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DFN-139 COLOR AND LIGHT STUDIES

Students will be introduced to the theory and,practice of color through observation,,experimentation, readings, screenings, discussion,,and creative projects. They will develop a,working color vocabulary considering sensory,experience, the psychology of color, personal,preference, as well as historical and symbolic,meanings of color. Students will also gain a,basic and practical understanding of mixing color,through traditional and non-traditional materials.,This class is experiential and open ended, an,attempt to arrive at an understanding of color as,an evolving scientific, philosophical, and,cultural phenomenon.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

GRD-608 CO-CREATION AND PARTICIPATORY DESIGN

Trends in the 21st Century have paved the way for,a participatory approach to design. New tools,such as open-source technology, the transparency,of internet media, and the ethos of,crowd-sourcing are now insisting on the,democratized creation of goods, services, and,experiences. The goal of this class is for,students to understand human-centered and,participatory methods of design-conducting,observational research, interviews and workshops,,undertaking internal and external research,activities, generating conceptual frameworks, and,formulating insights related to the synthesis of,the research data-while communicating findings,and concepts to project sponsors in a clear and,compelling manner.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

MOD-602 MOTION DESIGN STUDIO II

This is the second in a series of studio courses,on the MF and MFA Motion Design programs. These,studio courses enable students explore modes of,moving image narrative. Building on technical,courses in the program curriculum, students will,use the analysis and critique of contemporary,narratives to develop their own motion design,methodology.

Credits: 3

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