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AEDU 200 - Presentation Skills
This course addresses effective speech and presentation skills for the teacher, artist, and administrator communicating with groups,classes, or clients. Formerly AE 200
Credits: 1 cr, 2 hrs
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AEDU 201 - Introduction to Visual Arts Education
A theoretical and practical introduction to the entire field of art education. A survey of various aspects of teaching in a variety of situations and environments, through field observations and classroom lecture-discussions, including public and private schools K-12, as well as specialized and alternative settings in museum education, early childhood education, special education (for students with disabilities and gifted children), and adult education. Formerly AE 201
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 499 - Internship
Formerly AE 499
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only.May be taken three times for credit.
Credits: 1.5-6 cr
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AEDU 501 - Creative and Cognitive Development
This course is designed to develop skills in recognizing the developmental stages of children, adolescents, and adults according to the theories of Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, Viktor Lowenfeld, and Erick Erickson. In addition, the course will explore the learning theories of Jerome Bruner, B.F. Skinner, Howard Gardner, Madeline Hunter, and Bernice McCarthy toward understanding individual differences in creative and cognitive development and learning styles. Formerly AE 550
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Art Education majors and concentrations.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 503 - The Art of Teaching
Teacher preparation and knowledge of instructional techniques will be addressed, including professional image, teachers’ rights and responsibilities, and aspects of group process. The course will explore cultural and family factors that influence learning expectations conveyed by teachers and peer behavior, and techniques of instruction and creativity. A retrospective analysis of each student’s individual education experience and perceptions of teaching will be explored through interactive simulation of classroom situations and teaching styles. Formerly AE 552
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: AEDU 541 Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 509 - Professional Writing Intensive
This course is required for students entering all art education programs (pre-certification,MAT, MA, MA+EM) who have not passed the Art Education Department writing proficiency exam. It addresses the use of effective and cogent written communication for the teacher, artist, and administrator to classes, groups, or clients. Students who take and successfully pass the Praxis I Reading and Writing tests are exempt from this course. Formerly AE 599
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
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AEDU 531 - Multicultural Learning-Arts
The artistic expressions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, the Near and Middle East and related societies will be examined for their aesthetic and contextual meanings. Cross-cultural contributions to world art history will be recognized through the study of characteristic styles and techniques, dynastic periods of art and artists, as well as the relationship of art to varied systems of belief. Formerly AE 531
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Art Education majors and concentrations.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 533 - Art and Inclusionary Education
This course is designed to provide the full scope of methodologies, techniques and innovative strategies needed to teach special education students effectively. Using the arts as a means for adapting to diverse learning methods, the K-12 classroom will be regarded as a dynamic setting for inclusionary learning. The impact of special needs art education will be further realized through direct school and community engagement: programs and national as well as local organizations will be made available to assist in developing field placements. Arranged field placement opportunities will include a broad range of community resources. Formerly AE 533
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Art Education majors and concentrations.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 541 - Program Design & Methods: Elementary
Through review of current literature, lectures, discussion, field observation, and miniteaching, students explore various educational philosophies and develop and implement effective classroom curricula based on prevailing theories of learning and child development. Formerly AE 547
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: AEDU 201 Priority enrollment to Art Education majors and concentrations.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs fld wrk
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AEDU 542 - Program Design & Methods: Secondary
Continuation of AEDU 541, with emphasis on the development of age-appropriate curricula that addresses scope and sequence and state standards for middle and secondary school. Topics include management issues, interdisciplinary, content, and teaching of art, evaluation and assessment of teaching and learning, and the integration of digital technology. Formerly AE 548
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: AEDU 541 or AEDU 560 Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs fld wrk
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AEDU 543 - Aesthetics and Art Criticism
This course is designed to develop skills, techniques, and strategies for integrating developmentally appropriate aesthetics and art criticism activities in the K-12 classroom. Using prevailing theories of learning, teaching, and child development, students will design puzzle cases, activities, and curricula that promote the philosophical investigation and interpretation of art and aesthetic objects. Formerly AE 549
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Art Education majors and concentrations.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 560 - Saturday Practicum
Students are involved in various aspects of the Saturday Arts Lab. They observe classroom instruction, plan and teach lessons, and exhibit student work under the supervision of cooperating master teachers and through the instruction of a professor in the seminar portion of the course. Formerly AE 559
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs fld wrk
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AEDU 561 - Student Teaching: Elementary
An intensive, elementary-level field experience built around a seven-week student teaching internship, under the guidance and supervision of a highly qualified art teacher/mentor. It is intended to provide practical experience in which the intern assumes professional-level responsibilities and experiences in teaching art at the elementary level. A University supervisor observes, advises, facilitates the relationship between the mentor and intern, and assesses the student during the internship. AEDU 561 is taken concurrently with AEDU 565. (If students elect to take AEDU 561 one semester and AEDU 562 another semester, AEDU 565 must be taken both semesters.) Formerly AE 660
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: AEDU 531, AEDU 541, AEDU 542, AEDU 560 Corequisite: AEDU 565 Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 4 cr, hrs vary
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AEDU 562 - Student Teaching: Secondary
An intensive, secondary-level field experience built around a seven-week student teaching internship, under the guidance and supervision of a highly qualified art teacher/mentor. It is intended to provide practical experience in which the intern assumes professional-level responsibilities and experiences in teaching art at the elementary level. A University supervisor observes, advises, facilitates the relationship between the mentor and intern, and assesses the student during the internship. AEDU 562 is taken concurrently with AEDU 565. (If students elect to take AEDU 562 one semester and AEDU 561 another semester, AEDU 565 must be taken both semesters.) Formerly AE 662
