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Students create a series of works that are,developed around a central theme pertinent to,their personal interests. An advanced level of,printing techniques with dye will be explored,while expanding the knowledge and proficiency,within the craft of printed textiles. Research of,varied sources, written artist statement, and,documentation of the creative process and finished,works are complementary to the professional,practice of this studio course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFD 220
Building on Image Concepts I, this course explores,still and moving digital images as a common,language and an artistic practice. Students will,build technical skills through a combination of,intuition, technical refinement, and collective,play while exploring narrative, documentary, and,experimental forms.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 135
This required typography course, the third in the,sequence of three, applies an understanding of,two-dimensional design space and the unique nature,of typographic communication principles. Building,on experiences in Typography I & II, students,expand their ability to work with typographic,sequential systems of communication. Students,expand the ability to use various methods,,techniques and materials in the creation of a,large scale typographic prototype. Content used,in this course presents design’s complex history,,while also providing student the opportunity to,lend their point of view in content analysis. ,Students may elect to take additional courses,,Typography IV and Type Design, starting in the,junior year.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGD 152 OR DGD 201
Students acquire practical experience that,parallels the processes and methods used in,design offices. Students work on client-based,projects with the assistance of a faculty,supervisor. Projects follow all the steps in the,design process, including client contact, concept,development, client presentations and the,resolution of an appropriate communication,response in printer or interactive. Projects,briefs include integration of BIPOC organization,,non-profit institutions, and inclusive design,methods.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGD 311 OR DGD 312
In this course, students learn glassblowing using,molds to extend form-making potential and to,fabricate unique molds. Techniques covered,include optical, two part and free-form molds.,Mold materials of plaster, wood, metal, sand and,graphite are explored. The use of glass color,and cold work finishing techniques complete the,experience. Projects realized include,utilitarian vessels, sculptural and architectural,elements.
Credits: 3
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The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course explores various procedures and,professional methods used in creating and,developing powerful, dynamic solutions for a,variety of subjects including social justice and,climate justice and sustainability among other,important issues. Students learn how to clearly,communicate the one idea or symbol associated with,a poster. This course takes students from,preliminary sketches to finished art and involves,the use of many mediums (oils, acrylics, etc) and,techniques.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 246, DIL 261
In this course students learn how to,synthesize ideas and narratives of written texts,into effective illustration. In addition, best,practices and working methods of an editorial and,publishing illustrator will be learned. By the,end of this course, the students will demonstrate,a knowledge of how current conceptual editorial,illustration practice relates to issues,surrounding race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, climate,change/justice/sustainability, global cultures,,and economic class.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 231
In this course, students are introduced to the,technical drawing and graphic communication skills,required for success in the field of interior,design. A variety of black and white media used,to communicate design concepts and create ideation,sketches and presentation techniques are explored.,Emphasis is on understanding concepts that develop,creative thinking processes.
Credits: 3
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In this course, students learn about the,appropriate selection of lighting for,specification in interior environment,applications. Lighting principles and technologies,are facilitated through the design problems,created in the studios.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 232