F,Sp Students introduced to functional and decorative handicrafts through a variety of media. Fundamentals of jewelry-forming processes introduced through metal enameling, casting, construction in wood, metals and other materials. Course includes weekly critiques and discussions. F An introduction to functional and decorative handicrafts through a variety of media. F,Sp Fundamentals of graphic expressions employed in woodcuts, etchings, lithography and other vehicles for graphic reproductions.
Course includes weekly critiques.
Experiences are provided in color, design, lettering and varied art activities which are related to modern trends in art. F An introduction to the fundamentals of transparent and opaque watercolor painting techniques. F The practicum experience taught as a generic methodology course with filed-based experiences as its primary curriculum for one credit hour, beginning the fourth or fifth semester and ending the seventh semester. Activities in the courses will provide opportunities for students to observe, plan, and participate in different roles as a teacher in a school setting prior to doing student teaching. Students in this course will be systematically assigned to experienced teachers to insure proper orientation into the profession of teaching.