ARTS 221 - Materials and Processes II

PREREQUISITES: ARTS 206 - Materials and Processes or Program Chair Approval
PROGRAM: Fine Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: N/A

This advanced class exposes students to broad subject matter through directed material studies. Advanced design and creative processes will be explored by utilizing one to five material specific exercises to emphasize additive and subtractive processes at an advanced level.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Create advanced additive and/or subtractive two-dimensional art forms.
Create advanced additive and/or subtractive three-dimensional art forms.
Demonstrate an understanding of manufactured and natural forms in two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures.
Use drawing and descriptive skills to communicate specific design concepts.
Demonstrate intermediate descriptive and analytical skills in critical analysis, thinking and writing.
Use creative and visual problem-solving skills.
Generate ideas using notes and thumbnails.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Visual balance and styles
Tool selection
Composition Form and Function
Idea development
Craft and execution
Problem solving
Value
Material exploration
Advanced construction techniques
Social and political content issues
Content development and expression

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ARTS 221 - Materials and Processes II