AYTH-210 HAND LETTERING

This hands on program for parents and young,children, as active participants together,,encourages this child to explore his/her world,and seeks to help the young artist establish a,link between themselves and the natural and,urbamnn environments. This sensory stimulation,is then guided through art. One tuition and,material fee includes one child and one adult.

Credits: 0

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DCR-240 MATERIAL RESEARCH METHODS

In this course students discover how research,,design, and critique inform the creative process.,Throughout the semester students learn and apply,research strategies that advance design and,foster critical thinking that impacts,professional growth within their creative,projects. Through assigned readings,,presentations, individual research projects,,class discussion and critique students explore,historic precedent, and examine innovative,contemporary ideas relevant to design and the,production of successful craft objects. Themes,include art, science, concept development,,material studies, form and function. Students,acquire visual acumen, and gain vocabulary,necessary for professional discourse by reviewing,and evaluating the work of contemporary artists,and designers, critiquing artwork in class and,exploring ideas in the context of their personal,studio activities.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 116, DFN 117, DFN 118, DFN 119

DFA-365 INSTALLATION/SITE

This course explores the theory and practice of,creative site activation through material,,technological and performance-based interventions.,Students will have the opportunity to work in,extended relationships to site and space, via,light, sound, time based technologies like video,,and performance. Students will investigate,installation as active experience between artist,and site, and site and the question of audience.,Open to non-majors with departmental approval.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFA 105, DFA 130, DFA 253

DFN-117 2D DESIGN PRINCIPLES

This course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of two dimensional,design, including the exploration and application,,of color theory. Students explore Concentration,Specific design concepts, through lectures,,readings, discussions, hands-on, studio,assignments and critiques; translating 2D design,concepts from traditional to digital mediums,(Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator). Students will,design and produce compelling presentation,materials and asset layouts with effective,messaging using proper proportion, composition,,typographical considerations and meaning and,tension.

Credits: 3

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