Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to use appropriate methods to create unique jewelry. This course introduces the basic principles and elements of art as applied to textile surfaces. Emphasis is placed on direct, top-dyed processes that utilize both synthetic and natural dyes, and techniques such as batiking, stenciling, and stamping. 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.