Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DNS-326 TECHNOCULTURE

In this course, students follow the history of,technology as it emerges from scientific,discoveries such as quantum and subatomic,particle,changes and capitalizes on the new means they,have,made available. These include aleatory and,electronic music and the new combination of,sounds,made possible by sampling. This course satisfies,the General Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102 OR DEN 108

DPH-313 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHIC FINE ART CONCEPTS

This course continues the student’s concentrated,study in personal fine art photography. A,greater emphasis is placed on the development of,a personal perspective and philosophy as it,relates to the student’s work. Through lectures,,readings, discussions and field trips the student,is encouraged to develop a greater understanding,of the creative, conceptual and technical,characteristics of their work, and to place that,work within a contemporary context of art and,cultural literacy. The required,readings focus on Postmodernism and other,contemporary movements in photography and art, and,their relation to local and global communities.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 210

DPL-350 MORAL ISSUES IN ART & DESIGN

The course first examines such important,theoretical questions in ethics as: Is morality,objective or relativistic? Are there real moral,truths and are they knowable to us? What, if,anything, justifies our moral judgments? Students,also investigate normative theories including,Utilitarianism, Egoism and other Consequentialist,views along with the relationship of art to,society.

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).

DPR-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:

DSS-420 ART THERAPY EXPERIENTIALS

This course includes a survey of varied,populations and art therapy applications. Defined,art therapy processes are experienced to expand,self-awareness on an individual and group basis.,Each student develops and implements an art,therapy intervention with the class. This course,develops the student’s ability to incorporate new,ideas into their chosen art field, as well as an,understanding of individual group roles.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DTR-302 VISUAL COMMUNICATION IV

In this class, students will build on the digital,visualization techniques learned in Visual,Communication III. A series of initial,assignments will focus on using lighting,,reflections and color to define the forms with,digital tools. The second series of assignments,will involve rendering increasingly more complex,forms. The final half of the semester will be,spent completing renderings to support the,student’s studio class.

Credits: 1.5

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

DTR-367 CLAY MODELING II

Using techniques already learned in Clay Modeling,I, with additional training in methods and,techniques, students will create a 1/4 scale,automobile. They will work from images/diagrams,and will be required to create their own,orthographic drawings and templates. Students are,expected to work through the designer directive,process and learn to effectively make changes to,their model. To take this course, students must,get permission from Precollege and Continuing,Studies.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DTR-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007