prior silkscreening skills are necessary. DFD 218 BEGinning AND ADVANCED WEAVING 3.00 This class will focus on techniques of dyeing and ways to color texture the yarn before weaving begins. Many of the techniques are derived from Asian cultures, such as ikat, indigo, and space dyeing. Other techniques covered will be discharge and paintings on the warps. Beginning weavers will be introduced to basic woven structures; advanced students will explore more intricate structures. DFD 224 BATIK 3.00 The ancient wax-resist technique of batik is explored through experiments with the tjanting tool, brushes, and stamps. Students learn to paint directly on fabric with dyes and to extract color from the cloth with bleach solutions. Slide lectures and class critiques support the "hands-on" work. Students develop design sketchbooks and produce a series of samplers plus a final project. DFD 230 AUTOMOTIVE COLOR AND TRIM 3.00 The students taking this class will have the opportunity to custom design a vehicle, from exterior to interior. Students will design and create the soft trim, i.e. seat coverings, flooring, headlining, door panels, etc. There will be opportunities to choose exterior paint color and any kind of pin striping or other exterior detailing. The class will be working closely with industry to produce a professionally finished car that speaks to the future of car design. DFD 240 FABULOUS FABRICSFOR FUNCTION 3.00 Focuses on the creation of one-of-a-kind textiles for a variety of uses: fashion/wearable art, wall hangings, interiors and furniture. Hand painting and metallics on specialty fabrics and photo-silkscreening are introduced. There will be a project on repeat patterning. Advanced students may work independently. Open to all students. DFD 249 SURFACE DESIGN SURVEY 3.00 The intensive workshop-style format of this class will give beginners a sampling of both structured and improvisational fabric techniques. Advanced students will be able to concentrate on a few methods and create a body of work based on their own imagery and personal direction. Techniques will include: polychromatic printing, indigo, photo silkscreen, devore, cyanotype and starch- based resists. DFD 250 FIBER DESIGN MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Required of all Fiber majors. Restricted to Crafts majors. Sophomores only. DFD 315 PHOTO TECHNIQUES: IMAGERY ON FABRIC 3.00 Through guided projects and sketchbook assignments, students develop pictorial ideas and convey on cloth. Photo silkscreening, cyanotype (blueprinting), disperse dye photo-transfers, collage and piecing will be covered in class. Cameras encouraged but not required; drawn and found object imagery may also be used. DFD 316 ADVANCED WEAVING: TAPESTRY 3.00 This class will explore the various weaving techniques used on an actual tapestry. Students will learn how to create images and textures using a floor loom. By the close of the semester, each student will have completed a small tapestry. This class is not open to beginning weavers. DFD 320 RUG WEAVING 3.00 Begins with a series of woven samples exploring various techniques of rug weaving. Students also learn how to dye wool and linen. Concludes with the student designing and weaving a rug. DFD 322 SHIBORI AND SILK PAINTING 3.00 Learn two complementary but very different techniques for creating brilliantly colored images and patterns on fabric. Shibori is a Japanese bound-resist technique similar to, but more sophisticated than, tie-dye. Silk painting and indigo dyeing will also be introduced. Assignments will stress creative use of traditional techniques to produce a one-of-a-kind art fabric. Limited to 12 students. DFD 340 PRiNT DESIGN AND RENDERING SIlKSCREEN II 3.00 This is a three-credit class which will be broken up into two areas during the semester. The first section will cover Print Design and Rendering Part I, which will deal with design issues relating to the process of silkscreening. Students will learn basic textile rendering techniques and work on designs which will be printed on fabric. Designs will be developed with specific silkscreening techniques in mind: overprinting with dyes, and photo silkscreens exploring linear and textural effects. In the second section will be Print Design and Silkscreen Part II. Renderings produced in first half of semester will be printed as yardage using registration techniques. Students will use fiber reactive dyes and there will be a heavy emphasis on photo silkscreen techniques in order to reproduce drawn and textural effects. Projects may include functional yardage as well as one- of-a-kind prints for wall pieces, etc. DFD 350 FIBER DESIGN MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Required of all Fiber majors. Restricted to Crafts major. Juniors