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In this class students design a collection for a,brand. The collection can be either for a fashion,house, or a brand extension for a company that is,looking to expand to fashion. Students will,respond to a brand brief on a professional level,that will include research, a mood board, a,material and color board, illustrated collection,designs, flats and technical drawings of the total,look. Students will also produce a digital look,book
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD 205
This course introduces students to the creative,and technical processes of 2D digital animation,related to live action filmmaking-title design,,motion graphics, color correction, masking, keying,and basic compositing for visual effects. Students,will also learn best practices for asset creation,,file management and rendering.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 106
This seminar-style course is focused on the,business of film, presentation skills, and life,post-graduation. Students research and discuss,emerging topics in contemporary film production,and distribution, participate in focused critiques,on their in-progress thesis work, and refine their,professional package, including a demo reel, reel,breakdown, resume/CV, and web presence. It is a,companion course to the Film Thesis.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 403
Designed to convey the stages of human growth in,depth, this course approaches physical,,psychological, emotional and social development in,a format for teachers to implement in planning,developmentally and culturally appropriate,instruction. The educational needs of neurodiverse,and special needs children, and the resources,available to teachers for best meeting these,needs, are included throughout. Related topics,covered in this course include nurturing,creativity in K-12 students, teaching students,with poverty in mind, and fostering equitable,visual learning in diverse settings. Pre-service,visual arts teachers consider the implications of,the above material in field experiences in diverse,instructional settings with children. Ten hours,Field Experience in K-12 educational settings,required outside of class. All required field,hours and associated field experience assignments,must be completed before registration for the next,art education course. This course is open to,sophomore students and above. Course may count for,general elective credits for those who do not,pursue teacher certification. Students must pass,with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAE 200
This course examines the various approaches that,build the foundation for an emerging field of,Visual Culture and emphasizes its parallel,development with discussions about the gaze as a,historical and culturally constructed phenomenon.,This course satisfies the General Education,requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201
(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.,
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, SUMMER 2024,
,COSTA RICA,
,There’s nothing quite like the rain forests of the,”Rich Coast.” At its heart, the,Central American country boasts an epic landscape,that is home to nearly 5 percent of,the world’s biodiversity. Discover how fragile,these endangered ecosystems are as you,travel through different rainforest preserves and,unearth dazzling displays of color and,sound. Explore also the unique art and culture of,some of Costa Rica’s most vibrant,cities and towns.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SLP 007
This studio introduces the concept of the ceramic,object derived from plaster cast techniques and,the use of high-resolution molds. The emphasis is,on assembled forms and the use of groupings to,present a singular statement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DCE 112
The purpose of this workshop is to create and,refine new fiction in the form of flash or short,stories, novellas and/or novel chapters. Since,good writing rarely occurs in a vacuum, in,addition to providing critiques on student story,and chapter drafts, we will also discuss,materials from professional writers to help,deepen our own understanding of the craft of,fiction and the interplay between form and,content.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
This class is designed to vigorously extend ideas,explored in Introduction to Figure Painting, with,an opportunity to engage in more complex,figurative problems. Class discussions include,relevant topics on contemporary figurative art.,Emphasis is on larger format, longer studies and,formal painting,concerns.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFA 120, DFA 220
An in-depth, systematic exploration of the many,facets of color as it relates to dye chemistry. ,Students explore metric system dyeing of animal,,vegetable, and synthetic fibers utilizing,natural/vegetable dyes, fiber reactive, acid and,disperse dyes. A detailed and comprehensive dye,sample notebook and final project with emphasis,on color will be the result of this course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: