Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students. Emphasis will be on a technical and aesthetic point of view. Materials and processes will be individually chosen and the work related to broadening concepts. The student explores ideas, such as creation of trademarks and how products are designed. Layouts are analyzed as to their quality.
Package design is studied.
Other fiber techniques, including handmade paper, will be available for the students to explore as desired. ART 216 Design and processes associated with art of metal are given greater concentration. The developing artist is encouraged to investigate, in depth, one or more of the metal arts as an extension of the basic course. Subject matter may change with repeated offering of the course. May be repeated for credit.