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This class focuses on glass as a mediator of,image. Through material and optical,investigations, students will utilize glass as a,screen, filter, and lens. Students learn basic,glass forming techniques and utilize glass objects,as an actor in photography and video, which,results in images, objects, and installations.,Lectures, demonstrations, and critiques, will,encourage students to consider both the technical,and conceptual connections between glass and image,making.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course students learn to design,,fabricate, and evaluate glass installation. The,course is focused on developing installation,concepts that address space, interaction, and,architecture. Assignments address creating,multiples through basic glassblowing, mold,making, hot casting, coldworking, and gluing. ,Students also learn methods to mount, hang, and,install glass parts. Artistic research and,presentations on contemporary art, design, and,craft inform students’ understanding of glass,installation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGL 170, DGL 142
This course builds on the skills learned in Cast,Glass. Advanced students, in addition to trying,new techniques, may pursue self-directed projects.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take DGL 140
The purpose of this course is to further develop,the basic skills and techniques needed to make a,blown-glass form. Primary skills are reviewed;,additional techniques and projects are explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGL 142
Faculty Mentoring Required: Must Complete Plan of Work before registering for 3rd year.
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Second Semester
15 Credit Hours
Third Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GUS 100 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3§ |
| GUS 100 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3§ |
| DEN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3* |
| DAH 201 | Digital Narration: Africa | 3* |
| DAH 202 | Digital Narration: Asia | 3* |
| D– 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 305 | Art as Narrative | 3 |
| GUS 200-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| D– 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
| DNS 200-400 | Natural Science | 3 |
| D— 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
Sixth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 308 | Art as Propaganda | 3 |
| IAD 310 | IAD Research & Portfolio | 3 |
| GUS 200-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective (or) | 3*† |
| DVC 200-300 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| D— 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 407 | Interdisciplinary Thesis I | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| D– 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective (or) | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
Eighth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 408 | Interdisciplinary Thesis II | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DAE – – – | Art Education Elective | 3 |
| D— 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| D— 200-400 | General Education Elective | 3 |
*International students that require ELS-101 (4.0 cr); Total Credits = 121/122
Total credits: 121: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=15; Major=51; Gen Ed=42; Open Electives=12
GUS – Undergraduate Studio Elective – Required studio electives for the IAD major from an approved major/department. GUS course levls with an (*) exp. GUS 200*, must be satisfied at the level listed; other electives must be taken within the range listed (exp. 200-400 level). Mentoring is required for course approvals.
General Education Electives – Successfully complete any 200-400 level (non-required) Liberal Arts course, from subjects: DAH-Art History, DAS-Academic Studies, DEN-English, DHS-History, DLE-Liberal Elective, DNS-Natural Science DSS-Social Science, DPL-Philosophy, etc), DVC-Visual Culture.
Open Electives – Successfully complete any (3.0 credit) 100-400 level (non-required) course from an Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.
Scott Northrup
MA, The New School
BFA, College for Creative Studies
Faculty Mentoring Required: Must Complete Plan of Work before registering for 3rd year.
First Semester
15-16 Credit Hours
Third Semester
18 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GUS 100 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| GUS 100 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DEN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| DAH 200 | Western Art History/Visual Culture | 3* |
| DAH 201 | Digital Narration: Africa | 3* |
| DAH 202 | Digital Narration: Asia | 3* |
| DAE 250 | Human Development Creative & Visual Learning | 3 |
| D– 100-400 | Open Elective | 3 |
Fifth Semester
15 Credit Hours
Sixth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 308 | IAD Junior Thesis | 3 |
| IAD 310 | IAD Research & Portfolio | 3 |
| GUS 200-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective (or) | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| DAE 405 | Secondary Art Teaching: Meth, Math & Literacy | 3 |
Seventh Semester
15 Credit Hours
Eighth Semester
15 Credit Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAD 408 | Interdisciplinary Thesis II | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| GUS 300-400 | Undergraduate Studio Elective | 3 |
| DAH 200-400 | Art History Elective (or) | 3*† |
| DVC 200-400 | Visual Culture Elective | 3*† |
| DAE – – – | Art Education Elective | 3 |
Ninth Semester
12 Credit Hours
138-139
GUS – Undergraduate Studio Elective – Required studio electives for the IAD major from an approved major/department. GUS course levls with an (*) exp. GUS 200*, must be satisfied at the level listed; other electives must be taken within the range listed (exp. 200-400 level). Mentoring is required for course approvals.
General Education Electives – Successfully complete any 200-400 level (non-required) Liberal Arts course, from subjects: DAH-Art History, DAS-Academic Studies, DEN-English, DHS-History, DLE-Liberal Elective, DNS-Natural Science DSS-Social Science, DPL-Philosophy, etc), DVC-Visual Culture.
Open Electives – Successfully complete any (3.0 credit) 100-400 level (non-required) course from an Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
Art Education Elective – Successfully complete an approved 100-400 level studio course from an undergraduate major (outside of the assigned major). Art Ed Department Chair approval required for course selection.
This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.
Scott Northrup
MA, The New School
BFA, College for Creative Studies
Lee, Jhih-Yin
Ph.D. University of Georgia M.Ed. University of Houston
Amy Ruopp
Ph.D., EDS, University of Missouri
MAT, BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art
This course is an introduction to Asian visual,culture through a series of case studies in visual,narration in a wide variety of media and formats,from India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan. At,the same time, the course seeks to locate,individual narratives in the larger narrative,traditions and the socio-political contexts from,which they emerge. The focal narratives range from,painted and sculpted cycles in the architectural,space of public monuments, to individual hand,scrolls and manuscripts that have more limited and,private audiences and viewing protocols. This,course examines each work of art in its particular,cultural contexts, including its patron, maker,,and original consumers. Students study the use of,visual narratives in the construction of ideals by,emperors, religious devotees and scholars,construct. In this light we will study visual,narratives that have accompanying verbal texts as,well as those that stand alone.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
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: