Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DTR-303 VISUAL COMMUNICATION V

In this advanced course, students will hone a,concise, yet impactful digital visualization of,their design proposals. Environmental rendering,and sequential storyboarding will be emphasized,,as well as the presence of the human figure to,indicate scale and user interaction. In addition,,students will strive to depict solutions that,promote inclusivity and equitability for potential,users. Student work will showcase these skills,with a high level of continuity and clarity.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DTR 302

DTR-371 MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

This course covers the fundamentals of materials,and manufacturing processes. Mass-production,methods in metals and plastics are the focus,,including the fabrication of individual parts and,assembly of completed products. A basic,understanding of the limitations and possibilities,of both modern and emerging manufacturing methods,will be stressed, including how these methods can,be leveraged to create designs with sustainable,life cycles. Vehicle size, weight, frontal area,,ownership, maintenance and other critical factors,will be discussed as they pertain to materials and,manufacturing.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 202, DTR 221, DTR 231, DTR 233, DTR 257

DTR-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 academic 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

Prerequisites:

FAD-202 ACCESSORIES DESIGN II

In this course students will learn basic methods,of handbag construction. This involves pattern,cutting, sewing, canvas model construction, and,producing the final bag. The student will learn,how to translate ideas from a two-dimensional,sketch to a three-dimensional handbag. The,students will be trained on various industrial,machines as well.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

FAD-404 FASHION BUYING AND MERCHANDISING

Effective fashion buying and merchandising are,key to success in fashion retailing. An,understanding of the retail business environment,gives students the ability to perform more,effectively as design professionals.,Merchandisers can provide information on,profitability and sales to impact the design,process. The designers must learn to balance this,feedback with their creative process in order to,achieve corporate goals and maintain brand,integrity.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD 204, FAD 309

FLM-254 PLAYING THE SELF

Playing the Self is an interdisciplinary studio,open to all majors interested in exploring how,fiction, reality, and play are essential,components of an engaged social practice rooted,in making and becoming. The manipulation of the,viewer/voyeur, fulfillment of fantasy, projection,of desires, parasocial behavior, and related,identifiers will be examined as well as the,influence of various social constructs-gender,,race, class-on our understanding of art, artists,,and representations of the self.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DAE-510 DIRECTED TEACHING

During the Directed Teaching semester, the,responsibilities of a professional teacher are,experienced first-hand at extended placements in,school settings.This includes experiences in,urban, suburban, and rural settings providing,diverse perspectives and spaces to negotiate as,student develop professional practice. This,practicum involves a broad,spectrum of experiences, including a combination,of observation, small group work, and eventual,whole class instruction. Because the Visual Arts,(LQ) Endorsement certifies a teacher for K-12,instruction, placements are made for candidates,at two sites, one in an Elementary setting and,one in the Secondary setting. Offered for Pass,(P) or Fail (F) grades only. DAE 510 is required,to be taken in conjunction with DAE 520,,Professional Seminar.

Credits: 5

Prerequisites: DAE 405,DAE 520

DAH-261 HISTORY OF ADVERTISING

This course explores the evolution of advertising,throughout the 20th century. From the creative,revolution in the 60’s to the proliferation of,alternative media and the World Wide Web,,students study the trends, technology, agencies,and people in this creative industry.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102