ARTF 1230 — Making with Form and Materials
2 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath EIusually offered: fall, springtypical days: TBostonOakland, CATraditional
Introduces concepts, processes, and studio practice in 3D making. Examines the elements and principles of 3D making, including mass, volume, line, plane, and texture. Hands-on experimentation offers students an opportunity to develop skills to define 3D form, express ideas through it, and solve visual problems. Students experiment with additive, subtractive, and substitutive material processes while leveraging both traditional craft techniques and digital fabrication. Focuses on developing a practical understanding of the relationship between material, form, function, aesthetic and context, and a vocabulary to successfully articulate concepts and insights during discussions and critiques.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 7 | 82 | 96 | 85% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 7 | 91 | 96 | 95% | 0.7 |
| Summer A 2025 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 79% | 3.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 7 | 91 | 96 | 95% | 0.7 |
| Spring 2026 | 6 | 73 | 82 | 89% | 1.5 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 3% · T 55% · W 19% · Th 23% · F 0%
Common patterns: T (55% of sections), R (23% of sections), W (19% of sections), M (3% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Dennis Svoronos (47% of students) · reviews
- Skylar Borgstrom (29% of students) · reviews
- Kathryn Rodden Walker (16% of students) · reviews
- Sarah Hirschman (7% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Dennis Svoronos (51% of students) · reviews
- Kathryn Rodden Walker (26% of students) · reviews
- Sally Lee (16% of students) · reviews
- Sarah Hirschman (5% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Skylar Borgstrom (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
ARTG 1290, ARTG 3100, ARTS 2000
Courses that list ARTF 1230 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (ARTF course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ARTF courses · Plan it at numap.app