Author: Tanecia Nunlee

DPM-243 PRINT TO PUBLISH

This course has been structured to develop a range,of creative relationships, and the technical and,conceptual skills, necessary to produce content in,printmaking media. Forms including artist books,,ephemera, and hybrid and collaborative print,ventures will be investigated. Students will be,guided and encouraged to develop strategies to,publish, edition, and disseminate their work into,a range of markets, and for a number of audiences,,beyond the gallery and the museum. Working with,faculty, each student proposes, in writing, a,semester-long program of involvement and creative,activity resulting in a personally directed body,of work and publication. It may cross disciplines,,combine processes, or be focused on more advanced,technical issues. In all cases, it links to the,student’s conceptual investigations in other,disciplines.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFA 115

DPM-215 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

This course focuses on an in-depth examination of,intaglio (copper plate etching) and lithography,processes, while dealing with traditional and,contemporary methods such as; stone and plate,lithography, limited edition versus unique,printing, and photo-transferring digital imaging.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DPM 115 (formerly DFA 115)

SAC-515 STUDY ABROAD

Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (fall or winter) or a full year of study,at an accredited institution abroad. Information,is available from International Student Services.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

DSC-232 CARVING

This course is aimed at providing students with,proficiency in subtractive sculpture. Students,work predominantly with stone and wood. Students,are introduced to simple and advanced carving,techniques with manual, electrical and pneumatic,tools. A variety of approaches are considered both,physically and conceptually. The place of,subtractive work in the current art environment,is explored and students are exposed to historic,and current masters. Open to non-majors with,departmental approval.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DSC 130 (formerly DFA-130)

DDG-352 VECTORS AND PLIABLE PLANES

This is an Adobe Illustrator based course focused,on creating images and patterns that can be,applied to a variety of surfaces. Students source,a variety of materials and explore planar networks,and modular systems for design applications.,Formatting design files for cnc / laser,manufacturing are explained, and presentation,skills are emphasized using InDesign to create a,final process book along with a variety of,material studies.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 119

DPM-115 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING

While working with the many processes of,printmaking, students will engage with the,printed image while considering the historic,aspects of the techniques involved in the,production of a print. This course is an,introduction to the following areas of,printmaking: relief (woodcuts and linocuts),,intaglio (etching), and lithography. Students,will learn the basics of each area through,,collaborations and hands-on short workshops.,Context is discussed and explored through,demonstrations, readings, image presentations,,and visits to local galleries, community,prints-shops, and museums with a range of,print-media.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 SAC 105 (formerly DFA 105)

DPM-202 PRINT: DETROIT

Using the City of Detroit as its inspiration,,students will employ various research,methodologies as a starting point for creating,prints. Projects will be approached through one,of three perspectives: experiential, historical,and political. Techniques introduced will include,relief printing, laser cutting, print from found,objects and silkscreen. Students will print both,with and without a press to create limited,edition prints as well as DIY or on-the cheap,multiples using commercial print processes. ,Those students who have taken Intro to,Printmaking or have prior college level,printmaking experience will be encouraged to,build on techniques they’ve already learned to,develop their own creative voice.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120