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In this course, students will learn the,technicalities in creating a drawing for,production, also known as a tech pack. Students,will learn how to develop a design concept for,the next step of production. The tech pack will,make the communication process more efficient,between the designer and the,manufacturer/prototyping.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 119
Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester of study at an accredited institution,abroad. Information is available from,International Student Services.
Credits: 12
Prerequisites:
This advanced film production course picks up,where Narrative Filmmaking I left off. It allows,students to focus their energies on the production,of a short of their own design, while continuing,to develop their technical skillset. The class is,a functioning small production studio, with,students crewing for each other in a range of,roles, participating in location scouting, casting,calls, the post-production pipeline, and regular,critiques. The entire production process and the,business of film will be addressed.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 325 OR DMA 325
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:
This course concentrates on significant movements,within the field of photography and accompanying,historical and political events that occurred,from the invention of photography in 1839 through,its many stages of development to the present,day. The course further reflects on how,photography continues to influence cultures,globally. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
Art is not created in a vacuum. It exists within,contexts that are historical, cultural,,political, economic, technological, and physical., This course uses social theory to explore the,relationship between art and practice and the,urban environment. The class will examine the,perspectives of important thinkers in course,modules organized around major themes. Case,studies of specific art practices will also be,examined. These case studies will demonstrate a,diverse set of cultural viewpoints and strategies.,Ultimately, this course offers students an,opportunity to study art as an aspect of personal,identity, a mode of social organization, and a,source of critical and imaginative power within,the city. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH 202)
In this course, students are encouraged to break,away from tradition by combining imagination and,metaphorical imagery with practicality.,Handbuilding and slipcasting techniques are,utilized in creating a teapot. Throughout the,term, students focus on a singular form,,developing a design that can range from extremely,minimal to baroque in style. The final project,includes presentation of the teapot.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course offers a rich, multicultural,perspective on literature – from classic American,and European texts, to important works from,Asian,,African, and Middle Eastern cultures. Students,are challenged to read and analyze for content,,style, and form, investigate texts through,library,research, learn to apply literary terminology,,and,compose critical essays utilizing primary and,secondary sources. This course satisfies the,General Elective requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
Contemporary Drawing serves as an investigation of,drawing as a primary mode of expression. Students,will examine historical, experimental, traditional,and unconventional methods for creating drawings.,A strong focus is placed on concept development as,students respond to specific assignments that,engage a broad range of issues and ideas.,Individual aesthetic and expression is developed,as students hone their ability to articulate ideas,through drawing, critique presentation and an,artists’ statement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFA 105
The workshop style format of this class,introduces students to a variety of printing,methods using hand-cut stencils and photo,emulsion. Techniques include preparing original,artwork for multi-color patterned yardage,,improvisational (freestyle) printing, and,engineering placement prints. Textile pigments,,thickened dye, and discharge pastes will be,introduced. Special focus is placed on material,exploration, color mixing, and registration of,multiple screens.
Credits: 3
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