Design Program Description

Design at TWU

The 2-D and 3-D Design courses in Visual Arts are organized to give students a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of art and art making. They work with varied materials and techniques in the studio and also participate in critiques of the work. Classes incorporate lecture and presentations to show the history and varied uses of design in the development of visual ideas and themes. These courses fulfill TWU Core Curriculum requirements and Visual Arts Core requirements for the BA and BFA degrees.

Global Perspectives in Art

This class looks at artistic traditions, techniques and attitudes from around the world along with the historic and contemporary phenomenon of Globalization. Studio projects inspired from such diverse cultures as the aboriginal people of Australia to contemporary Japan are explored in painting, printmaking, papermaking, bookmaking and textile printing.

Design Facilities

Design courses are taught in a very well appointed classroom and fully equipped sculpture studio. The Two-Dimensional Design classroom has individual work tables with tools available for working on projects. It is a well lit, large classroom on the third floor of the Fine Arts Building.
The 3-D Design class is taught in the sculpture studio, which is well equipped with all tools and accessories needed for full completion of the projects assigned.
Sculpture Facilities

Design Links

Bauhaus - Museum of Design
Color Theory