This course explores garment construction,,metaphor, and personal adornment. Students will,develop skills in basic pattern drafting and,machine sewing techniques. There will be slide,presentations, visiting artists, and weekly,readings about various designers and artists who,approach clothing with an artistic vision. This,course is an excellent follow-up to Stitched,Assemblage.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This studio course introduces students to the,interrelated nature of 2D and 3D forms, concepts,,and materials, through a series of design,exercises that explores the sensory nature of,ideas from flat and geometric to physical and,tactile. Students work within an iterative,process to create multiple projects, organizing,visual elements in order to understand the role of,aesthetics, meaning, and craft through project,outcomes. Projects further introduce students to,the role of design thinking, in order to better,understand the creative process. Projects will be,phased including research, concept ideation,,visual development, prototyping, and the,refinement of final design solutions with critical,assessments built in strategically throughout the,project duration.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This required interaction design course, the first,in a sequence of three, develops an understanding,of basic design principles, code language, and,software used in the creation of web-based,communications. Through assigned projects,,students will understand the complex nature of,,user interface design and continue to apply an,understanding of typographic form, nuance of,language based messages, and organizational,systems in a dynamic user interface,context. The role of the user is introduced. ,Concepts and techniques of appropriate hardware,and interface software are integrated, into,exercises that aid in the creation of well-crafted,messages applied to informed design solutions,(their role/voice in language…).
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGD 124, DGD 152 OR DGD 201
Students acquire practical experience that,parallels the processes and methods used in design,offices. Students work on client-based projects,with the assistance of a faculty supervisor.,Projects follow all the steps in the design,process, including client contact, concept,development, client presentations and the,resolution of an appropriate communication,response in printer or interactive. Projects,briefs include integration of BIPOC organization,,non-profit institutions, and inclusive design,methods.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGD 311 OR DGD 312
This beginning class teaches students how to apply,cold-working processes to hot formed glass. A,variety of processes are introduced including,cutting, polishing, gluing, and surface,embellishment. Students learn to safely and,effectively utilize cold-working equipment and,apply cold techniques and tools to solve,fabrication problems. Students also apply their,skills to creative projects. Craftsmanship,,problem-solving, and design are emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGL 142
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course explores various procedures and,professional methods used in creating and,developing powerful, dynamic solutions for a,variety of subjects including social justice and,climate justice and sustainability among other,important issues. Students learn how to clearly,communicate the one idea or symbol associated with,a poster. This course takes students from,preliminary sketches to finished art and involves,the use of many mediums (oils, acrylics, etc) and,techniques.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 246, DIL 261
In this course students learn how to,synthesize ideas and narratives of written texts,into effective illustration. In addition, best,practices and working methods of an editorial and,publishing illustrator will be learned. By the,end of this course, the students will demonstrate,a knowledge of how current conceptual editorial,illustration practice relates to issues,surrounding race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, climate,change/justice/sustainability, global cultures,,and economic class.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 231
In this course, students are introduced to the,technical drawing and graphic communication skills,required for success in the field of interior,design. A variety of black and white media used,to communicate design concepts and create ideation,sketches and presentation techniques are explored.,Emphasis is on understanding concepts that develop,creative thinking processes.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course, students learn about the,appropriate selection of lighting for,specification in interior environment,applications. Lighting principles and technologies,are facilitated through the design problems,created in the studios.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 232