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: AEDU 531, AEDU 541, AEDU 542, AEDU 560 Corequisite: AEDU 565 Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 4 cr, hrs vary
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AEDU 565 - Student Teaching Seminar: Elementary/Secondary
Discussion and analysis of: field experiences;special workshops; Literacy: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum: Professional Teaching Portfolios; 1-Year Curriculums for an Elementary and a Secondary Grade. Continuing development and refinement of skills in reflective practice is emphasized as well as the needs of special learners. AEDU 565 is taken concurrently with AEDU 561 and AEDU 562. (If students elect to take AEDU 561 and AEDU 562 over two semesters, AEDU 565 Student Teaching Seminar must be taken both semesters.) Formerly AE 661
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: AEDU 531, AEDU 541, AEDU 542, AEDU 560 Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 2 hrs
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AEDU 600 - Graduate Art Ed Colloquium
This course assumes that some of the program participants either are teachers now or may teach at some level during their professional careers. The colloquium is an interdisciplinary forum intended to relate studio development and accomplishment, as well as critical, aesthetic, and historical aspects of art, to the process and implementation of learning and teaching. Utilizing lectures, readings, visual resources and directed group dynamics and discussions, the colloquium explores varied topics during each of the four summers. Formerly AE 600
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
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AEDU 602 - History of Ideas in Art and Museum Education
Seminar on major issues and trends in the history of art and museum education, with an emphasis on child-centered and content-centered theories and the theoretical antecedents of Discipline Based Art Education, the Visual Culture movement, and standards-based education. Formerly AE 602
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to graduate Art Education and Museum Studies majors only.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 606 - Research in Education: Methods and Trends
A graduate education seminar on principal approaches to research for art and museum education. The course examines types of research, applications and recent studies for their methodologies and findings, grant writing, and assessment techniques. Formerly AE 606
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to graduate Art Education and Museum Studies majors only.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 610 - Graduate Studio Seminar
A one-semester interdisciplinary seminar exclusively for art educators. Topics of broad concern to studio artists will be addressed in response to students’ work, assigned readings, and occasional public lectures or other art events in the University and the community Formerly AE 610
Prerequisites & Notes
. Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 621 - Educational Media A: Teaching and Learning Online
This online course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to successfully integrate educational media into the teaching and learning of K-12 art. Areas of study will include theoretical and conceptual basis for educational technology, instructional practices and strategies, approaches to integrating technology into the curriculum, training and development of technology skills, such as computer graphics, web page design, and electronic presentations; and issues and problems related to technology use in education. Formerly AE 507
Prerequisites & Notes
Computer literacy required.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 622 - Educational Media B: Planning and Management Online
This online course addresses the design, planning, and management of educational media in the K-12 classroom and school. Topics include developing a technology plan; software and hardware acquisition and assessment; care, maintenance, and security of classroom and lab computer technologies; networking concepts, design, and protocols; Internet basics and issues; and managing technological and human resources. Online guest speakers support the study of these topics. Independent online visitations to either K-12 educational settings, technology fairs, conferences, or businesses. Formerly AE 509
Prerequisites & Notes
Computer literacy required.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 625 - Interactive Media
This course acquaints students with existing technology and media available for instruction to art and museum educators. Students learn to design and create interactive multimedia projects using a variety of multimedia authoring tools. Formerly AE 530
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. Repeatable for credit.Computer literacy required.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 631 - Design for Interdisciplinary Learning
An introduction and curricular model for integrated learning in which design and the visual arts, music, theater, and dance are the central means of integrating all disciplines to provide a more holistic approach to learning. An approach to arts-centered learning through a design-based problem-solving model is emphasized to address issues in all subjects and at all levels of education. Formerly AE 532
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Art Education majors and concentrations.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 632 - Applications of Interdisciplinary Learning
Practical application of the knowledge gained in Design for Interdisciplinary Learning through a variety of curriculum frameworks. Students use a variety of models and thematic approaches to develop integrated arts curriculum that relates the arts to other disciplines. In keeping with interdisciplinarity in a postmodern aesthetic, students use a variety of interactive media. Class sessions include lectures, media presentations, discussions, interactive group activities, guest presenters, and workshops in the university and the community. Formerly AE 632
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: AEDU 631 Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AEDU 695 - Graduate Project/Thesis
Culminating independent project supervised by a faculty advisor. The graduate project or thesis may take either of two distinct forms: a) an academic thesis presenting original research in a significant historical, theoretical, or pedagogical question relating to visual arts education, or b) a studio or curriculum project intended for use as a pedagogical tool. Formerly AE 649
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: AEDU 602, AEDU 606, AEDU 610 Open to Art Education majors and concentrations only. Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3-6 cr
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AETH 301 - Introduction to Art Therapy
Introduces art therapy students to key concepts and dimensions of the art therapy profession. Course content addresses the different orientations and approaches that comprise this discipline, as well as the diverse populations that are served. Art Therapists who work within a wide range of settings are invited to present to the class to balance the theoretical with the practical. Formerly AT 300
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: LASS 871, LASS 872
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AETH 302 - Social and Group Process
Introduces students to a basic understanding of social groups, group behaviors, group therapy and group art therapy. The class helps students to better identify their own role as well as that of others within a group setting. Experiential art tasks are used to underscore course material and exemplify group dynamics. Formerly AT 301
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: AETH 301
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AETH 303 - Theories and Techniques of Art Therapy With Adults
A field placement provides an opportunity for the student to apply classroom knowledge to work within a specific clinical setting. A research paper, based on the experience, enables students to integrate theory with observation and practice. This practicum includes on-site individual supervision by an art therapist, as well as a small group supervision on campus with the Art Therapy faculty. Formerly AT 305
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: AETH 304
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AETH 304 - Theories and Techniques of Art Therapy With Children and Adolescents
Introduces students to the use of art therapy with children and adolescents, including the different arenas where art therapists work with children, as well as the various approaches that are utilized. Normal child development, as evidenced in artwork, will serve as the foundation for understanding key concepts. Indicators of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties, as seen in art productions, are also presented. Formerly AT 304
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: LASS 973, AETH 301
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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AETH 401 - Senior Practicum
A field placement provides an opportunity for the student to apply classroom knowledge to work within a specific clinical setting. A research paper, based on the experience, enables students to integrate theory with observation and practice. This practicum includes on-site individual supervision by an art therapist, as well as a small group supervision on campus with the Art Therapy faculty. Formerly AT 401
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: AETH 303, LASS 974
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CAIN 497 - Design Internship
Formerly IN 440
Prerequisites & Notes
Instructor permission required. Open to Graphic Design, Illustration, and Industrial Design majors only. Student must have completed the first semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits). Repeatable for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CAIN 498 - Fine Arts/Crafts Internship
Opportunities to apprentice to practicing artists, gain gallery experience, and work with nonprofit organizations, which lead to practical experience and knowledge about the field. Formerly IN 449
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to Fine Arts and Crafts majors only. Student must have completed the first semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits). Repeatable for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CAIN 499 - Fine Arts/Crafts Internship
Opportunities to apprentice to practicing artists, gain gallery experience, and work with nonprofit organizations, which lead to practical experience and knowledge about the field. Formerly IN 450
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to Fine Arts and Crafts majors only. Student must have completed the first semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits). Repeatable for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 101 - Communication, Culture, Process
An exploration of communication as a social and cultural process, integrating theory and analysis with practical production projects. Communication studies, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, are applied across cultural settings. Student work includes reading, writing reaction papers, and projects combining observations and analysis of communication processes with digital video production. Basic instruction in the use of digital video camera and audio equipment and logging, importing, editing, and presenting digital material. Projects employ video to document observations of nonverbal communication, interviews and speech events, and performances. Studio time will be linked to course projects. Formerly CM 101
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Communication majors.
Credits: 6 cr, 8.5 hrs
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CMMC 102 - Video Production Workshop
Acquaints students with the fundamentals of visual storytelling by providing hands-on experience translating the written word into images and sounds. Areas of study will include framing images, lighting, using off-screen space and sound, editing, and postproduction. Students will integrate their own writing to produce some of these projects. Formerly CM 290
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Communication, Writing for Film and Television, Applied Theater majors; Web Drama minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 103 - Sound Communication
This introduction to the field of sound communication enables students to conceptualize the importance of sound in cultural life and prepares them in practical approaches to field recording and working with various types of sound. A survey of approaches to sound as a social communication through readings and a broad range of audio examples, including documentary, journalistic, theatrical, and experimental approaches. Training in digital and audio field and post production equipment and complete practical field exercises and an intensive sound project. Formerly CM 120
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Communication, Film/Digital Video majors; and Narrative Video, Documentary Video minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 5 hrs
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CMMC 151 - History of Communication
Examines how major developments in communication have influenced social and cultural history and how major historical and social changes have had an impact on communication and society. Draws connections between historically specific and contemporary modes of communication in a variety of times and cultures, and the present. Formerly CM 250
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to majors in the College of Media and Communication.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 201 - Media Forms and Contexts I
First of a two-semester exploration of media forms through the perspective of genre, structure, and representation, combining analysis and media production. Students are exposed to mainstream and alternative media in weekly screenings, focusing on issues of form (i.e., time, space, point of view) and social context (i.e., cross-cultural representation, stereotyping, the portrayal of gender and sexuality, the representation of violence) in order to observe how media forms create cultural meanings. Students develop an analytical framework and practical language for talking about media and an understanding of how production practices and audience expectations combine to affect the structure of media forms. An approach to the topics in media representation through creative work in documentary, journalism, and advertising using digital video, audio, still images, and the web. Formerly CM 201
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CMMC 102 Priority enrollment to Communication majors.
Credits: 4.5 cr, 6.5 hrs
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CMMC 202 - Media Forms and Contexts II
Second of a two-semester exploration of media forms through the perspective of genre, structure, and representation, combining analysis and media production. Students are exposed to mainstream and alternative media in weekly screenings, focusing on issues of form (i.e., time, space, point of view) and social context (i.e., cross-cultural representation, stereotyping, the portrayal of gender and sexuality, the representation of violence) in order to observe how media forms create cultural meanings. Students develop an analytical framework and practical language for talking about media and an understanding of how production practices and audience expectations combine to affect the structure of media forms. An approach to the topics in media representation through creative work in documentary, journalism, and advertising using digital video, audio, still images, and the web. Formerly CM 202
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CMMC 102 Priority enrollment to Communication majors.
