Department of Art and Design

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In the Department of Art & Design, we understand the creative life. Our challenging and innovative learning environments support creative activity and encourage students to be independent and critical thinkers, life-long learners, and to make connections with communities in the Twin Ports region. Students explore various media and methods under the mentorship of distinguished faculty.

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Considerations of Impermanence in Sculpture
(1975-06) Avergon, Eugene B
This paper is concerned with several aspects of impermanent sculpture. The points in question are generalized here. Questions are followed by discussions of specific areas of concern. Material is presented which seems to support my premises. Artists have been included for their personal viewpoints of sculptural impermanence. They do not represent a unified body of work in sculpture, nor a particular school.
The Development of Form in Jewlery, Prints, and Painting
(1968-06) Amundson, Arthur G
Establishing a Production Pottery
(1975-08) Gogerty, Gary
My decision to examine and discuss the problems which the potter faces when trying to start a production studio is based upon my belief that this important area is often omitted from the ceramic programs of many colleges and universities. Neglecting this subject often limits the student's professional choice to a career in teaching because he lacks the experience and training necessary to operate a production studio. The craft community is also at fault because very little specific information is available from craft organizations in regards to the life of a practicing potter. As a result of this lack of information, most students believe the decision to establish a production studio to be simple. Few take the time to carefully examine the situation, its demands and the commitment necessary for a successful operation. This is not to imply that the situation is so demanding that it becomes an impossible task. It is, however, one that requires more than superficial consideration. The aim of this paper is to present some of the problems new professionals encounter, and to discuss, based upon observation and research, the guidelines potters should consider before attempting to establish a production studio. The information presented in this paper was obtained by several methods. Published material provided insufficient and limited information. Therefore a questionnaire was devised and sent, with a letter of introduction, to a number of experienced potters in the United States and Canada. As well as providing a means of obtaining information, the questionnaire served as the basic outline for the body of this paper, and as the format for taped interviews with local production potters. (See appendix) Unfortunately, the written response to these questions was weak. Most of the potters simply refused to take the time to answer the questions adequately. On the other hand, the interviews were informative and provided contrasting views as to their interpretation of the production potter's position in the art community and his problems.
From Idea to Image
(1973-11) Norberg, Russell M
This paper is an attempt to trace the evolution of my paintings from their earliest beginnings in the mind and eye through the completed work. The primary purpose is to bring about a greater realization on my part of the creative process as it is involved in my own work. This realization, I would hope, will have a positive effect on my future work as well as giving me a greater insight into the creative problems of my students. To me, painting seems to be an expression of feelings or emotions done through the medium of paint, by an individual which is characteristic of his personality. To better understand why my paintings have become what they are, I feel it is necessary to go back to my beginnings as a person and as an artist.
From the Literal to the Symbolic
(1970-07) Mike, Tyne Tanttila
The Historical Development of Islamic Lustre Overglazes and Experimentation and Exploration of Modern Methods of Lustre Production
(1975-07) Richmond, John
The technique of firing a metallic surface onto a glazed ceramic vessel developed and was mastered by the Islamic potter. The technique, referred to as a lustre overglaze decoration, has been admired by potters for centuries. Recently, the overglaze technique has once again become popular. Contemporary potters have found that lustres yield exciting possibilities, yet the wares produced today lack the sophistication of the former Islamic vessels. Unlike the mid-Eastern wares, the overglazes employed on contemporary vessels lack the magnificent overtones of the previous Islamic lustres. As a result, a course of study was undertaken to trace the historical development of the overglazes in Islam as well as to explore and to experiment with modern methods of production in hopes of obtaining results similar to the Islamic lustres.
Ovenware Clay Bodies
(1970-05) Bayard, Joan M
Man has made clay objects and containers since approximately 5000 B.C. One can say that the early pottery was generally functional; clay was the medium for objects of fertility rites to funerary rituals, and toys and games to cooking utensils. Since this paper deals with the functional pot, and ovenware clay bodies in particular, the focus will be on cooking utensils and the various types of clays used. A brief history of pottery cookware, from early to contemporary times, precedes the technical findings of my experiments with ovenware clay bodies. The motivation behind such experimentation is simple; I enjoy making everyday functional pots. I like using pottery, and others seem to enjoy using it also. This then led to the experiments to find the most durable and satisfactory clay body for functional ware.
Raku
(1968-07) Wold, William C
Repronar and Films
(1975-07) Hanson, Gracemarie
Staining with Acrylics
(1975-06-22) Smith, Helen Stuart
A Studio Manual for Casting Bronze by the Lost-Wax Method
(1974-08) Anderson, Terry M