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  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced study in jewelry and metal design is undertaken with an emphasis on concentration in areas of the student's choice. Course work includes research and experimentation in advanced techniques. Conceptual, production and technical concerns are addressed. (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

    Advanced study in jewelry and metal design is undertaken with an emphasis on concentration in areas of the student's choice. Course work includes research and experimentation in advanced techniques. Conceptual, production and technical concerns are addressed. (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

    Advanced study in jewelry and metal design is undertaken with an emphasis on concentration in areas of the student's choice. Course work includes research and experimentation in advanced techniques. Conceptual, production and technical concerns are addressed. (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

    Students in this course will have the opportunity to explore special topics, issues, and creative practices related to crafts. Under this prefix, different topics, which provide distinctive learning experiences, will be offered periodically. The specific topic(s) offered for each semester will be listed in the schedule. Instruction will be through art studios. A minimum of 3 hours of work outside of class is required per week. Repeatable up to 12 s.h. (6 c.h., 3 s.h.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This seminar includes an investigation of the nature of crafts and the influence of history on contemporary crafts. It also covers specific areas of professional concern, such as crafts economics, ethics and safety. During the semester, the students prepare their senior portfolio, compile a business proposal, deliver a teaching presentation to the class, develop a research paper, and assist in a joint student exhibition project.
  • 1.00 - 16.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student with educational opportunities outside the normal academic program that cannot be gained through the more traditional course structure. By serving as apprentices, interns, aides, or assistants in a variety of settings ranging from public institutions to private industries, businesses, and studios, the student will be able to augment and extend his or her educational experiences to achieve specific personal professional career objectives. Variable credit 1 to 16 semester hours. Minimum of two hours field experience per week or thirty hours per semester for each academic credit hour.
  • 0.00 Credits

    This student exhibition is a requirement for graduation. All BFA-Crafts degree candidates participate in a Senior Show. Seniors who will be graduated in December register for the senior exhibition held at the end of the Fall semester. Seniors who will be graduated in May or at the end of either of the two Summer Sessions register to participate in the senior shows held during the Spring Semester. Participation in a Senior Show is defined as showing at least one piece/documentation/record within the confines of the display area being used for the exhibition (usually the Sharadin Art Gallery). Showing work in alternate spaces on campus, and not in the Senior Show, will not satisfy the graduation requirement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fundamentals of woodworking techniques and furniture design are studied, including fabrication, simple joinery and finishing for non majors. This course is a General Education elective to permit students with little or no art background to enrich their education through the study of woodwork without having to compete with students planning to become professional artists or craftpersons. Use and care of machine and hand woodworking tools are included.
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