Category: Studio Art & Craft Courses

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DGL-210 GLASSBLOWING COLOR THEORY

This class explores the interaction of color and,pattern through glassblowing techniques. Students,learn traditional techniques for using color,including cane, murrini, color overlays, color,cups, bit applications, and encalmo. Students work,up to developing their own designs and creating,their own unique techniques and color,applications. Students are responsible for,maintaining a sketchbook and giving assigned,presentations throughout the semester. The class,will primarily take place in the hot shop.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: TAKE DGL-142

DGL-213 OPTICS, GLASS AND IMAGE

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:

DGL-238 GLASS INSTALLATION

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

DCE-135 HANDBUILDING

Students are given a progressive series of,projects that promote exploration of both,traditional and alternative building techniques,such as coil, mold, slip cast, and slab. Once,these are completed, students choose a project of,particular interest and expand the idea to achieve,a personal contemporary expression.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DFD-320 ADVANCED SCREEN PRINTING ON FABRIC,,SCREEN PRINTING ON FABRIC

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

DGL-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-340 ADVANCED METALSMITHING & JEWELRY DESIGN

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

DFA-346 ADVANCED FIGURE PAINTING

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