Category: Studio Art & Craft Courses

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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

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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DFD-220 SCREEN PRINTING ON FABRIC

The workshop style format of this class,introduces students to a variety of printing,methods using hand-cut stencils and photo,emulsion. Techniques include preparing original,artwork for multi-color patterned yardage,,improvisational (freestyle) printing, and,engineering placement prints. Textile pigments,,thickened dye, and discharge pastes will be,introduced. Special focus is placed on material,exploration, color mixing, and registration of,multiple screens.

Credits: 3

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DGL-170 BEGINNING HOT AND COLD GLASSWORK

This beginning class teaches students how to apply,cold-working processes to hot formed glass. A,variety of processes are introduced including,cutting, polishing, gluing, and surface,embellishment. Students learn to safely and,effectively utilize cold-working equipment and,apply cold techniques and tools to solve,fabrication problems. Students also apply their,skills to creative projects. Craftsmanship,,problem-solving, and design are emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 142

DME-241 INTERMEDIATE METALSMITHING & JEWELRY,DESIGN

This studio is the second level of exploration,concerned with fabrication and forming techniques,for jewelry and small scale metals. The emphasis,within this course is directed research into,topics of technical proficiency, material,vocabulary and creative problem solving.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 140