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This course offers art and design students an,understanding of algebra (proportions, ratios,,equations), calculator use in problem-solving,,and fundamentals of trigonometry and statistical,analysis. This course of topics are designed to,develop students’ mathematical reasoning skills,with an emphasis on problem solving. Course,content may be applied to analysis of data in the,social sciences, business, K-12 education arenas,,and throughout the art … Continue reading “DNS-230 MATH SKILLS”

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

In this course, students study topics that,include differing memory abilities, the,importance placed on dreams by other cultures,,and how artists are influenced by sleep and,dreams. Memory studies include theories of brain,activity and computer simulation, including,their application to personal memory habits. ,This course satisfies the General Elective,requirement. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DEN 102 OR DEN 108

Does it matter how your brain produces the rich,sensory array of the world surrounding you? As an,artist, what can you control of the visual,activities that seem so automatic? This course,examines the experimental steps leading up to the,most recent model of brain function, including,information from MRI imaging, questions about,brain plasticity (the ability to reprogram cell,functions), and … Continue reading “DNS-321 THE BRAIN: PSYCHOLOGY, ART & BEHAVIOR”

How do we see and what are we seeing? What are,the mechanics of the eye, the activities of the,brain, the roles of illusion, and the function of,images in the mind and in communication? This,course uses the neurobiological model of the,brain to explore discoveries in perception and to,explore the complexities of visual imagery. This,course satisfies the … Continue reading “DNS-322 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERCEPTION”

In this course, students follow the history of,technology as it emerges from scientific,discoveries such as quantum and subatomic,particle,changes and capitalizes on the new means they,have,made available. These include aleatory and,electronic music and the new combination of,sounds,made possible by sampling. This course satisfies,the General Elective requirement. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DEN 102 OR DEN 108

Earth, though a very small part of a vast,universe, provides the resources that support all,global societies and the ingredients necessary to,maintain life. This course is designed to,introduce students to the basic principles and,contemporary advances in Earth Science through,units that emphasize broad and up-to-date,coverage of basic topics and principles in,geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy,,and environmental science. … Continue reading “DNS-345 EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE”

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored. This course satisfies,the General Elective requirement.,,FALL 2023, ,PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMISTRY,,Film photography is a process driven medium. This,course will examine the chemical evolution of the,black and white photographic print, from its,non-silver foundation to its present,silver-gelatin base. With each process, from … Continue reading “DNS-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400”

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. Students,may receive credit toward graduation for no more,than 6 credit hours. … Continue reading “DNS-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY”

(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students … Continue reading “DNS-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE”