Course Description/Objectives: Design and Materials II is designed to help refine the creative and technical skills begun in Design and Materials I focusing specifically on the techniques/skills vital to any future professional. The class will enhance the student’s ability to communicate in a creative, useful and aesthetically pleasing manner. This course will also help students gain an appreciation for and understanding of various forms of communicative art present in their lives. Students will also gain experience in the critiquing process – by assessing and articulating thoughts about their own work as well as others in a thoughtful and constructive manner.