Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

ART 1210 - Function + Practice


Students investigate modes of creative research and methodologies of art and design to inform and expand their own practice. Their own concepts and designs are transformed through tool explorations, shifting modalities, application of technologies, and material experimentation. Through a range of exercises, this course explores the physical, metaphorical, and cultural significance of art and design’s function in society.

Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 4.0 studio
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to identify problems and propose creative design solutions.
  • Students will be able to analyze contemporary makers and methodologies.
  • Students will be able to articulate their interests through professional writings and presentations.
  • Students will be able to create work toward developing a personal practice.
  • Students will understand the School of Art + Design’s various program offerings, career opportunities in art and design, and external resources available to artists and designers.


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