ITD 2040 Decorative Arts

3 Hours

Prerequisites: ITD 1100

Students will attain considerable knowledge and meaning in all aspects of the decorative arts, material culture and its relevance to contemporary practice. They will understand the defining categorical boundaries between the decorative and applied arts while being exposed to concepts of physical, psychological, and spiritual connectivity to objects. Investigations into the use of media and marketing will be discussed as well as the consideration of specific materials and techniques. (Elective)