Credits: 4.5 cr, 6.5 hrs
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CMMC 204 - Writing for Media
A studio writing class developing skills in effective, clear, and persuasive writing in the areas of media and communication. Students work from a variety of source materials and write research papers, project proposals, project treatments, and a newspaper feature. Emphasis is on writing structure and style, editing and revising, suitability to specific audiences, and delivering material on time and at prescribed lengths. Formerly CM 211
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: LACR 102 Priority enrollment to majors in the College of Media and Communication.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 221 - Advertising: Creative Concepts I
Whether an advertisement appears in print, on television or radio, or on the Internet, it is built around an idea. Students learn to recognize and create strong advertising ideas that are relevant to the product and the audience, with an emphasis on print advertising. Students learn how to allow their creativity to be guided by strategy. Students are exposed to outstanding creative work and readings in their texts and from studying professional work. They will then apply these principles as they create advertising of their own. Formerly CM 271
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Communication majors and Strategic Advertising minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 301 - Communication Production Workshop
This production course offers students an opportunity to work on a project in a specific communication medium or genre otherwise unavailable. Students will work collaboratively on projects in this medium, and present their work to an audience of peers and/or professionals. Topics include: web radio/streaming audio sites, producing television commercials, producing advanced audio projects, or developing online publications. Formerly CM 360
Prerequisites & Notes
May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 311 - Narrative Video Production Workshop
An opportunity to develop an understanding of and experience in producing narrative-based video projects. Students begin by reading essays and articles, screening scenes from films and television shows, and reviewing technical language and concepts. They learn to translate script ideas into production proposals, making clear how story ideas, characters, action, and point of view will be rendered in sound and image. Working both on their own projects and as team members, they plan production specifics and shoot/record and edit short narrative pieces in their medium and style of choice. Students present stages of production work, from planning to script to rushes to stages of edited material. Formerly CM 295
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: CMMC 101 or CMMC 102 Priority enrollment to Communication majors, Narrative Video minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 321 - Advertising Strategy Development
The business side of creative advertising. Examines the functions of the various departments within an advertising agency, focusing on strategic development, and introduces the three key steps in that development-market segmentation, brand positioning, and research. Students learn a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods and analytical methods and apply what they have learned by developing and presenting an advertising strategy for an actual product. Formerly CM 371
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Communication majors and Strategic Advertising minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 322 - Advertising: Creative Concepts II
Having learned how to create strong individual concepts, students create broader and deeper concepts that can form the basis for a number of ads and learn how to execute an idea in more than one medium. The course begins by examining award-winning print campaigns in order to recognize suitable ideas for multi-ad campaigns; to identify elements and themes and their grounding in research, and to understand the consumer. The course then examines how interactive media are being used to build customer relationships and brand identities, and explores the strategic functions of these new media. Students develop storyboards for a product or service that reinforces that product’s existing brand personality. Formerly CM 372
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CMMC 221 Priority enrollment to Communication majors and Strategic Advertising minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 324 - Introduction to Public Relations
The fundamentals of public relations, viewed as a marketing communications tool, with special attention to its role in the non-profit sphere. Reviews the functions of a wide range of marketing communications tools and explores how PR can be used in conjunction with them to achieve an organization’s objectives, helping students to come to understand the role of public relations in the overall marketing communications plan. Students learn how to coordinate messages in order to allow the company to speak with one voice and reinforce one overall corporate identity, with special attention to social marketing and the public. A series of projects culminates in students developing a public relations proposal for a non-profit organization. Formerly CM 373
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: LACR 102 Priority enrollment to Communication majors and Strategic Advertising minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 331 - Digital Journalism I
The primary skills and practices involved in constructing news for the online environment. Begins with an exploration of the evolution of journalism from print to online and digital forms. By looking critically at a range of journalistic examples, and reading about the changing work of reporting, students grapple with the differences between traditional and new media forms of journalism and begin to learn the practice of reporting online. They work through a set of exercises researching story ideas, pitching them to the class, conducting interviews, and writing, designing and posting short pieces for the web, introducing them to the possibilities and constraints of working in this medium. Formerly CM 381
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: LACR 102 Priority enrollment to Communication majors and E-Publishing minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 332 - Digital Journalism II
A more intensive course in digital journalism, building on CMMC 331: Digital Journalism I, in which students explore the present state and future possibilities for journalism in the online environment. Students work in teams and on their own to complete a more complex set of online journalism projects, researching story ideas, pitching them to the class, conducting interviews, and writing and designing story sites for the web. Formerly CM 382
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CMMC 331 Priority enrollment to Communication majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 334 - News and Culture in the Digital Age
Surveys the impact of social issues on journalism and the social impact of journalism on society in the digital age. Through readings about journalism and society, and case studies, both past and current, of how the news industry operates, students learn about how race, gender, ethics, technology and the changing nature of the news business affect the work of journalists. These issues take on increased importance with the shift to digital technologies for production and distribution. Formerly CM 383
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Communication majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 341 - Documentary Media Production I
The conceptual, aesthetic, and pragmatic dimensions of producing video documentaries. Students are exposed to examples of a variety of documentary approaches through screenings and readings, which illustrate the range of choices and creative possibilities of communicating information and emotion through this form. They are also introduced to advanced digital video technologies as they work through a series of structured exercises, and later work in teams to develop documentary projects. Project work includes pre-production research, interviews, original shooting in small crews, editing, and presenting finished work. Formerly CM 391
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CMMC 102 Priority enrollment to Communication majors, Documentary Video minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 342 - Documentary Media Production II
Develops a deeper understanding of the pragmatic, conceptual, and aesthetic dimensions of producing documentary video and audio. Contemporary issues and approaches in documentary media-making through screenings and readings. Students achieve increased mastery of advanced digital video technologies and work through a series of project stages for a medium-length documentary. Students are responsible for completing their own projects and presenting them to their colleagues, and collaborating on other students’ projects. Formerly CM 392
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CMMC 341 Priority enrollment to Communication majors, Documentary Video minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 350 - Gender Images in Media
Explores representation of gender and sexuality in the media over the past century and how images of male and female both follow and create social change. Formerly CM 350
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: HU 103B, LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 351 - History of Documentary
Introduces the historical and aesthetic sweep of approaches to documentary film and video. Through extensive screenings and readings, this survey opens the range of choices and creative possibilities for documentary while understanding aesthetic conventions, technological limitations, and social history. In addition to attending screenings and discussion, students write two short papers and one longer term paper. Formerly CM 293
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Communication majors, Documentary Video minors.
