12 Though the benefits of new technology are numerous, Hawkins, like Davis-Walker, cautioned against forgetting the past, saying that doing so robs artists of context. “Culture and society change,” Hawkins said. “Wisdom, meaning, and intentions can be lost without understanding the reasons behind old traditionsandtechnologies.Referencesinancient literature can be easily misunderstood for lack of context due to what would have been readily recognized in a past cultural understanding. “There are terms and processes related to typography, letterpress, and the printmaking process that often go unnoticed but are used every day in graphic design or even word processing, like rules for spacing and leading. Even an old saying like ‘don’t forget to check your Ps and Qs’ refers to how easy it was to confuse the two letters because a letterpress was always set up as a mirror image in order for the printing process to be successful. “Understanding old traditions and technologies can allow for the responsible advancement into newer technologies and traditions with the appreciation of the past. We can stand on the structures of the past to gain a better perspective for the future. We can also lose an understanding of craftsmanship, process, and value if we aren’t careful.” Over in ceramics, a craft that dates to prehistoric times, Mark Errol, lecturer of art, is using a three-dimensional printer that prints in clay. The printer is very advanced and can print in almost anything — even substances such as gingerbread or meatloaf, Barnett said. “It’s like the Rolls-Royce of printers,” Errol said. Ceramics students can design forms digitally and print them. This allows for intricate details, extrusions, and forms that are not common in ceramics, Errol said.