Category: Academic Programs & Courses

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

DFD-219 EMBELLISHED SURFACES

Students explore stitch by learning hand,embroidery, sewing machine, and digital,technologies used to construct images and,pattern. While exploring traditional,embellishment techniques, and unconventional,materials such as water-soluble embroidery film,,construction materials, found and recycled items.,Participants are encouraged to develop a personal,visual language through a series of class and,individual projects. The course challenges,students to develop concepts and ideas that,expand the traditional notions of embellishment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DFN-112 DRAWING II: STYLE & SKILL

Students expand their understanding of the,fundamentals of drawing and sketching, and develop,their own personal sense of style and enhanced,skill. A variety of drawing techniques are,explored with a focus on creative composition,,design and visual narrative. Additionally, the,human figure will be explored as a basis of,understanding gesture, proportion, geometric forms,in space and the definition of complex surfaces.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 101

DGD-317 PROFESSIONAL STUDIO PRACTICE I

This required course, the first in a series of two,courses, examines concepts of contemporary design,practice within the area of Communication Design. ,In this course students will develop an,understanding of various forms of practice, from,independent contract to junior/senior positions to,studio ownership. Through on-site/virtual studio,visits that includes BIPOC business leaders,,students will learn first hand professional,expectations. Students develop an understanding,of business tools used by professionals. Students,create a kit of materials to prepare them for the,design market, including resume, writing design,briefs, project proposals, time management,platforms, preliminary understanding of taxes and,copyright policies, and junior level portfolio. ,The second course, Professional Studio Practice II,will be taken in their senior year, as preparation,for entering the professional design market.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 212, DGD 277

DGD-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400,SPECIAL TOPIC TYPOGRAPHY

The Special Project course is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific,to the area being explored.,
,WINTER 2024,
,MOTION BRANDING,This motion design course is an elective and,expands on the concepts and methods presented in,previous motion design courses. Students will,develop their understanding of how messages are,created in a time-based context using typography,,image, sound, and semiotics. Projects will,integrate 2D animation concepts and digital tools,and techniques relevant to communication design,majors to explore the important role of motion,graphics in branding and video creation. Projects,consider appropriate messaging structures with,audience(s)/User(s) needs and intents as a primary,focus.,
,DESIGN ENTREPRENEUR ,
,This elective ?course expands on a student’s,understanding of design studio practice by,introducing the concept of designer as,entrepreneur. Research into markets, and capacity,will be presented, along with expanded design,methodologies to help move solutions from concept,to marketplace. Students will design a small,edition of objects that work as a set with a,market(s) or user(s) in mind. Students will be,exposed to alternative models of making that,include but are not limited to publishing,,authorship, curation and product development.,Students will explore alternative tools,,techniques, and substrates that will expand their,prototyping capabilities low-fi to high fidelity,,will be utilized to aid in the creation of,well-crafted design solutions

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 311

DGL-365 ADVANCED GLASS LIGHTING

This advanced class teaches students how to,transform the glass objects that they make into,functional lighting devices. Fabrication,,assembly, and professional finishing techniques,will be explored in-depth. Students will,confidently and safely make electrical connections,and select the appropriate components for their,designs. These refined skill sets will be applied,to creative projects and used to solve real-world,design problems. Professionalism, problem-solving,,and craftsmanship will be emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 142, DGL 265

DIL-231 PAINTING & IMAGE MAKING FOR,ILLUSTRATION II

This course developes and directs through the,illustration making process from ideation to,finished piece that directly relates to strong,and clear verbal and visual concepts. This,course builds upon knowledge gained in Painting,and Image Making for Illustration I that was,based on applied color theory and knowledge of,painting mediums and materials skills and builds,upon them by combining them with conceptual,thinking and experimentation with paint media.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL-159, DIL-247

DIL-329 COSTUMED FIGURE ILLUSTRATION

Costumed Figure Illustration is an advanced,figure drawing and painting class that develops,,and reinforces the basics of clothed figure,drawing and painting while allowing rooom for,ample experimentation. Students work with the,instructor to set individual style and technique,goals for the semester based on their unique,career plans. Individual and independent,approaches to working in various media is,stressed in this course. Models for this course,will reflect various races, genders, sexual,orientations/Identity, and,disability/differently-abled. Models will pose in,the historical and fantasy themed costume in,complex scene setups to encourage the student to,develop full narrative figure-based Illustration. ,Large scale projects requiring surfaces over 4,feet are assigned thoughout the semester.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 247