About the Program

Art and Design Department
Upton Hall 402
(716) 878-6032
artdesign.buffalostate.edu/

Ceramics Advisors: Robert Wood, Upton Hall 129A, (716) 878-4414 woodrl@buffalostate.edu; Colleen Toledano, Upton Hall 130, (716) 878-5154 toledacs@buffalostate.edu
Fibers Advisor: Jozef Bajus, Upton Hall 412C, (716) 878-4133; bajusj@buffalostate.edu
Metals/Jewelry: Tara Nahabetian, Upton Hall 238, (716) 878-4904, stephetj@buffalostate.edu
Wood/Furniture Advisor: Sunhwa Kim, Upton Hall 235B, (716) 878-6032; kims1@buffalostate.edu

The Art and Design Department offers a Minor in four program areas:
- Ceramics
- Fibers
- Metals
- Wood/Furniture

About the Art and Design Department

402 Upton Hall
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878-6032
Fax: (716) 878-4231
https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu/

Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Aesthetics and Visual Language: Demonstrate an understanding of the visual language of art and design through the aesthetic application of the formal elements and relational and organizational principles of art/design to various media.
2. Technical Skills: Demonstrate a broad understanding of the skills and techniques in the use of the materials, tools, techniques, and processes relevant to various media.
3. Creativity and Concept: Demonstrate creative problem-solving and concept development leading to individual expression.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (3 credit hours)
Select one course from the following with advisement: 3
AAD 102 INTRODUCTION TO TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
AAD 103 INTRODUCTION TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
Electives (18 credit hours)
Select 18 credits from one of the following programs: 18
Ceramics
DES 220 CERAMICS I
DES 320 CERAMICS II
DES 321 CERAMICS: JUNIOR STUDIO (3-12)
DES 421 CERAMICS: SENIOR STUDIO (3-12)
Fibers
DES 242 FIBERS I
DES 342 FIBERS II
DES 344 FIBERS: JUNIOR STUDIO (3-6)
DES 444 FIBERS: SENIOR STUDIO (3-6)
Metals/Jewelry
DES 230 INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY MAKING
DES 330 APPLIED JEWELRY TECHNIQUES
DES 331 JEWELRY: JUNIOR STUDIO (3-12)
DES 431 SENIOR JEWELRY STUDIO
Wood/Furniture
DES 250 WOOD DESIGN I
DES 350 WOOD DESIGN II
DES 351 WOOD DESIGN: JUNIOR STUDIO (3-12)
DES 451 WOOD DESIGN: SENIOR STUDIO (3-12)
Total Credit Hours 21