This course explores the various roles of women in,the art world, both as artists and subjects, from,1550 to the present. Figures studied include,Artemisia Gentileschi, Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun,,Angelica Kauffmann, Mary Cassatt, Georgia,O’Keeffe, Louise Nevelson and Judy Chicago.,Topics include feminist imagery, politics and,contemporary feminist criticism.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH 202)
The emphasis of this course is on plaster-casting,techniques for making high-resolution molds. The,course also explores surface glazing, colored,clays and high-temperature reduction salt firings.,Students choose a form, which may be derived from,hard-edged industrial materials (i.e. machine,parts or commercial products) or organic items,from nature (i.e. vegetables, fruits, biomorphic,shapes) and produce their concept in multiples.,Works may range from sculptural assemblage to,functional pouring vessels, such as teapots.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In DEN 101 Composition I, an introductory,composition course, students practice the,fundamentals of college writing, reading, and,reflecting. In this course, students analyze a,variety of written and visual texts and respond in,college-level, thesis driven writing and creative,projects. DEN 101 stresses important academic,skills, including reading strategies, essay,planning and organization, citation, revision,,proofreading, and presenting before a group. This,class satisfies the General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Intro to Painting functions as a survey of,contemporary approaches to painting. Students,explore a range of oil and acrylic painting,techniques while directing the development of,particular ideas, themes, or subjects. The,technical goals in this course include,understanding the use of color properties to,depict illusionary space and form while examining,the relationships between material and metaphor,,surface and structure, image and meaning. ,Connections between research and practice are,strengthened through ideation methods based on,observational studies in addition to collecting,,sourcing and archiving visual resources. Studio,set up and safety, class critiques, visiting,artists and field trips round out the course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 103, DFN 104, DFN 116
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
Prerequisites:
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