Credits: 3 cr, 4.5 hrs
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CMMC 352 - Communication Theories and Culture
An intellectual history of influential 20th century theories of communication, with a focus on the relationships between media and culture. This course reviews critical intellectual developments in the field against the backdrop of public events, social movements, and the changing daily lives of people in diverse places. How communication systems shape the course of public and private lives and how changes in communication reshaped the way we theorize about the world and the field. Students read primary material in its original form, view media examples, write short position papers reflecting communication theory and culture, and complete a term paper. Formerly CM 251
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Communication majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 353 - Media Industries
This course investigates the range of organizations and economic forces involved in media production. Diverse production models, from mainstream and corporate, to public sector, to alternative, and comparisons with media industries in other cultural settings. The course focuses on business and policy issues and considers examples of media practice from broadcast and cable news, advertising, Hollywood and independent cinema, public media, and new media industries. The course includes a final research project. Formerly CM 260
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Communication majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 401 - Communication - Senior Studio I
In this intensive, project-based, two-semester sequence, students work on the development of their own presentation-quality work in their concentration (documentary, advertising, or digital journalism). They research and develop their project proposals in the fall semester, collaborating with individuals and institutions in the region, and begin production work, resulting in a short piece in video, audio, print and digital form. (They continue this project work in the spring semester). This work is supplemented by readings about historical, critical and practical issues and screenings of contemporary work. Students write reflective pieces about their production experience in light of these historical and contemporary issues, and complete the year-long course with a portfolio/reel of their own creative work and a resume of their work experience. Formerly CM 461
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: CMMC 322, CMMC 332 OR CMMC 342 Open to Communication majors only.
Credits: 4.5 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 402 - Communication - Senior Studio II
In this intensive, project-based, two-semester sequence, students work on the development of their own presentation-quality work in their concentration (documentary, advertising, or digital journalism). They research and develop their project proposals in the fall semester, collaborating with individuals and institutions in the region, and begin production work, resulting in a short piece in video, audio, print and digital form. (They continue this project work in the spring semester). This work is supplemented by readings about historical, critical and practical issues and screenings of contemporary work. Students write reflective pieces about their production experience in light of these historical and contemporary issues, and complete the year-long course with a portfolio/reel of their own creative work and a resume of their work experience. Formerly CM 462
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: CMMC 322, CMMC 332 OR CMMC 342 Open to Communication majors only.
Credits: 4.5 cr, 6 hrs
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CMMC 415 - E-Publishing Thesis Project
This studio class allows students to complete a project and publish it online. Students examine the sub-field of e-publishing that their project fits within, researching relevant models and examples, write a business plan for their project, consider intellectual property questions raised by their project, complete and present their thesis project, and write a reflective paper about their project. Formerly CM 340
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Completion of minor. Open to students in the E-Publishing minor only.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 460 - Current Issues in Communication
Explores the changing landscape of ethical and policy issues in communication from a critical and intellectual perspective, with a focus on emerging issues driven by the shift to digital media (image ethics and manipulation, intellectual property, changing nature of distribution, etc.). Building on previous coursework and studio experiences, students read material from current literature and write reflective and research-based papers on selected issues. Guest speakers in the various industries and independent sectors provide a real-world perspective on how these issues affect professional practice. Formerly CM 435
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: LACR 102 Priority enrollment to Communication majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CMMC 499 - Communication Internship
Professional internship with a media organization or producer. Student needs to gain approval for internships from an advisor, meet periodically for supervisory discussions, and complete a short, reflective essay at the end of the internship. Formerly CM 499
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to Communication majors only. Student must have completed the first semester of their Junior Year (75 credits). May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 6 hrs
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CRCM 211 - Introduction to Throwing
Beginning studio work using the throwing process and related glazing and firing techniques. Problems are given with an emphasis on developing each student’s potential for personal expression and artistic invention. Formerly CR 211A
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRCM 212 - Introduction to Throwing
Beginning studio work using the throwing process and related glazing and firing techniques. Problems are given with an emphasis on developing each student’s potential for personal expression and artistic invention. Formerly CR 211B
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRCM 213 - Introduction to Handbuilding
Beginning studio work with clay using the handbuilding processes of slab, coil pinch, and pressing form molds, plus related glazing and firing techniques. Problems given emphasize developing each student’s potential for personal expression and artistic invention. Formerly CR 212A
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRCM 214 - Introduction to Handbuilding
Beginning studio work with clay using the handbuilding processes of slab, coil pinch, and pressing form molds, plus related glazing and firing techniques. Problems given emphasize developing each student’s potential for personal expression and artistic invention. Formerly CR 212B
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRCM 220 - Ceramics
Through lecture and demonstration, students learn basic skills such as handbuilding, throwing, and press molding with an introduction to loading and firing kilns. Mixing clay, slips, and glazes will also be covered. Graduate students may register for this course under GRCR 660. Formerly CR 256
