Craft + Design Courses

Design + Process

Course No. CRDS 201  Credits: 3.0

Thoughtful design and technical processes are integral to contemporary studio practices. Emphasis is placed on visual and conceptual aspects of materials, and material processes. Design integrates material and process to allow exploration of inherent physical properties that bring content and depth to the function and meaning of material. Students continue the process of research and ideation using common themes, and explore through material experimentation. Each artist’s personal vision begins to emerge. A range of fundamental techniques are explored and practiced, stressing the practice of the maker. Ideation, modeling, and documentation are practiced as an important part of the creative process. 3 credits.