Category: Academic Programs & Courses

IAD-310 IAD RESEARCH & PORTFOLIO

Taken in the semester prior to Interdisciplinary,Thesis I, students utilize this course to,research, identify, and develop potential thesis,projects in consideration of their specific skill,sets. Research methods will be reinforced and new,strategies for discovery will be developed, where,possible. The course will also include career,research, relevant to the individual student’s,particular path of study, with an eye toward,potential internship opportunities. Students end,the semester with a persuasive presentation,focused on their thesis concept, and are prepared,to apply for internships.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: IAD 305

DAH-202 VISUAL NARRATION ASIA

This course is an introduction to Asian visual,culture through a series of case studies in visual,narration in a wide variety of media and formats,from India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan. At,the same time, the course seeks to locate,individual narratives in the larger narrative,traditions and the socio-political contexts from,which they emerge. The focal narratives range from,painted and sculpted cycles in the architectural,space of public monuments, to individual hand,scrolls and manuscripts that have more limited and,private audiences and viewing protocols. This,course examines each work of art in its particular,cultural contexts, including its patron, maker,,and original consumers. Students study the use of,visual narratives in the construction of ideals by,emperors, religious devotees and scholars,construct. In this light we will study visual,narratives that have accompanying verbal texts as,well as those that stand alone.

Credits: 3

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DAH-344 WOMEN IN THE VISUAL ARTS

This course explores the various roles of women in,the art world, both as artists and subjects, from,1550 to the present. Figures studied include,Artemisia Gentileschi, Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun,,Angelica Kauffmann, Mary Cassatt, Georgia,O’Keeffe, Louise Nevelson and Judy Chicago.,Topics include feminist imagery, politics and,contemporary feminist criticism.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH 202)

DCE-112 SLIPCASTING

The emphasis of this course is on plaster-casting,techniques for making high-resolution molds. The,course also explores surface glazing, colored,clays and high-temperature reduction salt firings.,Students choose a form, which may be derived from,hard-edged industrial materials (i.e. machine,parts or commercial products) or organic items,from nature (i.e. vegetables, fruits, biomorphic,shapes) and produce their concept in multiples.,Works may range from sculptural assemblage to,functional pouring vessels, such as teapots.

Credits: 3

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DEN-101 COMPOSITION I

In DEN 101 Composition I, an introductory,composition course, students practice the,fundamentals of college writing, reading, and,reflecting. In this course, students analyze a,variety of written and visual texts and respond in,college-level, thesis driven writing and creative,projects. DEN 101 stresses important academic,skills, including reading strategies, essay,planning and organization, citation, revision,,proofreading, and presenting before a group. This,class satisfies the General Education requirement.

Credits: 3

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DFA-120 PAINTING I

Intro to Painting functions as a survey of,contemporary approaches to painting. Students,explore a range of oil and acrylic painting,techniques while directing the development of,particular ideas, themes, or subjects. The,technical goals in this course include,understanding the use of color properties to,depict illusionary space and form while examining,the relationships between material and metaphor,,surface and structure, image and meaning. ,Connections between research and practice are,strengthened through ideation methods based on,observational studies in addition to collecting,,sourcing and archiving visual resources. Studio,set up and safety, class critiques, visiting,artists and field trips round out the course.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103, DFN 104, DFN 116

DFD-210 WEAVING

This course is an introduction to floor loom hand,weaving through a series of material studies and,finished projects. Students study basic weave,structures through the research and exploration of,color, fiber, and texture. Special focus is,placed on sourcing color and material inspiration,for fine art and applied design contexts.

Credits: 3

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DFN-104 DRAWING II: DRAWING AS STUDIO PRACTICE

Students explore drawing as a mode of thinking and,as an expressive process. Contemporary practices,in drawing are the focus as students expand their,drawing vocabulary, tools, and processes. ,Projects will revolve around conceptual prompts,and sustained drawing projects that may include;,large scale drawing, multiples, and performative,drawing, along with a range of experimental,approaches. Emphasis will be on students,discovering and identifying their individual and,unique aesthetic voices, developing a critical,framework for critique, and acquiring verbal,skills to articulate intentionality and point of,view.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103

DGD-312 INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION DESIGN II

This required course, is the second in a sequence,of junior year courses, that develops an,understanding of theories, processes, and methods,associate with Communication Design practices. ,Through assigned projects, students develop the,ability to research content that translates into,concept, for an intended audience(s). Design,writing, research, presentation, and critical,thinking is included in this studio course, which,centers inquiry around concepts of social,,cultural, ethical and business implications of,strategic design thinking. Students utilize,creative problem-solving methodologies to design,solutions that demonstrate a greater understanding,of a broader world view, while considering the,role design can have in translating challenges,into opportunities that positively impact intended,users, in the creation of well-crafted informed,design solutions intended for different,audience/users.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 212 OR DGD 277