Course Detail

21/WI DCR-240-A
MATERIAL RESEARCH METHODS

Instructor: Kowalski
Department: CRAFTS
Credits: 3   Instruction Method: HYB
Status: OPEN

In this course students discover how research, design, and critique inform the creative process. Throughout the semester students learn and apply research strategies that advance design and foster critical thinking that impacts professional growth within their creative projects. Through assigned readings, presentations, individual research projects, class discussion and critique students explore historic precedent, and examine innovative contemporary ideas relevant to design and the production of successful craft objects. Themes include art, science, concept development, material studies, form and function. Students acquire visual acumen, and gain vocabulary necessary for professional discourse by reviewing and evaluating the work of contemporary artists and designers, critiquing artwork in class and exploring ideas in the context of their personal studio activities.

Start Date: 2021-01-19 End Date: 2021-05-08
Meeting in: W
Room: 015
Days: T
Start Time: 12:45 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM