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  • Descriptor Title
    Introduction to Crafts (Archived - for reference only)
  • Parent Descriptor
    Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing (Archived - for reference only) ARTS 281
  • C-ID Number
    280
  • Units
    3.0
  • Hours
    0000
  • Date of Last Revision
    10/12/2017 04:44:01 PM PDT

General Description

ntroduction to traditional and contemporary concepts and processes in a variety of craft media with emphasis on design principles in the development of aesthetic forms based on function.

Prerequisites

No information provided

Corequisites

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Advisories

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Content

  1. Identification and hands-on work with materials, processes, and concepts in a variety of craft media, including textiles, papermaking, metal, wood, glass, or leather. 
  2. Integration of function with aesthetics in object-making.
  3. Identification and integration of formal elements and principles into the design and creation of original studio projects using a variety of craft media.
  4. Cultural traditions in craft media, focusing on the interrelationship between design and function.
  5. Proper care and safe use of tools used in a variety of craft media.
  6. Historical and contemporary development of craft media, including textiles, fiber, papermaking, metal, glass, wood, and other media.
  7. Analysis and criticism of crafts media in oral and written contexts using relevant critique formats, concepts, and terminology.
  8. Contemporary trends, materials, and approaches in crafts. 

Lab Activities

  1. Create original works in multiple craft media based on the concepts, tools, materials and processes presented in class.
  2. Safe use of tools and specialized equipment.
  3. Critique

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Identify and create finished work through the manipulation of materials, processes, and concepts in a variety of craft media, including textiles, papermaking, metal, wood, glass, or leather; 
  2. Produce craft media projects that integrate function and aesthetics;
  3. Integrate formal elements and principles into the design and creation of original studio projects using a variety of craft media;
  4. Safely utilize the tools, equipment, and materials used in multiple craft media;
  5. Identify global historical and contemporary developments in craft media, including textiles, fiber, papermaking, metal, glass, wood, and other media;
  6. Analyze and critique finished craft projects in oral and written contexts using relevant critique formats, concepts, and terminology;
  7. Examine and describe contemporary trends, materials, and approaches in crafts. 

Evaluation Methods

Portfolio of completed work;

Group and individual critiques in oral or written formats;

Written assignments, which may include quizzes, essays, exams, or reports.

Textbooks

Held, Shirley . Weaving: A Handbook of the Fiber Arts

Walker, Brad.  Contemporary Fused Glass.

Dawson, Sophie. The Art and Craft of Papermaking.

Paz, Octavio. In Praise of Hands: Contemporary Crafts of the World

Descriptor Administration

  • Public Review Needed
    No
  • Next Descriptor Review
    No information provided
  • Resubmission Requirements for Courses
    Descriptor changes were administrative only
  • Resubmission Deadline
    No information provided
  • Comments

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  • Notes

     In Spring 2016 the Studio Arts FDRG revised the manner in which certain descriptors are included in the Studio Arts TMC by allowing for Articulation Agreement by Major (AAM) for the following descriptors: ARTS 220, ARTS 230,  ARTS 240,  ARTS 260,  ARTS 280,  ARTS 281,  and ARTS 282. Colleges that already received C-ID approval can continue to use the descriptors on their ADT degree, while allowing for AAM on the TMC for those without C-ID approval. As a result of this revision C-ID no longer accepts submissions for the descriptors. 

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