Prerequisites & Notes
Not open to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRCM 221 - Introduction to Molding & Casting
A course in modelmaking, moldmaking, and casting techniques, using plaster and synthetic compounds. Emphasis is on developing proficiency in slip casting for use in the artist’s studio and in industry for serial production. Formerly CR 251
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRCM 222 - Plaster Workshop
An introductory course in modelmaking, moldmaking, and casting techniques using plaster and synthetic compounds. This course emphasizes the usefulness of these media to designers and artists. Formerly CR 252
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRCM 223 - Ceramic Technology
A lecture and laboratory course designed to investigate basic clay and glaze materials. Students gain an intuitive understanding of ceramic materials, their practical and aesthetic properties, and develop a series of personal glazes. The nature of clays and the relationship among clay bodies, slips, sigallatas and glazes is also explored. Formerly CR 253
Prerequisites & Notes
May be taken four times for credit.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRCM 224 - Large Scale Handbuilding
The fundamentals of large scale handbuilding in clay in two specific areas: a) building a three-dimensional form, using proper clay bodies, building interior support systems, building and drying methods for large work, and moving, loading and firing techniques; b) covering large areas with smaller parts and exploring fitting and interlocking systems of wall relief or free-standing form. Problems are given with an emphasis on developing potential for personal expression and artistic invention. Formerly CR 255
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRCM 311 - Advanced Throwing
Concentration on resolving conceptual and formal issues as they relate to individual exploration on the wheel. Problems encourage uniqueness and challenge abilities. Typical issues include usage and symbolic function, serial production, the table, and site-oriented applications, and medium to large-scale use of materials. All problems stress practical as well as aesthetic resourcefulness with clay on the wheel. Senior Craft majors taking this course may choose to spend all or part of their time producing thesis work to supplement the thesis component of Crafts Projects III. Formerly CR 370A
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: CRCM 211, CRCM 212 Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRCM 312 - Advanced Throwing
Concentration on resolving conceptual and formal issues as they relate to individual exploration on the wheel. Problems encourage uniqueness and challenge abilities. Typical issues include usage and symbolic function, serial production, the table, and site-oriented applications, and medium to large-scale use of materials. All problems stress practical as well as aesthetic resourcefulness with clay on the wheel. Senior Craft majors taking this course may choose to spend all or part of their time producing thesis work to supplement the thesis component of Crafts Projects III. Formerly CR 370B
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: CRCM 211, CRCM 212 Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRCM 313 - Advanced Ceramics
Concentration on resolving conceptual and formal issues as they relate to individual exploration. Problems encourage uniqueness and challenge abilities. Typical issues include usage and symbolic function, production, and site-oriented applications, and medium to large-scale use of materials. All problems stress practical as well as aesthetic resourcefulness. Senior Crafts majors taking this course may choose to spend all or part of their time producing thesis work to supplement the thesis component of Crafts Projects III. Formerly CR 371A
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: 6 credits from courses: CRCM 211, CRCM 212, CRCM 213, CRCM 214 Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRCM 314 - Advanced Ceramics
Concentration on resolving conceptual and formal issues as they relate to individual exploration. Problems encourage uniqueness and challenge abilities. Typical issues include usage and symbolic function, production, and site-oriented applications, and medium to large-scale use of materials. All problems stress practical as well as aesthetic resourcefulness. Senior Crafts majors taking this course may choose to spend all or part of their time producing thesis work to supplement the thesis component of Crafts Projects III. Formerly CR 371B
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: 6 credits from courses: CRCM 211, CRCM 212, CRCM 213, CRCM 214 Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFB 211 - Introduction to Fibers: Mixed Media
An introduction to both traditional and experimental uses of materials and structural processes in the fabric media. Assignments focus on the exploration of two- and threedimensional forms in preparation for versatile approaches to the fibers media. A range of offloom mixed media techniques are covered. Formerly CR 221A
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFB 212 - Introduction to Color and the Loom
Students explore the potential of two- and three-dimensional forms in preparation for versatile approaches to the fibers media. Loom, woven structures, tapestry, and woven color are covered. Formerly CR 221B
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFB 221 - Fabric Resist & Embellishment
Extends students’ basic color and drawing vocabulary through exposure to ancient techniques and tools of Indonesia, Japan, and Africa. Fabric dyeing and resist methods, including drawing and stamping with waxes, stitching and binding with threads, etc. Students acquire a broader sense of “markmaking,” an understanding of the special color properties of dyes, and an ability to use non-Western traditional craft methods to create contemporary art fabric. Formerly CR 277
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFB 222 - Introduction to Constructed Surfaces
Through a series of developmental assignments, students are provided with a solid technical and conceptual base in the fabric media. Non-loom constructions, color, and multifiber dye techniques are covered. Formerly CR 222
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFB 223 - Fabric Printing
Focuses on the fundamental principles of translating drawings and photographs into designs and images for screen-printed fabric, using a fine art approach. Exploration of myriad possibilities in creating fabric using silkscreen and fabric pigments. Formerly CR 278
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFB 227 - Experimental Costume and Performance
The garment provides a tangible yet pliable boundary between the space of self and the space of the world. In this introductory fibers studio, students learn costume construction fundamentals (hand and machine sewing, millinery, flat pattern design, etc.) and explore the garment as a vehicle for personal expression. Students will be encouraged to experiment with technique, and a variety of both traditional and unconventional materials will be used. Concurrent with studio work, students will be introduced to the cultural, political, social, historic, and aesthetic dimensions of costume as it relates to contemporary art. The semester will conclude with a collaborative performance. Formerly CR 229
