Class Lab Credit
PROFESSIONAL CRAFTS
Effective Term – Fall 1997 [1997*03]
PCR 110 Intro to Craft Design 1 3 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic principles, elements, vocabulary, and process of two-dimensional design within the
context of professionally produced crafts. Emphasis is placed on general design concepts and vocabulary,
conceptual thinking, design process application, and observational skills. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate enhanced observational skills and a working knowledge of design vocabulary, concepts, and
processes.
Effective Term – Fall 1997 [1997*03]
PCR 111 Advanced Craft Design 1 3 2
Prerequisites: PCR 110
Corequisites: None
This course explores the conceptual process of design as applied to the three-dimensional form. Emphasis is placed
on solving three-dimensional design problems which are material, function, site, or client specific. Upon
completion, students should be able to apply an enhanced understanding of the relationship between design concept,
process, and product in three-dimensional form.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
PCR 112 20th-Century Crafts 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course surveys the origins and influences of American craft from the late 19th century to the present. Emphasis
is placed on the relationship between period stylistic trends in craft, the arts, and architecture and larger societal
influences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of design movements and
social events of the 20th century and their influence on American craft.
Effective Term - Summer 2009 [2009*02] –CRC 03/26/09
PCR 115 Lab I – Beginning Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides a format which would allow Professional Crafts students to develop technical skills as related
to their specific area of concentration. Emphasis is placed on developing media specific skills for Professional
Crafts students through independent exploration of creative ideas. Upon completion, students will produce works in
their area of concentration. Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific media . (PCR 115C to indicate
clay; PCR 115F to indicate Fiber; PCR 115J to indicate Jewelry; and PCR 115W to indicate Wood.)
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Effective Term - Summer 2009 [2009*02] – CRC 03/26/09
PCR 116 Lab II – Intermediate Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: PCR 115
This course provides a format which would allow Professional Crafts students to further develop technical skills as
related to their specific area of concentration. Emphasis is placed on developing media specific skills for
Professional Crafts students through independent exploration of creative ideas. Upon completion, students will
produce intermediate works in their area of concentration. Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific
media . (PCR 115C to indicate clay; PCR 115F to indicate Fiber; PCR 115J to indicate Jewelry; and PCR 115W to
indicate Wood.)
Effective Term - Summer 2009 [2009*02] – CRC 03/26/09
PCR 125 Lab III – Advanced Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: PCR 115
Corequisites: None
This course provides a format which would allow Professional Crafts students to develop advanced technical skills
as related to their specific area of concentration. Emphasis is placed on developing media specific skills for
Professional Crafts students through independent exploration of creative ideas. Upon completion, students will
produce advanced works in their area of concentration. Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific
media . (PCR 115C to indicate clay; PCR 115F to indicate Fiber; PCR 115J to indicate Jewelry; and PCR 115W to
indicate Wood.)
Effective Term - Summer 2009 [2009*02] – CRC 03/26/09
PCR 126 Lab IV – Advanced Design 0 2 1
Prerequisites: PCR 115
Corequisites: PCR 125
This course provides a format which would allow Professional Crafts students to develop gallery ready works
related to their specific area of concentration. Emphasis is placed on developing media specific skills for
Professional Crafts students through independent exploration of creative ideas. Upon completion, students will
design and produce advanced works in their area of concentration. Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a
specific media . (PCR 115C to indicate clay; PCR 115F to indicate Fiber; PCR 115J to indicate Jewelry; and PCR
115W to indicate Wood.)
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
PCR 210 Studio Craft Photo 1 3 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the concepts and processes of 35mm studio photography for the professional crafter. Topics
include the 35mm camera and related equipment, basic studio lighting theory, simple to advanced lighting
techniques, composition, print and slide evaluation, and marketing applications. Upon completion, students should
be able to demonstrate knowledge of the 35mm camera and related equipment, studio lighting, and composition and
complete an entry-level portfolio.
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Effective Term – Fall 1997 [1997*03]
PCR 211 Prof Craft Design 1 3 2
Prerequisites: PCR 110
Corequisites: None
This course covers the development of customer- or site-influenced design and the development and design of craft
marketing promotional materials. Topics include customer-guided, site-specific, and other design influences and
development and design of logos, hang tags, web sites, brochures, and related promotional materials. Upon
completion, students should be able to design within site, customer, or other limitations and complete a design
package for their personal marketing needs.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
PCR 212 Craft Marketing 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces marketing and business planning as applied to hand crafts and development of a written
marketing plan. Emphasis is placed on self-evaluation, goal setting, development of a business idea, presentation
skills, professional image, and organizing and writing a marketing plan. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate realistic craft marketing goals, individual presentation skills, and professional image and organize,
write, and present a marketing plan.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]
PCR 213 Craft Enterprise 2 0 2
Prerequisites: PCR 212
Corequisites: None
This course covers financial information and small business skills needed to develop a written business plan
combining a craft marketing plan and studio planning. Topics include business plan analysis, break-even point, cash
flow, filing systems, operations, policies, manual and computerized bookkeeping, writing, and presentational skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to write a craft business plan, project a cash flow statement, explain
break-even point, and establish filing and record systems.
See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar course descriptions.
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