Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DVC-401 FILM NOIR AND BEYOND

Film Noir, with roots in German Expressionism and,American hard-boiled fiction, is an enduring,cinematic phenomenon. Beginning in the 1940’s,,Hollywood-produced stories of ill-fated,protagonists seduced by femmes fatales, dirty,deals, and double-crossing partners, struck a,nerve with American audiences (and soon after,World War II with French critics who named and,defined the “Noir” style). These dark tales,reflected a 20th century malaise spawned by the,Great Depression, WWII, and a contemporary shift,in gender roles. Our course will examine the,origins of Noir. This course may also be applied,to an upper level English or Liberal Arts,Elective. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 239, DVC 200 OR DVC 306

FAD-221 SOPHOMORE STUDIO

In this studio students will explore the role of,history in fashion construction. Since most,contemporary fashion is a result of historical,development, it is important for students to,understand the past in order to develop the,future. They will research a historical period and,choose a culturally appropriate costume as a,source of inspiration. Students will then recreate,a version of the costume for the class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD-101, FAD-102

FAD-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

Prerequisites:

FLM-289 EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKING II

This advanced course in experimental filmmaking,will challenge students to research and create,forward-thinking film art-short films, video,sculptures, expanded cinema-that consider,emotional, intellectual, physical, and,technological experiences as both maker and,viewer.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 288 OR DMA 345

IAD-407 INTERDISCIPLINARY THESIS I

The Interdisciplinary Thesis is a two-semester,studio course affording students the time and,space to undertake major independent,interdisciplinary art and design projects.,Students may propose a body of related works, a,series of individual pieces, or major stand-alone,projects with the goal of producing them over the,course of two semesters alongside their peers,,capitalizing on their diverse skill sets,,professional goals, and regular critiques.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: IAD 305, IAD 308, IAD 310

DAH-206 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION

This course focuses on printed art in America,from pre-1890 through the 1950’s. The influence,of illustrators on the attitudes and customs of,their times is the focus. Using a format of,study by decade, the course explores the making,of,pictures to tell a story regardless of medium. A,more theoretical approach is used in discussions,of the great teachers and of women in,illustration. ,This course satisfies the General Education,requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN-102

DAH-357 ICONOGRAPHY AND MYTHOLOGY

In this course, students explore world mythology,and the works of art they have inspired. Western,artists historically have drawn inspiration from,Christian beliefs and symbols as well as from the,myths of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. ,Contemporary artists have also been influenced by,the beliefs and symbols of Asia, India, Native,America, Africa and other cultures. These are the,basis for most animated stories, video games,,films and many other forms of literature and,works of art. The course will explore the,beliefs, meanings and symbols of many cultures as,they are used in art both historically and today.

Credits: 3

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

DCE-116 SURFACE MATTERS

This course explores numerous glaze processes and,application techniques and provides students with,an understanding of how surface relates to and,enhances three-dimensional forms. Weekly,demonstrations and lectures give students the,basis for solving structured assignments.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DEN-102 COMPOSITION II

In DEN 102, the second composition course in a,series, students practice the necessary writing,skills to discover the pleasures and challenges of,research, rhetoric, and reflection. In this course,students investigate and analyze a variety of,written and visual texts and respond in critical,and creative work utilizing primary and secondary,sources. DEN 102 stresses important academic,skills, including research strategies, the writing,process, formatting, revision, editing, and,presenting before a group. This course satisfies,the General Education requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN-101

DFA-220 INTRODUCTION TO FIGURE PAINTING

This figurative painting course utilizes the,painting principles acquired in Introduction to,Painting. Emphasis is placed on color theory,,value, illusion of form and space, compositional,theory and paint application. Contemporary,approaches to figurative painting are examined,through class presentations and studio processes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFN 121