Prerequisites & Notes
May be taken three times for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFB 311 - Advanced Fibers Mixed Media
Through a series of developmental assignments with a conceptual emphasis, and by using acquired knowledge from previous semesters, students are encouraged to explore forms that reveal the inherent physical qualities and potential image-making possibilities of fabric. Loom-woven and mixed-media fabric techniques are used as appropriate, depending on the student’s interest in the development of a diverse range of two-dimensional constructions, sculptural forms, costume, etc. Formerly CR 322A
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: 6 credits from courses: CRFB 211, CRFB 212, CRFB 222 Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFB 312 - Advanced Fibers Mixed Media
Through a series of developmental assignments with a conceptual emphasis, and by using acquired knowledge from previous semesters, students are encouraged to explore forms that reveal the inherent physical qualities and potential image-making possibilities of fabric. Loom-woven and mixed-media fabric techniques are used as appropriate, depending on the student’s interest in the development of a diverse range of two-dimensional constructions, sculptural forms, costume, etc. Formerly CR 322B
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: 6 credits from courses: CRFB 211, CRFB 212, CRFB 222 Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFB 322 - Advanced Textile Design
This course uses the computer in the study of woven textile design. An introduction to fabric structures from simple, plain and rib weaves, through twills, satins, waffle weaves, doublecloth, composite structures, and color effects. Students learn the language of cloth through the incremental development of structures, first making notation of those structures by hand on point paper, and then using various computer software programs to develop a wide range of fabric structures. At least one structure will be realized through weaving on a 32 harness handweaving computer loom. Formerly CR 329
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: 6 credits from courses: CRFB 211, CRFB 212, CRFB 222 May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFT 111 - Freshman Ceramics
Through lecture and demonstrations, students learn basic skills such as handbuilding, throwing, and press molding with an introduction to loading and firing kilns and mixing clay and glazes. Problems are given with an emphasis on developing each student’s potential for personal expression and artistic invention. Freshmen are encouraged to participate in the departmental guest lecture series and field trips. Formerly CR 111
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Foundation majors. Student must NOT have completed the second semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits). Restricted to Undergraduate students only.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFT 121 - Freshman Fibers and Mixed Media
Provides foundation students with a hands-on studio experience grounded in fabric processes and materials as a means of personal expression. The student receives an introduction to stamp printing and direct painting on fabric, collage, three- dimensional off-loom structures, as well as tapestry weaving on frame loom. Guidance is offered in the form of demonstrations, slide presentations, field trips, informal discussion, and intensive group critiques. Formerly CR 121
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Foundation majors. Student must NOT have completed the second semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits). Restricted to Undergraduate students only.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFT 131 - Freshman Glass
Explores glass as an expressive and creative medium. Students work with flat glass in stained-glass techniques. Formerly CR 131
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Foundation majors. Student must NOT have completed the second semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits). Restricted to Undergraduate students only.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFT 141 - Freshman Jewelry and Metalsmithing
An introduction to metalwork through several beginning jewelry projects. Students will learn basic fabrication techniques through simple hollow construction; movement is approached through aspects of linkage and chain making; forming and fabrication will be covered as well. Formerly CR 141
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Foundation majors. Student must NOT have completed the second semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits). Restricted to Undergraduate students only.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFT 161 - Freshman Furniture and Wood
The introduction of wood as a material, basic joinery theory, and the ability to manipulate safely with both hand and power tools. Lecture on and demonstration of the properties of wood, the proper use of the band saw and shaping tools, including rasps, chisels, small hand planes, and gouges. Formerly CR 161
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Foundation majors. Student must NOT have completed the second semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits). Restricted to Undergraduate students only.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFT 201 - Projects I
Students make art dealing with crafts issues and concepts. Individual project consultations are supplemented by lectures, visiting artists, and group critiques. As this course is content based, students will use any/all crafts studios during in-class work time and open studio hours. (Students have access to crafts studios where they have completed or are currently taking a media-specific course.) Non-crafts majors may also work in their accustomed media. Formerly CR 200A
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: FNDP 131 Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. Enrollment in a Crafts media-specific course required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFT 202 - Projects I
Students make art dealing with crafts issues and concepts. Individual project consultations are supplemented by lectures, visiting artists, and group critiques. As this course is content based, students will use any/all crafts studios during in-class work time and open studio hours. (Students have access to crafts studios where they have completed or are currently taking a media-specific course.) Non-crafts majors may also work in their accustomed media. Formerly CR 200B
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: FNDP 131 Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. Enrollment in a Crafts media-specific course required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFT 299 - Selected Topics in Crafts
Formerly CR 299
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFT 301 - Projects II