only. DFD 360 SCULPTURE FROM A BASKETRY TRADITION 3.00 The ancient basketry techniques of twining and coiling have become a popular and well-received contemporary mode of expression for sculptural forms. These two techniques will be explored through a series of exercises followed by a final project utilizing these methods in a modern, non-traditional way. Comprehensive slide lectures of historical and contemporary basketry/sculptures and field trips to Cranbrook Science Museum and Sybaris Gallery to view both historical and contemporary collections are included. DFD 371 PRIMITIVE PAPERMaKiNG AND SURFACE TECHNIQUES 3.00 Explore primitive methods to create bark cloth and 2-D and 3-D paper structures, utilizing pre-pulped natural fibers and the blender with recycled paper. Additional techniques include marbling, color Xerox transfers, rubbings and stamp printing on fabric and paper. Visiting artists and historical contemporary slide lectures. DFD 450 FIBER DESIGN MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Required of all Fiber majors. Seniors only. SENIORS WILL HAVE THEIR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE IN THIS COURSE, AND IN THEIR FINAL SEMESTER, BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THEIR SENIOR PAPER.
GLASS DGL 132 GLASSBLOWING 3.00 The purpose of this class is to introduce and develop the basic skills and techniques needed to make a blown glass form. Advanced students will further develop their skills and techniques. Using clear glass, the first half of the semester will concentrate on blowing a symmetrical vessel with good wall thickness, punty transfer, opening and finishing the vessel. Accomplishing this provides the basic vocabulary for understanding hot glass forming DGL 134 HOT GLASS ELEMENTS 3.00 Parts are parts. Hot furnace glass will be used in a variety of techniques including sand casting, hot forming and blowing to make glass elements for inclusion in sculpture, furniture or decorative art pieces. DGL 140 CAST-GLASS 3.00 Instruction will cover various mold making and casting techniques for glass including: sand casting, slumping, fusing, pate de verre, hot billet casting etc. Students will explore the unique characteristics of cast glass in vessels, sculpture and panels. Glass elements may be made for inclusion with other materials. DGL 150 GLASS MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. The concerns of each session are presented through discussion, slide lectures, and assigned exercises. Field trips and guest artists are part of this class. Restricted to Crafts Majors. Freshman only. DGL 232 ADVANCED GLASSBLOWING 3.00 Students work on a one-to-one basis with the instructor, as well as participate in teamwork with other students. This class takes an extensive look at the techniques of historical glasswork as well as contemporary studio work. DGL 250 GLASS MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Required of all Glass majors. Restricted to Crafts Majors. Sophomore only. DGL 300 CRAFTSMEN AND DESIGNERS 3.00 This Crafts department project will collaborate with students of the Interior Design Studio Class "Accessories for Contract and Residential Markets." The object will be to produce functional decorative objects through the collaborative efforts of design and craft students. Emphasis will be placed on the benefits and problems of designing and producing in teams. The best designed pieces will be shown at NEOCON in June, at the Chicago Merchandise Market. DGL 330 ADVANCED GLASS BLOWING STUDIO 3.00 This is an open studio course from 7:00 am to 12:00 midnight. The instructor is available Monday through Thursday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Mandatory lectures on Mondays, 7:00 p.m. (May 18, 25, June 1, 8, and 15). Each student is scheduled 20 hours of bench time per week. (Bench time will be scheduled seven days a week.) Instructor will work with students on an individual basis. Projects are designed relative to the experience and technical competence level of the student. All students must have instructor's signature to register for this class. This is for advanced students only. DGL 350 GLASS MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Required of all Glass majors. Restricted to Crafts majors. Juniors only. DGL 450 GLASS MAJOR STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Required of all Glass majors. Restricted to Crafts majors, Seniors only. SENIORS WILL HAVE THEIR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE IN THIS COURSE, AND IN THEIR FINAL SEMESTER, BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THEIR SENIOR PAPER. DGL 490 INDEPENDENT STUDY/GLASS 3.00 The student works on an independent project with the supervision of an instructor. Departmental approval required.
