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  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced techniques and complex fabric structures are investigated and developed. The student focuses upon aesthetic concepts appropriate for fibers and fabric construction. Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course offers advanced study in woodworking techniques and furniture design which include inlay, lathe turning, and various joinery techniques. Care and maintenance of machinery are included. Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    The creation of unique pieces of jewelry and metal objects becomes the primary emphasis of this course. Advanced techniques of construction and ornamentation will be studied. Areas to be explored by the student include enameling, hollowware, prong settings, repousse (chasing). Works of historic and contemporary significance will be studied. Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the fundamental skills and techniques of vitreous enamel. In addition to the basic and traditional techniques, the student will explore an experimental approach with a contemporary direction emphasizing aesthetics, conceptual, and formal concerns. Finished pieces may include, but are not limited to, objects of adornment, vessels, and objects as statement. This course may be used by Fine Metal majors in place of CRFT 361, CRFT 362, CRFT 363, CRFT 364, or CRFT 365. (Repeatable up to 6 semester hours.) Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Further advanced study of the ceramic medium is undertaken with an emphasis on concentration in areas of the student's choice. Coursework includes research and experimentation which culminate in the resolution of both technical and conceptual concerns. Technical and conceptual concerns will be addressed in a demonstration/lecture seminar format. (Repeatable up to 15 s.h. with a 6 s.h. maximum per semester.) Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. This course is repeatable up to five (5) times. Students are expected to set higher goals and achieve a higher level of sophistication in successive levels of Craft Studios. Students will develop their personal imagery, critical and creative capabilities, and technical ability. They will also increase their knowledge of relevant processes, techniques, and their understanding of the work of contemporary and historical crafts and craft movements. At the more advanced levels of Studio, students will increasingly be expected to pursue opportunities to exhibit their work through juried exhibitions and on-campus venues. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Further advanced study of the ceramic medium is undertaken with an emphasis on concentration in areas of the student's choice. Coursework includes research and experimentation which culminate in the resolution of both technical and conceptual concerns. Technical and conceptual concerns will be addressed in a demonstration/lecture seminar format. (Repeatable up to 15 s.h. with a 6 s.h. maximum per semester.) Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. This course is repeatable up to five (5) times. Students are expected to set higher goals and achieve a higher level of sophistication in successive levels of Craft Studios. Students will develop their personal imagery, critical and creative capabilities, and technical ability. They will also increase their knowledge of relevant processes, techniques, and their understanding of the work of contemporary and historical crafts and craft movements. At the more advanced levels of Studio, students will increasingly be expected to pursue opportunities to exhibit their work through juried exhibitions and on-campus venues. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Further advanced study of the ceramic medium is undertaken with an emphasis on concentration in areas of the student's choice. Coursework includes research and experimentation which culminate in the resolution of both technical and conceptual concerns. Technical and conceptual concerns will be addressed in a demonstration/lecture seminar format. (Repeatable up to 15 s.h. with a 6 s.h. maximum per semester.) Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. This course is repeatable up to five (5) times. Students are expected to set higher goals and achieve a higher level of sophistication in successive levels of Craft Studios. Students will develop their personal imagery, critical and creative capabilities, and technical ability. They will also increase their knowledge of relevant processes, techniques, and their understanding of the work of contemporary and historical crafts and craft movements. At the more advanced levels of Studio, students will increasingly be expected to pursue opportunities to exhibit their work through juried exhibitions and on-campus venues. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Further advanced study of the ceramic medium is undertaken with an emphasis on concentration in areas of the student's choice. Coursework includes research and experimentation which culminate in the resolution of both technical and conceptual concerns. Technical and conceptual concerns will be addressed in a demonstration/lecture seminar format. (Repeatable up to 15 s.h. with a 6 s.h. maximum per semester.) Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. This course is repeatable up to five (5) times. Students are expected to set higher goals and achieve a higher level of sophistication in successive levels of Craft Studios. Students will develop their personal imagery, critical and creative capabilities, and technical ability. They will also increase their knowledge of relevant processes, techniques, and their understanding of the work of contemporary and historical crafts and craft movements. At the more advanced levels of Studio, students will increasingly be expected to pursue opportunities to exhibit their work through juried exhibitions and on-campus venues. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Individual advanced studio experiences include work on standard four- and multi-harness looms as well as primitive weaving devices. The course allows the student to enlarge a vocabulary of weaving techniques and to concentrate upon areas of special interest. Conceptual, technical and critical development in weaving is emphasized within the development of a personal style. (Repeatable up to 15 s.h. with a 6 s.h. maximum per semester.) Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. This course is repeatable up to five (5) times. Students are expected to set higher goals and achieve a higher level of sophistication in successive levels of Craft Studios. Students will develop their personal imagery, critical and creative capabilities, and technical ability. They will also increase their knowledge of relevant processes, techniques, and their understanding of the work of contemporary and historical crafts and craft movements. At the more advanced levels of Studio, students will increasingly be expected to pursue opportunities to exhibit their work through juried exhibitions and on-campus venues. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Individual advanced studio experiences include work on standard four- and multi-harness looms as well as primitive weaving devices. The course allows the student to enlarge a vocabulary of weaving techniques and to concentrate upon areas of special interest. Conceptual, technical and critical development in weaving is emphasized within the development of a personal style. (Repeatable up to 15 s.h. with a 6 s.h. maximum per semester.) Students are expected to fulfill all the course requirements assigned in relationship to the number of credit hours earned. This course is repeatable up to five (5) times. Students are expected to set higher goals and achieve a higher level of sophistication in successive levels of Craft Studios. Students will develop their personal imagery, critical and creative capabilities, and technical ability. They will also increase their knowledge of relevant processes, techniques, and their understanding of the work of contemporary and historical crafts and craft movements. At the more advanced levels of Studio, students will increasingly be expected to pursue opportunities to exhibit their work through juried exhibitions and on-campus venues. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
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