Art-making dealing with crafts issues and concepts. A continuation of Projects I, work done in this class becomes increasingly student determined as the dialogue becomes more subjective. As this course is content-based, students will use any/all crafts studios during in-class work time and open studio hours. (Students have access to crafts studios where they have completed or are currently taking a media-specific course.) Non-crafts majors taking this course may also work in their accustomed media. Formerly CR 300A
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CRFT 202 Open to Crafts majors only. Enrollment in a Crafts media-specific course required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFT 302 - Projects II
Art-making dealing with crafts issues and concepts. A continuation of Projects I, work done in this class becomes increasingly student determined as the dialogue becomes more subjective. As this course is content-based, students will use any/all crafts studios during in-class work time and open studio hours. (Students have access to crafts studios where they have completed or are currently taking a media-specific course.) Non-crafts majors taking this course may also work in their accustomed media. Formerly CR 300B
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CRFT 202 Open to Crafts majors only. Enrollment in a Crafts media-specific course required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFT 381 - 3D Computer Modeling
An introduction to the use of 3D modeling software for visualization, design, production, and presentation of Craft objects. Through tutorial exercises and individual projects students will become fluent in the use of this important tool. One piece of software (such as formZ, Rhino, etc.) that is both CAD accurate and affordable by individual artists will be covered. As students gain proficiency they will apply the techniques to problems addressed in their major studio classes. Students taking the course for a second time will explore the capabilities of the software in more depth and will focus on intelligent sequencing of operations and using the tools in context. Formerly CR 203
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken four times for credit. Computer literacy required.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
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CRFT 401 - Projects III
Student will select a topic and produce a body of work for the crafts senior thesis exhibition. Part of this course is Senior Seminar, a forum for the discussion of ideas and issues through student participation, guest lecturers, and professional offerings. The modern craft aesthetic will be examined in terms of late 19th and 20th century ideas and issues. Emphasis on the interdependency of all the arts with an eye to the unique contribution of crafts ideology and practice. Topical discussions will encourage students to find contemporary relevancy and validity in an analysis of historical precedents. Other topics include: making an artist’s presentation, resume preparation, writing an artist’s statement, recordkeeping and taxes, grant writing, and career opportunities. Particular attention to the style and survival techniques of contemporaries working in craft media. Formerly CR 400A
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CRFT 302 Open to Crafts majors only. Enrollment in a Crafts media-specific course required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRFT 402 - Projects III
Student will select a topic and produce a body of work for the crafts senior thesis exhibition. Part of this course is Senior Seminar, a forum for the discussion of ideas and issues through student participation, guest lecturers, and professional offerings. The modern craft aesthetic will be examined in terms of late 19th and 20th century ideas and issues. Emphasis on the interdependency of all the arts with an eye to the unique contribution of crafts ideology and practice. Topical discussions will encourage students to find contemporary relevancy and validity in an analysis of historical precedents. Other topics include: making an artist’s presentation, resume preparation, writing an artist’s statement, recordkeeping and taxes, grant writing, and career opportunities. Particular attention to the style and survival techniques of contemporaries working in craft media. Formerly CR 400B
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CRFT 302 Open to Crafts majors only. Enrollment in a Crafts media-specific course required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRGL 211 - Introduction to Glass Blowing
Through demonstrations, assignments, and tutoring by the instructor, students are guided towards mastery in off-hand blowing. Blowing of well-balanced functional and non-functional forms is emphasized. Topics covered include the use of color in glass, two- and threedimensional surface treatment, the relationship between volume and skin of forms, blowing into molds, and working in a variety of scales. The aesthetics of contemporary and historical glass are investigated as they relate to the students’ work. Formerly CR 231A
Prerequisites & Notes
Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRGL 212 - Introduction to Glass Blowing
Through demonstrations, assignments, and tutoring by the instructor, students are guided towards mastery in off-hand blowing. Blowing of well-balanced functional and non-functional forms is emphasized. Topics covered include the use of color in glass, two- and threedimensional surface treatment, the relationship between volume and skin of forms, blowing into molds, and working in a variety of scales. The aesthetics of contemporary and historical glass are investigated as they relate to the students’ work. Formerly CR 231B
Prerequisites & Notes
Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRGL 221 - Stained Glass
Students work with transparent and opaque glass sheet to produce both two- and threedimensional artwork. Techniques include glass cutting and grinding, use of caming and copper foil, soldering, enameling, sandblasting and carving, and kiln-firing. Typical projects include stained glass windows or panels, containers, and shallow bowls. Formerly CR 232
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRGL 311 - Advanced Glass
Glass is considered as an expressive medium, and development toward a personal style is encouraged. Students work with hot glass in advanced offhand work, blowing into molds, casting, and enameling, as well as advanced stained glass work, and incorporation of blown and cast pieces into two- and three-dimensional structures. Formerly CR 331
Prerequisites & Notes
Instructor permission required Prerequisites: 6 credits from courses: CRGL 211, CRGL 212, CRGL 221 May be taken four times for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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CRMT 211 - Introduction to Jewelry
An exploration of notions of jewelry and body adornment as a means of personal expression. Projects range from precious jewelry making to adornment that extends into performance. Basic goldsmithing skills are taught as essential, while three-dimensional sketching and experimentation in mixed media are encouraged. Successful integration of design, material, and process is the goal. Projects provide students with broad exposure to the many possibilities inherent in jewelry and ornament as related to the human form. Formerly CR 241A
Prerequisites & Notes
Priority enrollment to Crafts majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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