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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
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
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This is an advanced studio concerned with,fabrication and forming techniques for jewelry and,small scale metals. Students undertake projects,with an emphasis on individual expression, surface,embellishment and production strategies.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DME 241
This class is designed to vigorously extend ideas,explored in Introduction to Figure Painting, with,an opportunity to engage in more complex,figurative problems. Class discussions include,relevant topics on contemporary figurative art.,Emphasis is on larger format, longer studies and,formal painting,concerns.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFA 120, DFA 220
This course exposes students to various hand,forming and glazing techniques as it pertains to,the design and production of tableware. Along,with traditional methodologies, new processes are,offered.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.,
,WINTER 2024,
,ZIMBABWE,This is a study abroad course to Zimbabwe in,Southern Africa. Zimbabwe as a kingdom began in,the 9th century during the early Bantu migration,south and its historical architectural structures,still exist intact. In 1980, Detroit’s Motown,favorite, Stevie Wonder, dedicated a song together,with Bob Marley on Zimbabwe’s independence,celebration. Zimbabwe, like Detroit, is rooted in,art forms embedded in culture and a revolutionary,spirit.,This course provides students an opportunity to,learn about Zimbabwe, its history, culture and,contemporary significant in a global dialogue.,Students will interact with peers and,professionals from institutions and artist run,spaces in Zimbabwe. The course will be both,offsite and onsite. The course begins during the,winter semester where the focus is about,learning the history and culture through lectures,,literature, movies, and workshops. There will,be guest’s interaction to the campus and via,Skype. Students will connect with peers in,Zimbabwe to begin conversations prior to going,there. The onsite experience is an intense 15-,16 days where students are introduced to both,contemporary and traditional cultural spaces in,both the urban and rural areas of Zimbabwe. There,are workshops in specific spaces such as,Medicinal and Natural pigments at Dzimbanheta Art,Centre, Basketry Mbare Art Center,,printmaking at Animal Farm, to stone carving in,Tengenenge Village. The workshops will not,define the art produced from this course, rather a,shared platform to trigger ideas and,dialogue. The class will end with a one-night,exhibit in Harare derived from the course research,in collaboration with students from Chinhoyi,University of Technology, Harare Polytechnic and,the School of Visual Studies at the National,Gallery of Zimbabwe. This research will then be,shared on campus the following semester, Fall,2024.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SLP 007
This course explores garment construction,,metaphor, and personal adornment. Students will,develop skills in basic pattern drafting and,machine sewing techniques. There will be slide,presentations, visiting artists, and weekly,readings about various designers and artists who,approach clothing with an artistic vision. This,course is an excellent follow-up to Stitched,Assemblage.
Credits: 3
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This course is a multi-level studio with an,emphasis on fabrication and forming techniques,for,jewelry and small-scale metals.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course, students explore functional and,nonfunctional objects derived from the vessel,format. Advanced application of conceptual and,technical research in merged forms, experimental,structures and materials result in objects of,personal narrative as well as sculptural and,utilitarian significance.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DME 244
This course offers students the opportunity to,investigate drawing as an independent process of,art making. Students develop a personal,vocabulary through self-directed works.,Instruction is individualized to these specific,inquiries.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFA 245