Category: Course Listing

DCE-375 ADVANCED HAND-BUILT POTTERY

The vast majority of the history of pottery and,vessel-making is dominated by hand-building,techniques. For thousands of years prior to the,advent of the powered pottery wheel, early,artisans formed pottery with just their hands, and,later, an assortment of hand-wielded tools. This,class draws direct inspiration from this history,as it is reflected in a range of cultures, while,also focusing on the significance of contemporary,hand-built pottery in the industrial era of today.,Students make functionally and conceptually,oriented pottery using a range of hand-building,techniques including coiling, slab work,,extruding, and hollowing-out.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCE-275

DEN-410 AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS

This course introduces students to major African,American authors of the 20th and 21st centuries,,including Morrison, Ellison, Wright, Hurston,,Mosley, and Gaines. The course surveys an,extensive collection of social and cultural,viewpoints present in American authors of African,descent.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 239

DFD-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:

DGD-317 PROFESSIONAL STUDIO PRACTICE I

This required course, the first in a series of two,courses, examines concepts of contemporary design,practice within the area of Communication Design. ,In this course students will develop an,understanding of various forms of practice, from,independent contract to junior/senior positions to,studio ownership. Through on-site/virtual studio,visits that includes BIPOC business leaders,,students will learn first hand professional,expectations. Students develop an understanding,of business tools used by professionals. Students,create a kit of materials to prepare them for the,design market, including resume, writing design,briefs, project proposals, time management,platforms, preliminary understanding of taxes and,copyright policies, and junior level portfolio. ,The second course, Professional Studio Practice II,will be taken in their senior year, as preparation,for entering the professional design market.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 212, DGD 277

DGD-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400,SPECIAL TOPIC TYPOGRAPHY

The Special Project course is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific,to the area being explored.,
,WINTER 2024,
,MOTION BRANDING,This motion design course is an elective and,expands on the concepts and methods presented in,previous motion design courses. Students will,develop their understanding of how messages are,created in a time-based context using typography,,image, sound, and semiotics. Projects will,integrate 2D animation concepts and digital tools,and techniques relevant to communication design,majors to explore the important role of motion,graphics in branding and video creation. Projects,consider appropriate messaging structures with,audience(s)/User(s) needs and intents as a primary,focus.,
,DESIGN ENTREPRENEUR ,
,This elective ?course expands on a student’s,understanding of design studio practice by,introducing the concept of designer as,entrepreneur. Research into markets, and capacity,will be presented, along with expanded design,methodologies to help move solutions from concept,to marketplace. Students will design a small,edition of objects that work as a set with a,market(s) or user(s) in mind. Students will be,exposed to alternative models of making that,include but are not limited to publishing,,authorship, curation and product development.,Students will explore alternative tools,,techniques, and substrates that will expand their,prototyping capabilities low-fi to high fidelity,,will be utilized to aid in the creation of,well-crafted design solutions

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 311

DGL-365 ADVANCED GLASS LIGHTING

This advanced class teaches students how to,transform the glass objects that they make into,functional lighting devices. Fabrication,,assembly, and professional finishing techniques,will be explored in-depth. Students will,confidently and safely make electrical connections,and select the appropriate components for their,designs. These refined skill sets will be applied,to creative projects and used to solve real-world,design problems. Professionalism, problem-solving,,and craftsmanship will be emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 142, DGL 265

DIL-246 ANATOMICAL FIGURE ILLUSTRATION

This course provides students with a comprehensive,survey of the entire human skeleton and major,muscle areas as they relate to figure,illustration. Focusing on human anatomy lectures,,composition, proportion, and life drawings,,students create their own anatomy sketchbooks.,Study of the head, hands, and feet is a major part,of this course, along with figure construction,,using photo reference. Figure sculpture is also,incorporated as the students create their own bone,and muscle studies out of clay. A variety of,media and illustration techniques are used.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 159, DIL 247