Overview
World Crafts Sampler imparts an abbreviated experience in the craft domain which emphasizes traditional crafts, as well as current trends derived from world cultures. This course covers the principles of design, while familiarizing the student with the elements of art through the exploration and production of crafts. Traditional and contemporary crafts include fiber, textile, paper/paper engineering, printmaking and basic sculpture. World Crafts Sampler explores functional, as well as decorative and wearable art. The studio experience develops time management, safety procedures for handling tools/materials, terminology and techniques. By the end of the semester, students will understand the historical and cultural influences of crafts, and be able to create art that demonstrates proficiency with a variety of materials and media.
Topics
The Elements and Principles of Design Fibers and textiles
Craft Terminology Bookmaking
Critique Printmaking
Sewing Decorative design
Needle felting Paper Arts
Macrame Basketry
Weaving and more!
Grading Policy
65% (Projects) The artwork created is worth 65% of the marking period grade.
Rubrics will be used to assess knowledge and skills, aesthetic understanding, use of tools, and
completion of projects within a given time frame.
25% (Studio Habits) Class work is worth 25% of the marking period grade.
Students may earn up to 25 points per week based upon their progress in class,
preparedness, work ethic, care and clean up of the workspace and materials.
10% (Tests, Quizzes, Homework) There is no midterm or final exam in this class. The exam
time will be used if you are not finished with all of the projects.
Academic Integrity
Westfield Academic Integrity Standards
Copying another artist’s work can be a wonderful way to learn, be inspired, get ideas, honor an influence you love, and create something new. All art is a mashup of ideas, and we can all influence and inspire each other, so long as we are creating and sharing from a place of honesty and transparency.
So learn away, but don’t forget to credit your influences!
Classroom Rules & Expectations
Be on time, prepared and ready to work. Use class time well – begin promptly and work until you are told to clean up.
Maintain a positive attitude and be willing to try new things!
Meet deadlines. Make appointments for extra time if necessary or take work home.
Take care of the art materials, tools, and the studio workspace. Clean up after yourself.
Cell phones should remain out of sight during class.
Do not bring Food or Beverages into the workspace.
Zero Tolerance for doing work for other classes.