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Students expand their understanding of the,fundamentals of drawing and sketching, and develop,their own personal sense of style and enhanced,skill. A variety of drawing techniques are,explored with a focus on creative composition,,design and visual narrative. Additionally, the,human figure will be explored as a basis of,understanding gesture, proportion, geometric forms,in space and the definition of complex surfaces.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 101
The Special Projects 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 course will familiarize the student with,basic construction and fabrication techniques of,the wood and metal shops at CCS. Through the,completion of a series of small projects,,students will be introduced to the majority of,tools and machines within the shops. Students,will also learn a wide variety of methods and,techniques needed to safely complete future,projects. Safety is the MOST essential function,of this course. Students will earn the,certification required for continued shop access,by receiving at minimum a grade of 2.0 / C in,this class.
Credits: 3
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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
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This course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of two dimensional,design, including the exploration and application,,of color theory. Students explore Concentration,Specific design concepts, through lectures,,readings, discussions, hands-on, studio,assignments and critiques; translating 2D design,concepts from traditional to digital mediums,(Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator). Students will,design and produce compelling presentation,materials and asset layouts with effective,messaging using proper proportion, composition,,typographical considerations and meaning and,tension.
Credits: 3
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This course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of three-dimensional,design. The course develops visual aesthetic,sensitivity to three-dimensional line, plane, form,and space. Students execute hands-on studio,assignments and critiques and explore design,concepts through lectures, readings, and,discussions. The scope and sequence allows for,student exploration of diverse artists and,designers. Within the concepts presented, students,will respond with work that addresses a breadth of,lived experience as well as contemporary human and,environmental issues in design.
Credits: 3
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In this course, students explore the computer as a,tool to support an artist/designer’s practice,,including the software required for creative,digital imagery in both pixel and vector-based,software. Students work with industry standard,software packages appropriate for art and design,to gain an understanding of the tools used to,create and manipulate digital imagery.
Credits: 3
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The study of Color Theory attempts to understand,and predict human response to the sensation of,individual colors, color combinations and usages,in terms of optics and the contexts in which,colors occur. In this course students are,introduced to color theory through systems that,have been developed throughout history as a means,of understanding the perceptual impact of color,interaction. Studio projects will engage the,study of color pigments, from natural to synthetic,sources, color as both material and phenomena in,the natural world and the context of color in a,variety of differentiating media and printing,processes. The question of how color functions,will also be explored through a variety of,cultural and psychological perspectives that,inform both symbolic and linguistic properties of,color.
Credits: 3
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This course examines the language, role and,function of 3D design in art and culture. ,Students explore the language of 3D design in a,survey of art and design contexts such as fashion,,product design, architecture, contemporary art and,the natural world. Students will create a visual,archive of 3D visual form that demonstrates an,understanding of a basic visual grammar (such as,mass, volume, plane, edge, hard, soft,,transparency, opacity, etc.). The course takes,students through the process of research, design,,material investigation, and fabrication. ,Research, material experimentation, and,craftsmanship will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
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This course will familiarize students with the,basic construction and fabrication techniques of,design model construction. Through the completion,of a hand-held power tool model, students will be,introduced to the majority of tools, machines and,best practices needed to achieve successful models,and projects within the Model Shop. Special,emphasis is placed on a high level of,craftsmanship required in models for industry. ,This course will familiarize students with,surfacing techniques appropriate to model making,and painting processes. Students learn a wide,variety of methods and techniques needed to safely,complete future projects. Safety is the MOST,essential function of this course.
Credits: 3
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