Category: Studio Art & Craft

Catalog

DGL-244 GLASSBLOWING WITH IMAGERY

In this course, students learn in-depth color compositional techniques as they relate to glass and how they are applied to personal expression. The theme of this course is to integrate color composition imagery into blown glass. Referencing historic and contemporary glass, students develop a personal body of work reflecting researched topics and proficiency in skills they have developed. Some techniques covered include cain, frit and shard glass, and engraving and etching to produce compositions both decorative and painterly.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 135 OR DGL 142

DME-244 INTERMEDIATE HOLLOWARE

In this course, students explore functional and nonfunctional objects derived from the vessel format. Experimental forming methods for sheet metal are emphasized. Soldering and welding techniques such as raising and shell-forming for sheet metal are also presented.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 144

DME-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

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: DME 140

DFD-240 HOME DEC(ODE)

This course focuses on the creation of custom fabrics for home decor. Students will initially work on paper to create motifs and symbols that serve to carry meaning as contemporary cultural artifacts. These concepts will be refined and appropriated to suit its intended end use. Techniques may include weaving, knitting, printing, dyeing, embellishment, felting, and/or laser cutting. Basic sewing machine skills will be introduced and students will construct utilitarian objects with their fabrics.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DGL-265 BEGINNING GLASS LIGHTING

This beginning class teaches students how to transform the glass objects that they make into functional lighting devices. Fabrication, assembly, and finishing techniques will be introduced. Students will learn how to safely make electrical connections and select the appropriate components for their designs. The skills learned will be applied to creative projects. Craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design will be emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 142

DFA-345 ADVANCED PAINTING (CONTEMPORARY ISSUES)

This course addresses advanced painting problems, covering representational and nonrepresentational issues. Students have the opportunity to explore a broad range of materials and techniques and instruction is geared toward individual artistic concerns. Students in Advance Painting are exposed to issues and concerns relating to painting from a global perspective, inclusive of Western and non Western contemporary artists.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAH 218, DFA 251