INT-258: Form Making

Department
Credits 3
Instructional Method
Academic Level
In this course, Graphics Packaging-track students will expand on their foundation of materials use and fabrication methods. Students will learn to work confidently and inventively with various form-making processes like mold-making and casting and model building techniques, while using a wide range of materials including wood, paper, plastics, and plaster. All projects are intended to reinforce a matrix of handwork, perception, and the material attributes of structure and form. Students are required to understand the safe operation of woodworking tools, machine procedures, material safety, and responsible material choices.
Requisites
Take INT-158, Materials for Art & Design or INT-102M, Design 1 - Materials Lab
Take GPKG-202, Package Design 1: Design Principles OR GPKG-252, Package Design 2: Branding Systems