ART 217: Native American Beading I

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Class Program

Art

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

090897

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities with Performance

Description

Introduction to basic materials, cultural styles and techniques of Native American beading. Three-color Peyote stitch and two-needle flatwork articles will be created.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Use the peyote stitch to create three-dimensional beaded objects at a beginning-level.

Demonstrate two-needle flatwork technique at a beginning-level.

Demonstrate one edging technique at a beginning-level.

Analyze and translate patterns into beaded designs at a beginning-level.

Learn and use vocabulary unique to Native American beading, its materials and techniques.

Demonstrate a general understanding of the cultural values and responsibilities related to traditional Native American beadwork and design.

Core Topics

Introduction to beading materials: needles, threads, beads, sizes, colors, backings
Recognition of diverse cultural styles of Native American beading
Appropriate cultural uses.