Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DGD-312 INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION DESIGN II

This required course, is the second in a sequence,of junior year courses, that develops an,understanding of theories, processes, and methods,associate with Communication Design practices. ,Through assigned projects, students develop the,ability to research content that translates into,concept, for an intended audience(s). Design,writing, research, presentation, and critical,thinking is included in this studio course, which,centers inquiry around concepts of social,,cultural, ethical and business implications of,strategic design thinking. Students utilize,creative problem-solving methodologies to design,solutions that demonstrate a greater understanding,of a broader world view, while considering the,role design can have in translating challenges,into opportunities that positively impact intended,users, in the creation of well-crafted informed,design solutions intended for different,audience/users.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 212 OR DGD 277

DGD-478 EXPERIENCE DESIGN II

The goal of the course is to expand the student’s,understanding of how messages are created as,dynamic experiences using sound, physical or,proximity interaction, typography, image and,sequence. Projects develop the student’s ability,to create messages that function as dynamic,narrative and as clusters of data points,experienced in time and space. The practical,application of these concepts can be seen in,exhibitions for museums and corporations, public,spaces and as integrated components of retailing,and way-finding.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 378, DGD 311 OR DGD 312

DGL-342 ADVANCED GLASSBLOWING

In this course, students work on a one-to-one,basis with the instructor, as well as participate,in teamwork with other students. This class takes,an extensive look at the techniques used in,historical glasswork as well as in contemporary,studio work.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 242

DIL-207 ILLUSIONIST PAINTING (BEGINNER)

“Illusionist Painting” is an atelier style course,focused on contemporary representational,practices, with an emphasis on creating the,illusion of form from the live figure. Students,will have extended class time to accomplish,paintings from the live model. The course will,include an observational approach to painting the,human figure and will develop skills in,proportion, perspective, modeling form and,illusion. The beginner class will emphasize,materials set-up, preliminary drawing and,proportions, and clear color and color value,planes on the objects and models. We will cover,contemporary methods and materials, and,traditional methods in panel painting, canvas and,chassis, ground preparation, pigment preparation,,varnishes and mediums, and mural painting among,other methods and processes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 159

DIL-328 ILLUSTRATION AS VISUAL ESSAY

Illustration as Visual Essay emphasizes the,importance of the illustrator as storyteller.,Students will work with a variety of,community-based organizations through a series of,field trips to document a wide range of stories,from a diverse group of individuals who may not,necessarily get media coverage. On-location,drawings and paintings will be utilized as the,material for a finished series of illustrations on,the student’s chosen theme.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 231, DIL 247, DIL 258

DIL-443 ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN II

In this course, students explore more complex,issues in dealing with text and image, translating,ideas into visual message constructs that,effectively combine the two in symbiotic,relationships. Students engage in problems that,demand research, creation and management of,numerous visual and informational elements within,a given visual product. Students will be guided on,methods of effective engagement with the local,community through their illustration and design,course projects.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 342

DIN-231 SOPHOMORE INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I

In this course, students explore the design of a,large-scale mixed use residential/mercantile space,through creative thinking and problem solving.,Students learn to design for public spaces, based,on planning and programming techniques introduced,in Residential Interior Design Studio. Students,are encouraged to depict diverse users applying,universal and inclusive design. Preliminary,sketches, plans, and research as well as verbal,presentations are required.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 127, DIN 128, DIN 130

DIN-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,
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,MASONITE,In this course, a professional project,encompassing knowledge and skills gained in,previous years, is developed. Projects may include,an internship, workshop or mentor experience and,is meant to be an intensive,culmination/integration project that highlights,the student’s portfolio.,Department permission is required for registration

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DLE-411 CARE OF THE CITY: DETROIT, ART,,AND THE PRACTICE OF REINVENTION

Care of the City: Detroit is an introduction to,Social Practice and Post-Studio art which through,an exploration of spaces of marginality and,collapse in cities in relation to durational,collaboration with communities as a response to,collapse and as evidence of an ethics of care. The,main question pursued: what does it mean to care,for a city? And: is care a choice? We shall make,numerous visits in Detroit as well as extended,comparisons with Chicago (Theaster Gates), New,Orleans (Paul Chan and Joshua Decter), Houston,(Rick Lowe), and Los Angeles (Suzanne Lacy). We,shall explore the image of the city in Social,Practices through music (Marvin Gaye), poetry, and,film (the League of Revolutionary Black Workers).,Short readings in philosophy, theology, and,psychology will complement cultural, historical,,and aesthetic texts in an attempt to develop a,critical practice distinctive to the new,experiences emerging in Social Practice and,post-studio forms and the ethics of care.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).