Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DFN-138 4D DESIGN STUDIO

Through the introduction of the core principles of,time-based media, basic code, prototyping and user,experience, this studio implores students to,explore the concepts of time and interactivity and,its impact on the design and experience of their,work. Students work within an iterative process,to create multiple projects, organizing visual and,other sensory elements in order to understand,perceptual attributes and convey meaningful,messages through objects, spaces and experiences. ,Students research, develop, design and prototype,multiple projects, selecting one to produce and,present as a fully realized piece.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DGD-264 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN

This required interaction course, is the second in,a sequence of three, that applies an understanding,of intermediate design principles, code,language(s), and software used in the creation of,web-based communications that are dynamic and,responsive, focusing on dynamic user experiences. ,The role of clear information hierarchy through,mapping and wireframing are key considerations in,the development of interactive solutions. Through,assigned projects students will understand the,complex nature of user experience design solutions,that need to function in a variety of digital,systems, environments, and platforms that,consider human centered needs including a,broader definition of user and user groups. ,Concepts and techniques of appropriate hardware,and software are integrated into exercises that,aid in the creation of well-crafts messages,applied to informed design solutions. Students,may elect to take additional Interaction Design,courses like Experience I and II, starting in the,junior year.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 211, DGD 251, DGD 263,

DGD-411 ADVANCED COMMUNICATION DESIGN I

This required senior course, is the first in a,sequence of two that expands on the theories,,processes and methods presented in the third year.,In this course students expand their knowledge of,branding to the larger underlying conditions such,as economic, political and cultural that,facilitates excellence in communication design,practice. Students develop tools for assessing,success in brand concepts, through inquiries into,the strategies behind contemporary brand,solutions. Projects have collaborative phases, a,skill that prepares students for professional,life. Research methods are applied as a means to,creating informed design solutions that include,readings, lectures and written analysis that,consider the strategic role building a cohesive,brand system with inclusive audiences integral to,defining successful student outcomes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 317, DGD 311 OR DGD 312

DGL-244 GLASSBLOWING WITH IMAGERY

In this course, students learn in-depth color,compositional techniques as they relate to glass,and how they are applied to personal expression.,The theme of this course is to integrate color,composition imagery into blown glass. Referencing,historic and contemporary glass, students develop,a personal body of work reflecting researched,topics and proficiency in skills they have,developed. Some techniques covered include cain,,frit and shard glass, and engraving and etching to,produce compositions both decorative and,painterly.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 135 OR DGL 142

DHS-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: DEN 239

DIL-323 CONCEPTUAL DRAWING & IMAGE MAKING

The course continues the development and,reinforcement of the critical thinking/conceptual,method students develop in previous figure,drawing classes, and focuses this skillset,towards the entertainment/conceptual illustration,marketplace. This course furthers the student’s,skillset by combining the knowledge of,perspective and animal/human anatomy with fully,realized illustrative compositions. Assignments,will emphasize how to combine all of these,skillsets into creating fully realized narrative,image-making. The typical professional,illustrator’s “workflow” process will be stressed,in this course, with a heavy emphasis that,includes thumbnail (ideation) sketches, rough,sketches, color sketches, and finished art for,example.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 231

DIL-386 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

In this course, students will complete a deep-dive,investigation into the role of a visual,development artist within the animation industry. ,Students will come to understand how this creative,role fits into a greater production pipeline, and,know all of the various specialities that exist,within this umbrella term. Students should leave,this course with a solid visual development,project for their portfolios. From the concepting,stage to the final version of their project,,students will develop projects that reflect,diverse audiences including race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, climate,change/justice/sustainability, global cultures,,and economic class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 231, DIL 261,DIL 231

DIN-128 FRESHMAN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II

This course emphasizes further exploration of,technical illustration approaches that can be,combined to produce informative presentations.,Focus is on perspective techniques, section and,isometric drawing, developing color plans,,elevations and illustrations for presentations. A,variety of approaches to color media may be,introduced, along with continued hand-lettering,exercises from which students develop presentation,skills appropriate to the interior design field.,Prismacolor, markers, pastel and watercolor may be,incorporated.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 127

DIN-431 SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I

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 ulmination/integration,project that highlights the student’s portfolio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 332, DIN 351