Category: Academic Programs & Courses

SAC-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

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. An Independent Study should include opportunities for individual student voice and provide a space for diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours. The student must submit to the chairperson of the department in which they wish to study, an Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to study independently. Once the department chairperson provides approval and the instructor for the Independent Study is determined, the faculty member must write an Independent Study Syllabus with education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates, course expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.

Credits: 3

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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)

DSC-175 BEGINNING BENT PLYWOOD

This course will introduce students to bending birch plywood to create custom curved shapes. Students work through the basics of building, and lamination processes. Paper modeling and other hands-on processes will be used to inform design decisions and mimic construction processes. The plywood bending techniques allow for a wide range of possibilities ranging from lighting fixtures to seating and sculpture. Open to non-majors.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take DFN-116

SAC-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

(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 develop a sense of cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards becoming a global citizen. Students develop a heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as they plan, and execute this excursion. In addition students discover the role of becoming an ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues about studying abroad (safety, money, packing, etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions with the International Student Services Office.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007

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

DSC-233 SCULPTURE: FOUNDRY

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

DSC-365 INSTALLATION/SITE

This course explores the theory and practice of creative site activation through material, technological and performance-based interventions. Students will have the opportunity to work in extended relationships to site and space, via light, sound, time based technologies like video, and performance. Students will investigate installation as active experience between artist and site, and site and the question of audience. Open to non-majors with departmental approval.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFA 105, DFA 130, DFA 253

SAC-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

Through the College’s affiliation with the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, junior or first semester senior students in good standing have the opportunity to spend a semester (fall or winter) or full year studying at another member institution in the United States or abroad. Application information is available in the Academic Advising and Registration Office.

Credits: 12

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