Category: Academic Programs & Courses

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

DIL-445 ADVANCED DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

In this course, students learn to develop,environments that create a sense of place and,time. Students also explore visual translations,of invented environments, defined by perspective,,and gain an understanding of form in dimensional,environments. Various media are covered.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 342

DIN-232 SOPHOMORE INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II

In this course, students explore the design of,commercial spaces within a specialized,environment. Students incorporate creative design,solutions to unique situations while resolving,common issues related to public facilities,applying universal and inclusive design concepts.,More complex application of design principles and,procedures are achieved. Model making or building,is required in this course. Students interact with,practicing professionals, critics and jurors.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 127, DIN 128, DIN 130, DIN 220, DIN 231,DIN 270

DIN-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: 1.5

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