Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: College Courses

Meeting: 8:00PM - 8:50PM W (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025) 

Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Method of Instruction: Face to Face

Credit Hours: 1

 

Section Max Enrollment: 19

Section Enrolled: 0

Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99) 

Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.

Enrollment data as of: 15-NOV-2024 4:01AM

 

 

Final Exam: No Final Exam

 

Description: How can individual creative practices influence broader movements towards sustainability? This course will teach students how to reimagine waste materials, from aluminum cans to broken extension cords, as resources for creating wearable art. With a focus on jewelry making, we will explore a variety of upcycled mediums such as fabric, paper, metals, glass, plastic, found objects, and natural materials. Students will learn practical techniques like creating beads from recycled materials, repurposing broken jewelry, and combining diverse materials into cohesive pieces. In addition to hands-on crafting, we will examine the broader relationship between fashion, self-expression, sustainability, and society. Through discussion posts, in-class projects, and reflections on sustainable practices, students will deepen their understanding of the environmental impact of their work and the fashion industry on a larger scale. The course will culminate in a midterm and final project, where students showcase jewelry pieces using a mix of the techniques and materials explored in class. All students of any skill level are welcome; prior knowledge in jewelry making is not required nor assumed.