University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Art
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ART 373/01
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Design Methods and Crafts
3.
Credits: (3:1:6)
Sources of
and approaches to crafts design with materials such as wood, fiber, metal, and
paper. Exploration of sources of design
in natural and man-made worlds.
Recommended for Art Education majors.
4.
Course
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Pr. 100 or 101, 140, or permission of instructor
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For Whom Planned: Art and Art Education
Students
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Instructor Information:
Elizabeth Leal, Ph.D. Assistant Professor in Art
Education, UNCG Department of Art
P. O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 24702-6170
Office: Maud
F. Gatewood Studio Arts Building # 210
Office hours: Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 a.m. and Thursdays
6:00-7:00 p.m. or by appointment
Fax: 336-334-5270
Phone: 336-334-5761 (faculty office)
E-mail: egleal@uncg.edu
(Preferred mode of communication)
Meeting
dates/times
Tuesdays and
Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
Meeting
location: Maud F. Gatewood Studio Arts
Building # 225
8. Course Goals and/or Objectives/Student
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, the student will:
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Identify sources of and approaches to crafts design involving a variety
of materials to include wood, fibers, metal, paper, and other.
·
Develop multicultural understanding and appreciation towards various
cultural traditions of crafts including folk artists.
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Experience the power of art through intense art/craft making and
viewing.
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Demonstrate awareness of community; connectedness between art, life,
social, cultural, and natural environments.
9.
Teaching Strategies: Individual and group art
making activities, lecture, demonstrations, reading, critical reflection,
discussion, student’s presentations, and viewing art.
10.
Evaluation Methods and
Guidelines for Assignments:
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Assignments |
Resource/Reference/Due Date |
% of Final Grade |
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6% |
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8% |
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10% |
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50% |
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10% |
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16% |
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100% |
11.
Required Text
Braun-Reinitz, J. & Shicoff, R. (2001). The
Mural Book: A Practical Guide for Educators.
Aspen, CO: Crystal Productions.
ISBN 1-56290-241-5
Seymour, D. & Britton, J. (1989). Introduction to Tessellations. Parsippany, NJ: Dale
Seymour Publications. ISBN
0-86651-461-9
Wolfe, G. (1995). 3-D Wizardry: Design in Papier-Mâché, Plaster and Foam. Worcester,
MA: Davis Publications. ISBN
0-87192-294-0
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TOPICAL OUTLINE:
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Date |
Activity and Lecture/Discussion |
Readings, assignments, & art supplies you need to bring |
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August 15 |
Introduction, syllabus,
digital photos, beginning of course survey, hazardous materials, consent form |
Donate two old magazines |
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August 17-22, 24, 29 |
Reading/Discussion Special group art project:
mural/installation Introduction of research
paper/art piece/ presentation.
