Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of appropriate materials and techniques as they apply to original design on a variety of textile surfaces. This course provides a basic understanding of the design and production of constructed textiles. Emphasis is placed on traditional weaving techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to warp and dress the loom and use appropriate techniques for the creation of unique woven fabrics. This course furthers an exploration of creative design as it relates to manipulated fiber construction.
Emphasis is placed on traditional and experimental methods.
Upon completion, students should be able to create fiber constructions that utilize appropriate techniques for individual expressive designs. This course introduces the origins and historical development of photography. Emphasis is placed on the study of composition and history of photography as an art form. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and produce, using color transparencies, properly exposed, well-composed photographs. This course introduces photographic equipment, theory, and processes.