ART1030A-W17
Art, Craft, & Problem Solving
A Box of Know-How: Art, Craft, and Problem Solving
Creative problem solving. Abstract thinking. Risk taking. Strategic thinking. Adaptability. Are these buzzwords? Perhaps, but they are also skills sought by employers in the 21st century. In this course we will engage sculptural materials and methodologies intended to awaken creative relationship with your hands. Visual assignments using hand and power tools, basic fabrication methods, and mold making skills will develop a wide range of know-how to engage physical and mental problem solving abilities. The kinetic and cerebral skills acquired in this course can be applied to any area of intellectual interest.
Creative problem solving. Abstract thinking. Risk taking. Strategic thinking. Adaptability. Are these buzzwords? Perhaps, but they are also skills sought by employers in the 21st century. In this course we will engage sculptural materials and methodologies intended to awaken creative relationship with your hands. Visual assignments using hand and power tools, basic fabrication methods, and mold making skills will develop a wide range of know-how to engage physical and mental problem solving abilities. The kinetic and cerebral skills acquired in this course can be applied to any area of intellectual interest.
- Term:
- Winter 2017
- Location:
- Johnson Memorial Building 207(JHN 207)
- Schedule:
- 9:00am-11:30am on Tuesday, Thursday at JHN 207 (Jan 9, 2017 to Feb 3, 2017)
1:00pm-4:00pm on Monday at JHN 207 (Jan 9, 2017 to Feb 3, 2017) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- William Ransom
- Subject:
- Studio Art
- Department:
- Program in Studio Art
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- ART WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11388
- Subject Code:
- ART
- Course Number:
- 1030
- Section Identifier:
- A