Guidelines provided Guidelines for
sketchbook/journal |
Mural Book: Practical Guide for Educators Any book on murals and/or installation pieces with emphasis on design elements |
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August 31 September 5, 7 |
TEXTILE/Stitchery/Appliqué Lecture/Power Point: Arpilleras, Cuadros, Hmong Textile Guidelines for Art Museum
papers |
Bring a variety of scrap fabrics, sewing threads, sewing needles, pair of scissors |
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September 12, 14, 19 |
TEXTILE/Stitchery/Reverse
Appliqué Lecture/Power Point: Cuna
Molas Demonstration |
Bring colorful scrap
fabrics, sewing threads (appropriate colors), sewing needles, pair of
scissors |
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September 21-22 |
No class/Teacher Forum Independent practice |
Work on
sketchbook/journal, pieces in progress, or museum paper |
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September 26, 28, October
3, 5 |
TEXTILE/Weaving Lecture/Power Point:
Navajo/Oaxaca Folk Art Cardboard or frame looms, yarns,
and threads provided Demonstration
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Museum response paper # 1
due |
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6-10 |
Fall Break |
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October 12, 17, 19, 24 |
WOOD PowerPoint Folk Art |
Bring wood, wood scraps,
or fallen sturdy tree branches, carpenters glue, wood carving tools, sanding
paper, acrylic paints or mix media scraps (fabrics, wire, etc.) |
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October 26-30 |
No Class: NCAEA Independent practice |
Work on
sketchbooks/journals, pieces in progress, or museum response paper # 2 |
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October 31 November 2 |
METAL Lecture/PowerPoint Mexican
Retablos/Ex-Votos |
Museum response paper # 2
due Metal sheets provided Bring acrylic paints and
small brushes. |
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November 7, 9, 14, 16 |
PAPER Papier Mâchè/plaster Book making (design:
tessellations, autobiography, artists’ books) |
Unique Handmade Books, Introduction to Tessellations Any books on paper/book
making Research paper draft due
November 14th. Sketchbook/Journals due
November 16th. Bring wire mesh or chicken
wire, paper/bookmaking supplies |
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November 21-26 |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
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November 28 |
Multiculturalism/Crafts |
Student’s research paper,
Power Point presentation, and art example |
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November 30 |
Last day of classes Mandatory attendance Art critique Summary, end course survey, Students’ evaluation of
faculty Clean classroom |
Bring artwork produced
during the semester for final critique/photographs |
This
course requires strict attendance. Three
justified absences (medically excused or severe family emergencies) will be
accepted without affecting your final grades.
Absence (s) beyond three will
affect your final grade by one letter for each missed class. Seven
(7) absences are equivalent to an automatic F grade. Three tardies and or early leaves are equivalent
to one absence (no exceptions). Absences
due to religious reasons require makeup activities.
Ample time will be allotted for each activity and assignment, therefore, late papers and assignments will not be admitted except under exceptional circumstances. In such cases, conference with faculty will be required.
14. Academic Integrity
Plagiarism
(claiming work of others as ones own) is considered a grave offense that may
lead to suspension from the University. Additionally, attempts to present in
this class work already credited in other courses will be considered lack of
ethics and lack of academic integrity.
Such work will not receive a grade in this course. Under the Academic Honor Code, each student
is required to sign the Academic Integrity Policy on all major work submitted
for the course. Refer to the UNCG
Student Academic Integrity Policy for information on these and other necessary
compliance at http://studentconduct.uncg.edu/policy/academicintegrity.
Compliance
with UNCG hazardous materials and trash management policy is required in this
course. Form provided.
16. American with Disabilities Act
If
you have a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act
and requires special accommodations, you should contact the office of
Disability Services 208 Elliott University Center (336) 334-5440 (http://ods.dept.uncg.edu)
Students
are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive
to learning. In order to assure that all
students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless
otherwise approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in
any form of distraction. Inappropriate
behavior in the classroom shall result, minimally, in a request to leave
class. The instructor may withdraw a
student from a course for behavior that is deemed by the instructor to be
disruptive to the class. The grade
assigned will be “W” if the behavior occurs before the deadline for dropping a
course without academic penalty, and the instructor has the option of giving a
“W” or a “WF” if the behavior occurs after the deadline. For details, refer to studentconduct.uncg.edu/policy.
No food! No cellular phone!
18.
Art supplies you need to
purchase (see annex)
20. Recommended Text(s) and/or Readings:
Henriques, A. R. (1997). The Book of Mechtilde. New York, NY:
Alfred A. Knopf.
ISBN 0-375-40023-0
Kieffer, Susan M. (2004).
(Ed.) Fiberarts Design Book 7. New
York, NY: Lark Books.
ISBN 1- 57990-521-8
Madison, Cheri C. (2001).
(Ed.) Southwestern Indian Weaving.
