This course is directed within the premises of,soft sculpture process and being aware of it,historically and in the contemporary art world.,Students become familiar with different systems of,sewing, laminating and pattern making. Although,the course has a material and process emphasis,,the students are encouraged to explore other,materials that may be incorporated appropriately,into a project. Open to non-majors with,departmental approval.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 121 DFA 130
This course investigates the interrelationship of,process, creativity and concept through various,casting techniques. Bronze, iron, and aluminum are,used to explore hot casting as a process and as a,means of creating sculpture. Students are exposed,to traditional and contemporary artists working in,the medium. Open to non-majors with departmental,approval.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFA 130
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)
This course is a study in form and sculptural,language that focuses on the use of metal and,wood. The instruction gained in the course helps,students gain proficiency in the use of metals and,wood as sculptural media. Shop and materials,practices as well as safety are covered.,Students, through a series of projects, learn a,variety of techniques and methods which bring them,to a confident skill level using these two media.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DSC-130 (formerly DFA 130)
In this course, the systematic study of the human,figure is used as the foundation for formal,,conceptual and expressive sculptural explorations.,Students work directly from live models,,instructed in armature building techniques,,modeling from clay and direct body casting. Open,to non-majors with departmental approval.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DSC-130 (formerly DFA 130)
This course teaches the basics for woodworking,while introducing the woodshop and the equipment,necessary for working in wood. Students,investigate, through demonstrations and exercises,,various techniques used in woodworking.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 116
This course acquaints students with a wide range,of screenprinting techniques and approaches using,a variety of inks and a range of experimental,materials. Students discover the medium’s,flexibility, exploring the inherent,cross-connections and expressive possibilities of,photomechanical, screen stencil, monotype and,digital processes.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 104 DFN 119 DFN 120 and SAC 105 (formerly DFA 105)
Students research and explore sculptural methods,and materials through the exploration of both,non-representational and figurative approaches.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 116 DFN 121 SAC106 (formely DFA-106)
An interdisciplinary approach: printmaking is a, unique way to make images and to think about the, construction of images. It emphasizes thinking in, layers and processes that value indirect and, highly mediated production.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 101, DFA 105, DFA 115, DFA 215
In this course, the diverse possibilities of,lithography, intaglio and papermaking serve as a,focal point for augmenting the extensive primary,skills already acquired. As the scope of artistic,development and sensibility matures, instruction,becomes increasingly individualized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFA 240, DFA 243, DFA 255