Art Crafts (ARTC)

25300 Textile Arts: Pattern (3)
An introduction to the concepts and processes of constructed pattern including plaiting, netting and weaving. Off-loom and floor loom explorations will emphasize the relationship of form and structure in textile art. An emphasis is placed on the use of non-traditional or experimental materials. Required for all craft majors. Prerequisites: ARTF 14000 and 14022. Special fee: $45 flat fee—subject to change.

25400 Ceramics I (3)
This course is an introduction to ceramics as an artistic medium with focus on the handbuilding of clay objects using the pinch, coil and slab methods of construction. Prerequisites: ARTF 14000 and 14022. Special fee: $150 flat fee—subject to change.

25500 Enameling I (3)
Testing and exploration of vitreous enamel as creative medium. Prerequisites: ARTF 14000 and 14022. Special fee: $150 flat fee—subject to change.

25600 Introduction to Glass Working (3)
Introduction to studio glass through technique and brief history. Both basic glass blowing and glass casting techniques and problems will be covered. Prerequisites: ARTF 14000 and 14022. Special fee: $189 flat fee—subject to change.

25700 Introduction to Jewelry/Metals (3)
Introduction to basic jewelry and metalsmithing techniques including fabrication, forming and finishing. Emphasis on advancing design skills and critical analysis. Exposure to historical and contemporary works. Prerequisites: ARTF 14000 and 14022. Special fee: $150 flat fee—subject to change.

25701 Introduction to Jewelry/Metals for Non-majors (3)
Introduction to basic jewelry and metalsmithing techniques including fabrication, forming and finishing. Emphasis on advancing design skills and critical analysis. Exposure to historical and contemprorary works. No credit for both ARTC 25700 and 25701. Prerquisite: none.

35095 Crafts: Selected Topics (3)
(Repeatable for credit) Specialized courses in crafts that focus on specific techniques and media. Prerequisite: ARTC 25300 or 25400 or 25500 or 25600 or 25700. Special fee: $135 flat fee—subject to change.

35300 Textile Arts: Dimensional (3)
An introduction to the development of unique sculptural objects in textile media. Students will explore three-dimensional textile processes using the floor loom and the construction method of wrapping and coiling. Prerequisite: ARTF 14022. Special fee: $60 flat fee—subject to change.

35301 Fiber Arts: Screen and Block Printing (3)
Exploration and development of fabric printing and dyeing including monoprinting and screen printing with emphasis on design and developing studio competency in medium as art form. Prerequisites: ARTF 14060 and 24040. Special fee: $75 flat fee—subject to change.

35302 Textile Arts: Feltmaking (3)
An opportunity for the in-depth exploration of technical and aesthetic possibilities of this unique process. Layers and textures in two dimensions and processes for three-dimensional feltmaking are introduced and considered as an expressive vocabulary. Dyeing of wool fleece plays a major role in the course. Prerequisites: ARTF 14022 and 14060. Special fee: $75 flat fee—subject to change.

35303 Textile Arts: Tapestry (3)
An introduction to a variety of traditional pictorial tapestry/weft face techniques to be executed on the frame loom and/or floor loom. Both tapestry and carpet history are presented to reveal traditional processes, patterns and images for inspiration in the creation of individual works. Dyeing will play a major role in the exploration. Prerequisites: ARTF 14022 and 14060. Special fee: $60 flat fee—subject to change.

35304 Textile Arts: Pictorial Weaving (3)
An introduction to floor loom weaving processes that facilitate the development of nonrepetitive patterns and images. Techniques such as warp painting, supplementary weft and pick-up doubleweave will be explored as means of creating pictorial art cloth. Textile history will be presented as an important resource for the development of woven studies and individually conceived projects. Prerequisites: ARTF 14022 and 14060. Special fee: $60 flat fee—subject to change.

35350 Textile Arts: Design and Production (3)
A basic introduction to the mechanics of designing and constructing patterned and dyed cloth on the floor loom. Learning to use the computer for the designing of woven pattern is an expectation of the course. (This is an excellent course for designers of fashion and interiors, as well as anyone interested in the design and craft of weaving.) Prerequisites: ARTF 14022 and 14060. Special fee: $75 flat fee—subject to change.

35400 Ceramics II (3)
Continuation of ARTC 25400 emphasizing design, use of potter’s wheel and chemistry of glazes. Prerequisite: ARTC 25400. Special fee: $150 flat fee—subject to change.

35600 Glass Blowing (3)
Further exploration of glass blowing techniques. Design, form, color and execution will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ARTC 25600. Special fee: $210 flat fee—subject to change.

35601 Sculptural and Kiln-Formed Glass (3)
An overview and exploration of sculptural and kiln-formed glass techniques. Casting, jusing, slumping and cold construction is covered. Design, form, content and technical execution and understanding operations of equipment is emphasized. Prerequisites: ARTC 25600 and ARTF 14055. Special fee: $240 flat fee—subject to change.

