ART 3391 - Fiber Structures

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501; and ART 1531 or IND 2100 with “C-” or better in
each; or permission of department.

Description: Students in this course investigate traditional fiber techniques, such as crocheting, netting, weaving, lashing, felting, and papermaking, with an emphasis on their role in the contemporary art and design practice. Lectures demonstrate these traditional techniques using a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials and strategies while highlighting contemporary artists and theory. This is an Integrated Media course.