Category: Studio Art & Craft

Catalog

DFA-120 PAINTING I

Intro to Painting functions as a survey of contemporary approaches to painting. Students explore a range of oil and acrylic painting techniques while directing the development of particular ideas, themes, or subjects. The technical goals in this course include understanding the use of color properties to depict illusionary space and form while examining the relationships between material and metaphor, surface and structure, image and meaning. Connections between research and practice are strengthened through ideation methods based on observational studies in addition to collecting, sourcing and archiving visual resources. Studio set up and safety, class critiques, visiting artists and field trips round out the course.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103, DFN 104, DFN 116

DFD-210 WEAVING

This course is an introduction to floor loom hand weaving through a series of material studies and finished projects. Students study basic weave structures through the research and exploration of color, fiber, and texture. Special focus is placed on sourcing color and material inspiration for fine art and applied design contexts.

Credits: 3

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DME-178 BLK BEG TOOL MAKING FOR OBJECT MAKER

This introductory course is an independent study in the making of functional hand tools specific to a chosen medium. Throughout the semester, the processing and treatment of different types of tool steels are emphasized. Students work on projects independent from one another based on each student’s specific interests. Design, steel characteristics, hot forging, riveting, heat-treating, and basic joinery are emphasized.

Credits: 3

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DME-378 BLK ADV TOOL MAKING FOR OBJECT MAKER

This advanced course is an investigation into the design and fabrication of functional hand tools specific to a selected medium. Students expand on the technical base of hand-forged process to explore mechanical hammering, the use of composite metals, and alternative materials. Students work on projects independently with relation to their specific interests. Throughout this semester the processing and treating of different types of tool steels, design, steel characteristics, hot forging, riveting, heat-treating, and basic joinery are emphasized. Through the design and execution of work each student is challenged to increase practical skills, understanding of sequence, and creative problem solving.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 278

DCE-116 SURFACE MATTERS

This course explores numerous glaze processes and application techniques and provides students with an understanding of how surface relates to and enhances three-dimensional forms. Weekly demonstrations and lectures give students the basis for solving structured assignments.

Credits: 3

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DFA-220 INTRODUCTION TO FIGURE PAINTING

This figurative painting course utilizes the painting principles acquired in Introduction to Painting. Emphasis is placed on color theory, value, illusion of form and space, compositional theory and paint application. Contemporary approaches to figurative painting are examined through class presentations and studio processes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFN 121

DFD-219 EMBELLISHED SURFACES

Students explore stitch by learning hand embroidery, sewing machine, and digital technologies used to construct images and pattern. While exploring traditional embellishment techniques, and unconventional materials such as water-soluble embroidery film, construction materials, found and recycled items. Participants are encouraged to develop a personal visual language through a series of class and individual projects. The course challenges students to develop concepts and ideas that expand the traditional notions of embellishment.

Credits: 3

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DGL-148 GLASSBLOWING WITH MOLDS

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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