Las Vegas, NV: KC
Publications. ISBN 0-88714-212-5
Monaghan, K. & Joyner,
H. (2000). You Can Weave!: Projects for
Young Weavers. Worcester,
MA: Davis Production. ISBN 0-877192-493-5
(Recommended for Art Education Majors)
Patterson, T. (2001). Contemporary Folk Art: Treasures from the
Smithsonian American Art
Museum.
New York, NY: Watson-Guptill Publications. ISBN 0-8230-0938-6
Reimer-Epp. H. & Reimer,
M. (2002). The Encyclopedia of
Papermaking & Bookbinding: The
Definitive Guide to Making,
Embellishing, and Repairing Paper, Books, and Scrapbooks.
Philadelphia, PA: Running Press. ISBN 0-7624-1214-3
Shaffer, Frederick W.
(1982). Mola Designs: 45 Authentic Indian
Designs from Panama.
Mineola NY: Dover Design Library. ISBN
0-486-24289-7
Singer, M. & Spyrou, M.
(1989). Textile Arts: Multicultural
Traditions. Worcester, MA: Davis
Publications. ISBN0-87192-522-2
Stephens, P. (2001). Tessellations: The History and Making of
Symmetrical Designs. Aspen CO:
Crystal Productions. ISBN 1-56290-243-1
MATERIALS
NEEDED
While generic supplies will be provided by
the Art Department, you are expected to bring to class certain items on due
dates as specified in syllabus or by faculty.
-Sketchbook/journal, one pair of scissors,
variety of scrap fabric, threads, scrap wood, sturdy fallen tree branches, wood
carving tools, sanding paper, chicken wire or wire mesh (for paper/plaster
project), medium size acrylic paint set and brushes, carpenter glue, glue
stick, a roll of masking tape.
Bookmaking supplies (various types of paper, exacto knife with blades,
bone folder, bookbinding or embroidery needle, awl. Depending on your project, you might also
need scrap media such as wire, nails, etc.
Many of these materials can be found at Michael's-Arts and Crafts or any art supply store. Barnes & Nobles has inexpensive
journals. Hancock Fabrics, Wal-Mart,
Lowes, Home Depot are other places where you can find some items.
-Towards the beginning of the semester,
donate two magazines with colorful and varied imagery to be used for ideas and
compositions.
-Binder to hold syllabus, class notes, and
handouts.
ANNEX/GRADING
Reading/discussion
(6%)
-Read and participate, in an informed manner,
in class discussions. Readings are due
on assigned dates by themes. Little or
zero participation will be equivalent to few or zero points. Class participation involves: a) oral
contributions in class; b) general attitude and behavior towards others and the
Professor; c) demonstrated seriousness and dedication to assignments; d) care
for the Art Education program's limited material resources; e) and cleaning up after class activities.
Two exhibition
response papers (8 %)
-These papers are based on a
visit to art exhibitions at the Weatherspoon Art Museum or art gallery (preferably
crafts oriented). Write individual
sensitive, descriptive response papers regarding your perceptions of the works
in the exhibit. One-two page(s) typed double space (guidelines provided).
Art-making
& artworks (50%)
-This item involves the work produced
throughout the semester. Grade will be
based on completion, care, dedication, and interest put into each piece.
Research
Paper, Power Point Presentation, and Artwork (16%). Throughout the semester, you will engage in
researching a culture/craft tradition of choice, write a thoughtful/grounded
paper, create an artwork inspired by the selected culture/craft, and share your
findings to the class using Power Point.
Guidelines provided.
Sketchbook/Journal
(10%)
Frequent journal entries reflecting on your
creative processes, experiences, and perceptions relating your work, the
culture and crafts traditions explored, connection made between traditional
artmaking practices and your own practice.
Special Group
Mural/Installation Project (10 %)
-This is an opportunity for students to
interact with others in the creation of a mural.
Extra points
(5 points). Attend an additional art
opening at a gallery or Art Museum displaying crafts and write a thoughtful
response paper following the guidelines above.
Submit paper on the last day of classes.