Craft & Material Studies Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours
| SLP 007 | CCS First Year Experience | 1 |
| DFN 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 |
| Choose | DCE 105 | Wheelthrowing | |
| One | DCE 135 | Handbuilding | 3 |
| DET* | DEN 107 | Composition I | |
| BY PATH | DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3 |
|
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 |
| Choose** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | |
| One | DFN 118 | 3D Design | 3 |
| DFN 119 | Digital Techniques | 3 |
| Choose | DCE 112 | Slipcasting | |
| One | DCE 116 | Surface Matters | 3 |
| DEN 108 | Composition II | 3 |
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*DEN 107 is placed as a Gen Ed elective. English path is determined by High School English scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters
Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DCR 103 | Digital Design & Modeling | 3 |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | 3 |
| Choose | DCE 105 | Wheelthrowing | |
| One | DCE 135 | Handbuilding | 3 |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | 3 |
|
Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DCR 240 | Material Research Methods | 3 |
| Choose | DCE 112 | Slipcasting | |
| One | DCE 116 | Surface Matters | 3 |
| Choose | DCR 252 | Introduction to Digital Fabrication | |
| One | DCR 352 | Vetors & Pliable Planes | 3 |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 |
|
Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DCE 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 |
| DCE --- | Ceramics Elective | 3 |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 |
|
Sixth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DCE 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCE --- | Ceramics Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DAS 303 | Professional Practice for Artists | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
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Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DCE 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| DCE --- | Ceramics Elective | 3 |
| DCE --- | Ceramics Elective | 3 |
| Choose | DAH** --- | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC** --- | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
|
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DCE 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCE --- | Ceramics Elective | 3 |
| DCE --- | Ceramics Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
|
**DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
| Catalog Year 20/21 |
Total Credits |
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126-127 |
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Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=57; Gen Ed=42; Elective=9
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Freshman Year
First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours
| SLP 007 | CCS First Year Experience | 1 |
| DFN 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 |
| DFD 111 | Introduction to Fiber Surfaces | 3 |
| DET BY | DEN 107 | Composition I | 3 |
| PATH* | DLE --- | General Education Elective | |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3 |
|
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 |
| Choose | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| One** | DFN 118 | 3D Design | |
| DFN 119 | Digital Techniques | 3 |
| DFD 112 | Introduction to Fiber Structures | 3 |
| DEN 108 | Composition II | 3 |
|
*DEN 107 is placed as a Gen Ed elective. English path is determined by High School English scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Choose | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| One** | DFN 118 | 3D Design | |
| DCR 103 | Digital Design & Modeling | 3 |
| DFD --- | Fiber Elective | 3 |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | 3 |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | |
|
Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DCR 240 | Material Research Methods | 3 |
| Choose | DFD 110 | Beginning Weaving | 3 |
| One | DFD 140 | Hue Dye Fiber | |
| DFD 220 | Screen Printing on Fabric | |
| Choose | DCR 252 | Introduction to Digital Fabrication | 3 |
| One | DCR 352 | Vectors & Pliable Planes | |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 |
|
Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DFD 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 |
| DFD --- | Fiber Elective | 3 |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 |
|
Sixth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DFD 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DFD --- | Fiber Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DAS 303 | Professional Practice for Artists | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
|
Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DFD 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| DFD --- | Fiber Elective | 3 |
| DFD --- | Fiber Elective | 3 |
| Choose | DAH** --- | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC** --- | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
|
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DFD 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DFD --- | Fiber Elective | 3 |
| DFD --- | Fiber Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
|
**DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher.
| Catalog Year 20/21 |
Total Credits |
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126-127 |
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Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=57; Gen Ed=42; Elective=9
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Freshman Year
First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours
| SLP 007 | CCS First Year Experience | 1 |
| DFN 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 |
| DAF 265 | Beg Radical Method of Furn Design | 3 |
| DET BY | DEN 107 | Composition I | 3 |
| PATH* | DLE --- | General Education Elective | |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3 |
|
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Choose | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| One** | DFN 118 | 3D Design | |
| DFN 119 | Digital Techniques | 3 |
| DWD 185 | Beginning Wood Furniture | 3 |
| DEN 108 | Composition II | 3 |
|
*DEN 107 is placed as a Gen Ed elective. English path is determined by High School English scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters.
Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Choose | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| One** | DFN 118 | 3D Design | |
| DCR 103 | Digital Design & Modeling | 3 |
| DAF --- | Furniture Elective | 3 |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | 3 |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | |
|
Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DCR 240 | Material Research Methods | 3 |
| Choose | DCR 252 | Introduction to Digital Fabrication | 3 |
| One | DCR 352 | Vectors & Pliable Planes | |
| DAF --- | Furniture Elective | 3 |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 |
|
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DAF 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 |
| DAF --- | Furniture Elective | 3 |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 |
|
Sixth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DAF 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DAF --- | Furniture Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DAS 303 | Professional Practice for Artists | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
|
Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DAF 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| DAF --- | Furniture Elective | 3 |
| DAF --- | Furniture Elective | 3 |
| Choose | DAH** --- | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC** --- | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
|
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DAF 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DAF --- | Furniture Elective | 3 |
| DAF --- | Furniture Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
|
**DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
| Catalog Year 20/21 |
Total Credits |
|
|
126-127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=57; Gen Ed=42; Elective=9
|
|
Freshman Year
First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| SLP 007 | CCS First Year Experience | 1 |
| DFN 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 |
| DGL 142 | Beginning Glassblowing | 3 |
| DET BY | DEN 107 | Composition I | 3 |
| PATH* | DLE --- | General Education Elective | |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3 |
|
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 |
| Choose | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| One** | DFN 118 | 3D Design | |
| DFN 119 | Digital Techniques | 3 |
| DGL 140 | Cast Glass | 3 |
| DEN 108 | Composition II | 3 |
|
*DEN 107 is placed as a Gen Ed elective. English path is determined by High School English scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Choose | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| One** | DFN 118 | 3D Design | |
| DCR 103 | Digital Design & Modeling | 3 |
| DGL 242 | Intermediate Glassblowing | 3 |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | 3 |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | |
|
Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DCR 240 | Material Research Methods | 3 |
| DGL --- | Glass Elective | 3 |
| Choose | DCR 252 | Intro to Digital Fabrication | 3 |
| One | DCR 352 | Vectors & Pliable Planes | |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 |
|
Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DGL 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 |
| DGL --- | Glass Elective | 3 |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 |
|
Sixth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DGL 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DGL --- | Glass Elective | 3 |
| DAS 303 | Professional Practice for Artists | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
|
Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DGL 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| DGL --- | Glass Elective | 3 |
| DGL --- | Glass Elective | 3 |
| Choose | DAH** --- | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC** --- | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
|
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DGL 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DGL --- | Glass Elective | 3 |
| DGL --- | Glass Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
|
**DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher.
| Catalog Year 20/21 |
Total Credits |
|
|
126-127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=57; Gen Ed=42; Elective=9
|
|
Freshman Year
First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours
| SLP 007 | CCS First Year Experience | 1 |
| DFN 101 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 |
| DME 140 | Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design | 3 |
| DET BY | DEN 107 | Composition I | 3 |
| PATH* | DLE --- | General Education Elective | |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3 |
|
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| One** | DFN 118 | 3D Design | |
| DFN 119 | Digital Techniques | 3 |
| DME 245 | Casting | 3 |
| DEN 108 | Composition II | 3 |
|
*DEN 107 is placed as a Gen Ed elective. English path is determined by High School English scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Choose | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| One** | DFN 118 | 3D Design | |
| DCR 103 | Digital Design & Modeling | 3 |
| DME 241 | Intermediate Metal & Jewelry Design | 3 |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | 3 |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | |
|
Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DCR 240 | Material Research Methods | 3 |
| DME --- | Metal & Jewelry Design Elective | 3 |
| Choose | DCR 252 | Intro to Digital Fabrication | 3 |
| One | DCR 352 | Vectors & Pliable Planes | |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 |
|
Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DME 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 |
| DME --- | Metal & Jewelry Design Elective | 3 |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 |
|
Sixth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DME 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 |
| DME --- | Metal & Jewelry Design Elective | 3 |
| DAS 303 | Professional Practice for Artists | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
|
Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| DME 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| DME --- | Metal & Jewelry Design Elective | 3 |
| DME --- | Metal & Jewelry Design Elective | 3 |
| Choose | DAH** --- | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC** --- | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
|
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| DME 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 |
| DME --- | Metal & Jewelry Design Elective | 3 |
| DME --- | Metal & Jewelry Design Elective | 3 |
| DLE --- | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
|
**DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher.
| Catalog Year 20/21 |
Total Credits |
|
|
126-127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=57; Gen Ed=42; Elective=9
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Crafts Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Upon graduation, students in the BFA Crafts program will be able to:
- Synthesize research from multiple sources and develop ideas that reflect an informed social, historic, and cultural awareness, self-exploration, and independent thinking.
- Develop objects that show a unique and visionary use of materials using traditional skills, experimental practices, and new technology.
- Create objects that reflect technical investigation, proficiency of skill, thorough design methodology, and an understanding of craft's context.
- Articulate concepts and ideas, creative process, and intentions within a personal, social, and historical context visually and verbally in presentations and in writing.
