ASTU 4045 - Digital Fabrication for Art Majors

3 hours (0;6)

Digital fabrication (the use of computer-controlled machines to create physical objects) is now easily accessible to individuals and is a rapidly growing field with tremendous entrepreneurial opportunities. Designed for art majors, emphasizes both the creative production of each individual student as well as the applicable processes of digital fabrication. Students are instructed on the basics of 2D and 3D object making and participate in group analysis of completed objects. Utilizes the traditional methods of the project-based studio course and adapts them to the online learning environment. By thoroughly documenting each project and uploading those images, students receive constructive criticism, both from the instructor as well as from their peer group.

Prerequisite(s): ART 1600, ART 1700, ART 1800, ART 1900, ART 2350 and ART 2360, all with a grade of C or better.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $43.80 (instructional), $45 (differential)