METAL AND JEWELRY DME 100 FOUNDATIONS IN JEWELRY AND METAL 3.00 Designed as an orientation to the jewelry and metal section, this class includes basic techniques, skills, materials, technology, and maintenance of hand and power tools. DME 120 COLOR ON METAL 3.00 This class is an in depth exploration of coloring techniques on metal. Processes will include anodizing, enameling and participation on a variety of metallic surfaces. DME 140 METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY 3.00 All areas of metalworking may be covered. Projects are designed relative to the experience and technical competence level of the student. Open to all students. DME 141 JEWELRY DESIGN AND FABRICATION 3.00 Emphasis for the first six weeks is on design sources and development. Fabrication of jewelry pieces based on design studies. Utilizes traditional jewelry-making techniques. Open to all students. DME 144 HOLLOWARE 3.00 Functional and non-functional objects are derived from the traditional vessel format. Traditional forming operations for sheet metal are explored, experimentation is encouraged. Required of all crafts students concentrating in metalsmithing and jewelry. DME 150 METAL AND JEWELRY MAJORS STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on, section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. The concerns of each session are presented through discussion, slide lectures, and assigned exercises. Field trips and guest artists are part of this class. Restricted to Crafts majors. Freshman only. DME 160 ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS 3.00 Students use titanium, aluminum, steel, plastics, bone, leather, wood, textiles, clay, paper, and found objects to replace the traditional metals and stones that are used to create jewelry. DME 165 INCREDIBLE COLOR 3.00 An in-depth exploration of coloring techniques on metal. Processes will include anodizing, enameling, and patination on a variety of metallic surfaces. DME 175 BLACKSMITHING 3.00 An introduction to blacksmithing techniques. Students will explore the forging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics will include terms and vocabulary, related technology, tool making and a survey of this versatile process with a focus on its historical and contemporary relevance. DME 240 ENAMELING 3.00 The basic techniques of enameling are introduced, with emphasis on technical proficiency, aesthetics and design. Open to beginning through advanced students. DME 242 SURFACE EMBELLISHMENT 3.00 Explores a variety of surface embellishment techniques, including etching, roll printing, heat texturing, tool texturing, inlaying and patinas. DME 245 CASTING 3.00 Explores the casting process as it relates to small metal objects. Various molds, waxes and casting materials are used. Open to extension students with instructor's permission. DME 250 METAL AND JEWELRY MAJORS STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on, section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Restricted to Metal/Crafts majors. Sophomore only. DME 350 METAL AND JEWELRY MAJORS STUDIO 3.00 This two-part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Restricted to Craft majors. Juniors only. DME 450 METAL AND JEWELRY MAJORS STUDIO 3.00 This-two part studio class begins with a morning session of hands-on section-related projects. In the afternoon session, crafts students from all four majors periodically meet together to study a particular crafts-related subject. Restricted to Metal majors. Seniors only. SENIORS WILL HAVE THEIR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE IN THIS COURSE, AND IN THEIR FINAL SEMESTER, BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THEIR SENIOR PAPER.
WOOD DWD 180 WOODWORKING 3.00 Gives beginning through advanced students hands-on experience using wood as a material. Allows the full use of equipment, techniques and wood-related materials. DWD 183 WOOD SCULPTURE 3.00 This course will cover a full range of traditional and non-traditional wood sculpture tools, techniques and contemporary wood artists. Students will produce two projects dealing with additive and subtractive sculpting techniques. This class is highly recommended for Fine Arts, Crafts and Industrial Design students. All students are welcome. DWD 284 WOOD FURNITURE 3.00 Introductory course in the construction of wood furniture. The class will, as a group, design a chair for demo purposes, followed by the design and construction of individual chairs by students. Grading emphasis will be on craftsmanship and joinery rather than design alone. Students may be able to build the furniture they design and all work must be completed during the term. Classes will include demonstrations and critiques with the bulk of the courses being individual instruction and work during class time. |
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