Craft & Material Studies
Craft & Material Studies Curriculum
Ceramics
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 | |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||
| DCE 100 | Ceramic Survey | 3 | |
| DEN 108 | The Art of Argumentation | 3 | |
| DAH 200 | Art & Culture: Ages of Discovery | 3 | |
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 | |
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 | |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||
| DFN 119 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 |
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters
Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCR 103 | Visual Communication for Crafts | 3 | |
| Choose | DCE 105 | Wheelthrowing | 3 |
| One | DCE 135 | Handbuilding | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | 3 |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 | |
Fourth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCR 240 | Research, Design, Critique | 3 | |
| DCE 112 | Slipcasting | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DAS 213 | Business Practices | 3 | |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 |
*Any 100-level course in Fiber Design (DFD), Interdisciplinary (DCR), Jewelry & Metalsmithing (DME) and Wood (DWD)
Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCE 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCE 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| Choose | DCR 252 | 3D Digital Craft | 3 |
| One | DCR 352 | Digital Fabrication | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 | |
Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCE 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 400 | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC 400 | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCE 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DET BY PATH* | DEN 107 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | ||
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 | |
DEN 107 is placed as a liberal arts elective. English path is determined by ACT/SAT writing scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
| Catalog Year 18/19 | Total Credits | 126-127 | ||||||
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Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=60; Liberal Arts=42; General Elective=6 |
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Fiber & Textiles
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 | |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||
| DFD 111 | Introduction to Fiber Surfaces | 3 | |
| DEN 108 | The Art of Argumentation | 3 | |
| DAH 200 | Art & Culture: Ages of Discovery | 3 |
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 | |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||
| DFN 119 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | |
| DFD 112 | Introduction to Fiber Structures | 3 | |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 | |
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters
Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 | |
| DCR 103 | Visual Communication for Crafts | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | 3 |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 | |
Fourth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCR 240 | Research, Design, Critique | 3 | |
| Choose | DFD 110 | Beginning Weaving | 3 |
| One | DFD 140 | Hue Dye Fiber | |
| DFD 220 | Screen Printing on Fabric | ||
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DAS 213 | Business Practices | 3 | |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 | |
*Any 100-level course in Ceramics (DCE), Interdisciplinary (DCR), Glass (DGL), Jewelry and Metalsmithing (DME)
Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFD 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFD 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| Choose | DCR 252 | 3D Digital Craft | 3 |
| One | DCR 352 | Digital Fabrication | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 | |
Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFD 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 400 | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC 400 | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFD 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DET BY PATH* | DEN 107 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | ||
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 | |
DEN 107 is placed as a liberal arts elective. English path is determined by ACT/SAT writing scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
| Catalog Year 18/19 | Total Credits | 126-127 | ||||||
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Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=60; Liberal Arts=42; General Elective=6 |
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Furniture
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 | |||||||
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 | ||||||
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||||||||
| DWD 185 | Beginning Wood Furniture | 3 | |||||||
| DEN 108 | The Art of Argumentation | 3 | |||||||
| DAH 200 | Art & Culture: Ages of Discovery | 3 | |||||||
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 | |
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 | |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||
| DFN 119 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 |
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters
Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCR 103 | Visual Communication for Crafts | 3 | |
| DAF 265 | Beg Radical Method of Furn Design | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | 3 |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 |
Fourth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCR 240 | Research, Design, Critique | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DAF 209 | Sophomore Furniture Seminar | 3 | |
| DAS 213 | Business Practices | 3 | |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 | |
Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAF 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAF 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| Choose | DCR 252 | 3D Digital Craft | 3 |
| One | DCR 352 | Digital Fabrication | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAF 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 400 | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC 400 | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAF 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DET BY PATH* | DEN 107 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | ||
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
DEN 107 is placed as a liberal arts elective. English path is determined by ACT/SAT writing scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
| Catalog Year 18/19 | Total Credits | 126-127 | ||||||
|
Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=60; Liberal Arts=42; General Elective=6 |
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Glass
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 | |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||
| DGL 142 | Beginning Glassblowing | 3 | |
| DEN 108 | The Art of Argumentation | 3 | |
| DAH 200 | Art & Culture: Ages of Discovery | 3 |
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 | |
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 | |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||
| DFN 119 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 | |
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters
Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCR 103 | Visual Communication for Crafts | 3 | |
| DGL 242 | Intermediate Glassblowing | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | 3 |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 |
Fourth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCR 240 | Research, Design, Critique | 3 | |
| DGL 140 | Cast Glass | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DAS 213 | Business Practices | 3 | |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 | |
*Any 100-level course in Ceramics (DCE), Fiber Design (DFD), Interdisciplinary (DCR), Jewelry and Metalsmithing (DME)
Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGL 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGL 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| Choose | DCR 252 | 3D Digital Craft | 3 |
| One | DCR 352 | Digital Fabrication | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 | |
Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGL 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 400 | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC 400 | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGL 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DET BY PATH* | DEN 107 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | ||
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 | |
DEN 107 is placed as a liberal arts elective. English path is determined by ACT/SAT writing scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
| Catalog Year 18/19 | Total Credits | 126-127 | ||||||
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Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=60; Liberal Arts=42; General Elective=6 |
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Metalsmithing & Jewelry
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 | |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||
| DME 140 | Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design | 3 | |
| DEN 108 | The Art of Argumentation | 3 | |
| DAH 200 | Art & Culture: Ages of Discovery | 3 |
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFN 112 | Drawing II: Visualization | 3 | |
| DFN 116 | 3D Techniques | 3 | |
| Choose One** | DFN 117 | 2D Design | 3 |
| DFN 118 | 3D Design | ||
| DFN 119 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | |
| DFS 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study | 3 | |
**Students should alternate DFN 117 and DFN 118 between the Fall/Winter semesters
Sophomore Year
Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCR 103 | Visual Communication for Crafts | 3 | |
| DME 245 | Casting | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DEN 239 | Survey of World Literature | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Africa/America | 3 |
| One | DAH 201 | Visual Narration: Asia | |
| DAH 351 | History of Crafts | 3 | |
Fourth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCR 240 | Research, Design, Critique | 3 | |
| DME 241 | Intermediate Metal and Jewelry Design | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DAS 213 | Business Practices | 3 | |
| DVC 200 | Concepts & Methods of Visual Culture | 3 |
*Any 100-level course in Ceramics (DCE), Fiber Design, (DFD), Interdisciplinary (DCR), Glass (DGL)
Junior Year
Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DME 350 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 340 | Portfolio and Web Development | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DNS 300 | Natural Science | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DME 351 | Junior Major Studio | 3 | |
| Choose | DCR 252 | 3D Digital Craft | 3 |
| One | DCR 352 | Digital Fabrication | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 |
Senior Year
Seventh Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DME 450 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| DCR 452 | Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| Choose | DAH 400 | Art History | 3 |
| One | DVC 400 | Visual Culture Elective | |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DME 451 | Senior Major Studio | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| D- - - - - | Crafts Elective | 3 | |
| DET BY PATH* | DEN 107 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| DLE --- | Liberal Arts Elective | ||
| D- - - - - | Elective | 3 | |
DEN 107 is placed as a liberal arts elective. English path is determined by ACT/SAT writing scores or the English Placement Exercise (EPE).
| Catalog Year 18/19 | Total Credits | 126-127 | ||||||
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Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=60; Liberal Arts=42; General Elective=6 |
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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.