Category: Studio Art & Craft

Catalog

DCE-375 ADVANCED HAND-BUILT POTTERY

The vast majority of the history of pottery and vessel-making is dominated by hand-building techniques. For thousands of years prior to the advent of the powered pottery wheel, early artisans formed pottery with just their hands, and later, an assortment of hand-wielded tools. This class draws direct inspiration from this history as it is reflected in a range of cultures, while also focusing on the significance of contemporary hand-built pottery in the industrial era of today. Students make functionally and conceptually oriented pottery using a range of hand-building techniques including coiling, slab work, extruding, and hollowing-out.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCE-275

DFA-515 STUDY ABROAD

Junior or first-semester senior students in good academic standing have the opportunity to spend a semester (fall or winter) or a full year of study at an accredited institution abroad. Information is available from International Student Services.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

DFD-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are at Junior or Senior level standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above. The student may receive approval to work in an area or on a project that is not otherwise offered or addressed in the regular curriculum. An Independent Study should include opportunities for individual student voice and provide a space for diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours. The student must submit to the chairperson of the department in which they wish to study, an Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to study independently. Once the department chairperson provides approval and the instructor for the Independent Study is determined, the faculty member must write an Independent Study Syllabus with education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates, course expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DME-175 BLACKSMITHING

This class is an introduction to traditional blacksmithing techniques. Students explore the hand forging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals into a variety of decorative and utilitarian objects with an emphasis on traditional joinery techniques. Topics include terms and vocabulary, hand proficiencies related to blacksmithing technology, tool making, and a survey of this versatile process with a focus on its historical relevance. Beginning level students focus on foundation skills associated with the manipulation of metal using the hammer and anvil.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DME-375 ADVANCED BLACKSMITHING

This class covers more advanced blacksmithing techniques. Students explore the forging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics include terms and vocabulary, related technology, toolmaking and a survey of this versatile process with a focus on its historical and contemporary relevance.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 275