35700 Jewelry Concepts and Techniques (3)
An in-depth exploration of jewelry making techniques such as casting, stone setting, mechanisms and fabrication. Conceptual development and design skills are emphasized. To gain a deeper understanding of the subject, historical and contemporary works will be viewed and discussed. Prerequisite: ARTC 25700. Special fee: $150 flat fee—subject to change.

35701 Metalsmithing Concepts and Techniques (3)
Course offers an in-depth exploration of hammerworking techniques such as raising, forging and shell forming. Conceptual development and design skills are emphasized. To gain a deeper understanding of the subject, historical and contemporary works will be viewed and discussed. Prerequisite: ARTC 25700. Special fee: $150 flat fee—subject to change.

35702 Enameling Concepts and Techniques (3)
An in-depth exploration of vitreous enameling techniques on two dimensional surfaces. Porcelain enamel on steel will be introduced. Conceptual development and design skills are emphasized. To gain a deeper understanding of the subject, historical and contemporary works will be viewed and discussed. Prerequisite: ARTC 25700 and 35700. Special fee: $150 flat fee—subject to change.

35703 Textile Techniques in Metal (3)
Course applies textile techniques such as weaving, crocheting, knitting and basketry to create jewelry and objects in metal. Emphasis is on innovative approach to traditional processes. Prerequisite: ARTC 25700. Special fee: $150 flat fee—subject to change.

45092 Field Experience Travel Study Crafts (1-3)
(Repeatable for credit) Travel-based study/field experience in crafts disciplines to and at a site or sites away from Kent State University. S/U grading. Prerequisite: major in crafts (ARTC).

45095 Crafts: Selected Topics (1-6)
(Repeatable for credit) Specialized courses in crafts that focus on specific techniques and media. Prerequisite: junior standing. Special fee: $45/credit hour—subject to change.

45096 Individual Study: Crafts (1-6)
(Repeatable for a total of 12 credit hours) Additional study and/or special topics in ceramics, enameling, glass, jewelry/metals or fiber arts. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: special approval. Special fee: $50/credit hour—subject to change.

45099 Senior Project: Crafts (4)
Independently conceived project in crafts submajor. Includes completion of undergraduate thesis, review presentation documentation (slide form), exhibition and faculty review. Letter grades and IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: senior standing and crafts (ARTC) major. Special fee: $200 flat fee—subject to change.

45301 Textile Arts: Advanced Studio (3)
(Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours) Structured time for individual investigations in textiles. Emphasis on self-designed study. Biweekly presentations of contemporary work in textiles and weekly discussions or critiques with open studio. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: senior standing and crafts (ARTC) major. Special fee: $75 flat fee—subject to change.

45400 Advanced Ceramics (2-6)
(Repeatable for a total of 40 credit hours) Individual problems in ceramics. Prerequisite: ARTC 35400. Special fee: $50/credit hour—subject to change.

45500 Advanced Enameling (2-6)
(Repeatable for a total of 30 credit hours) Advanced study in enameling allows students to work in-depth with media. Prerequisite: special approval. Special fee: $50/credit hour—subject to change.

45600 Advanced Glass Working (2-6)
(Repeatable for a total of 40 credit hours) Individual exploration of sculptural and hot glass techniques. Design, form, content and execution strongly emphasized. Introduction to studio facility design, construction and maintenance. Prerequisites: ARTC 35600 and 35601. Special fee: $75/credit hour—subject to change.

45700 Design and Production (3)
Course prepares students to enter the marketplace by examining production processes for creating multiples, industrial applications and marketing. Traditional rendering techniques are taught as a method for communicating with clientele in the custom design market. Design skills are emphasized. Prerequisites: ARTC 35700 and 35701. Special fee: $120 flat fee—subject to change.

45701 Tableware (3)
Course explores forms made for the table such as flatware, serving sets and containers. Traditional and experimental approaches will be examined. Prerequisites: ARTC 35700 and 35701. Special fee: $120 flat fee—subject to change.

45702 Advanced Enameling (3)
Course offers advanced vitreous enameling techniques on two- and three-dimensional surfaces. Conceptual development and design skills are emphasized. To gain a deeper understanding of the subject, historical and contemporary works will be viewed and discussed. Prerequisite: ARTC 35702. Special fee: $120 flat fee—subject to change.

45703 Large Scale Enameling (3)
Course is an in-depth exploration of enameling on larger two-dimensional surfaces. Techniques include spraying, painting, screening and drawing with porcelain enamel on steel. Provides experience using unique large-scale flat-bed furnace. Prerequisite: ARTC 35702. Special fee: $120 flat fee—subject to change.

45704 Advanced Studio: Jewelry/Metals/Enameling (3)
(Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credit hours) Course offers structured time for individual investigations in jewelry, metalsmithing and enameling. Emphasis on self-directed study with frequent critiques and technical demos as needed. Regular viewing and discussion of historical and contemporary works. Prerequisites: ARTC 35700 and 35701 and senior standing. Special fee: $120 flat fee—subject to change.