This course is an introduction to floor loom hand,weaving through a series of material studies and,finished projects. Students study basic weave,structures through the research and exploration of,color, fiber, and texture. Special focus is,placed on sourcing color and material inspiration,for fine art and applied design contexts.
Credits: 3
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Students explore drawing as a mode of thinking and,as an expressive process. Contemporary practices,in drawing are the focus as students expand their,drawing vocabulary, tools, and processes. ,Projects will revolve around conceptual prompts,and sustained drawing projects that may include;,large scale drawing, multiples, and performative,drawing, along with a range of experimental,approaches. Emphasis will be on students,discovering and identifying their individual and,unique aesthetic voices, developing a critical,framework for critique, and acquiring verbal,skills to articulate intentionality and point of,view.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 103
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,
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Credits: 3
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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
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
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
“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
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
In this course, students learn to develop,environments that create a sense of place and,time. Students also explore visual translations,of invented environments, defined by perspective,,and gain an understanding of form in dimensional,environments. Various media are covered.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 342
In this course, students explore the design of,commercial spaces within a specialized,environment. Students incorporate creative design,solutions to unique situations while resolving,common issues related to public facilities,applying universal and inclusive design concepts.,More complex application of design principles and,procedures are achieved. Model making or building,is required in this course. Students interact with,practicing professionals, critics and jurors.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 127, DIN 128, DIN 130, DIN 220, DIN 231,DIN 270