Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DFD-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:

DFN-139 COLOR AND LIGHT STUDIES

Students will be introduced to the theory and,practice of color through observation,,experimentation, readings, screenings, discussion,,and creative projects. They will develop a,working color vocabulary considering sensory,experience, the psychology of color, personal,preference, as well as historical and symbolic,meanings of color. Students will also gain a,basic and practical understanding of mixing color,through traditional and non-traditional materials.,This class is experiential and open ended, an,attempt to arrive at an understanding of color as,an evolving scientific, philosophical, and,cultural phenomenon.

Credits: 3

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DGD-277 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION DESIGN II

This required course, is the second in a sequence,of sophomore 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, that consider audience, and utilize,creative problem-solving methodologies in order to,create a system of visual communication solutions.,Design Writing, research, and presentation are,included in this studio course, which centers,inquiry around concepts of Communication Design,History in the creation of well-crafted narratives,applied to informed design solutions (print or,digital) that provides a greater understanding of,the rich lexicon of design language(s) past and,present.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 259, DGD 251, DGD 276 OR DGD 211

DGD-412 ADV COMMUNICATION DESIGN II

This required course, is the second in a sequence,of senior year courses, that develops an,understanding of theories, processes, and methods,associate with Communication Design practices. ,Design writing, advanced research methods, and,critical thinking are skills reinforced in this,studio course in order to fully develop the,student’s knowledge of advanced narrative,concepts. Projects expand on the student’s,lexicon of design language(s) and delves into the,role of personal voice in the creation of projects,centered around a personal thesis. Students,create a research log, write a thesis statement,,present, and manage timelines with the support and,guidance of faculty.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 317, DGD 311 OR DGD 312

DGL-265 BEGINNING GLASS LIGHTING

This beginning class teaches students how to,transform the glass objects that they make into,functional lighting devices. Fabrication,,assembly, and finishing techniques will be,introduced. Students will learn how to safely make,electrical connections and select the appropriate,components for their designs. The skills learned,will be applied to creative projects.,Craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design will be,emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 142

DIL-325 INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

In this course, students learn to incorporate,traditional drawing and computer painting,processes to produce finished projects. Conceptual,figure invention, design principles and the use of,both traditional and digital tools are explored.,The creation of rendered pen and ink drawings are,utilized as the foundation for producing digital,paintings. Personal and classical character,development and traditional painting techniques,are used to produce mass-production quality CMYK,images. Projects are developed to meet industry,standards for entertainment companies; i.e.,,comics, syndication, editorial illustration and,TV.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 261

DIL-406 STRUCTURAL FIGURE ILLUSTRATION

Structural Figure Painting is an Illustration,department course offered to seniors. It is,designed to apply the knowledge a student has,gained from their combined classes from Terms 1-6,in general, and specifically focus on drawing,,painting, and analyzing the entire figure in a,complex manner for finished work. This involves a,number of multiple class session figure poses,,larger sized in class work, as well as some larger,scale and complex homework projects. A diverse,grouping of past and contemporary artists from,varied global cultural backgrounds of race,,gender, sexual identity/orientation, among others,will be critically discussed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 246

DIN-130 RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO

In this course, emphasis is placed on residential,design projects in which students develop methods,for creative problem solving. Students learn to,create plans and package their ideas from,preliminary design concepts. The study of basic,design elements and principles are considered.,Contemporary issues relative to interior design,are explored and issues related to human,needs-diverse users from an inclusive design,standpoint, functions and spatial proportions in,the built environment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 127

DIN-432 SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II

In this course, a professional project,encompassing knowledge and skills of 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.,The project uses parallel requirements to the,NCIDQ (National Certification for Interior Design,Qualification) exam in order to prepare students,for this certification examination.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 431