3D Design: Materials and Methods

ART 143 is a studio course that combines hands-on processes with digital methods to explore the fundamentals of three-dimensional design and creative thinking for students in all disciplines. The course introduces the elements and principles of 3D design used across fields of art, design, and business to address three-dimensional problems. It covers a range of materials including wire, paper, board, and mixed media, and integrates hands-on fabrication techniques alongside digital methods. Students can engage with digital tools such as 3D modeling software and utilize fabrication equipment like 3D printers and CNC machines to materialize their designs. The course emphasizes critical thinking and the creative process from ideation and research to model-making, revisions, and the final design or prototype, providing a comprehensive approach to both traditional and digital three-dimensional design and fabrication.

Fall, Spring