Category: Course Listing

DMA-381 HARD SURFACE SCULPTING

This course focuses on digital modeling and,sculpting and the design development of hard,surface assets/characters/vehicles as they relate,to game design and animation. Treatments and,synopsis will describe the theme based back story,,rationale, and visual design. Students will learn,the sculpting and modeling techniques of,conceptual artists and digital sculptors, to,create models for film and game design focused on,high resolution conceptual models and baked game,models. Students will exit the course with a,finished and highly developed portfolio of,sculptures and models, rendered and complete with,textures.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 341

DMA-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-277 BLK INTER CONTEMPORARY DECORATIVE IRON

This course combines the tools and practices of,the traditional blacksmith with modern machine and,fabrication technology. Students explore the,forging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals into a,variety of decorative and utilitarian objects with,an emphasis on contemporary fabrication,techniques. Topics include discipline relevant,terms and vocabulary, related technology, tool,making, and a survey of this versatile process,with a focus on its contemporary application.,Intermediate students expand on the technical base,of hand-forged process to explore mechanical,hammering, arc welding, machining, and cold,joinery. Design and execution of work challenges,each student to increase practical skills in the,execution, sequence, and creative problem solving.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 177

DNS-321 THE BRAIN: PSYCHOLOGY, ART & BEHAVIOR

Does it matter how your brain produces the rich,sensory array of the world surrounding you? As an,artist, what can you control of the visual,activities that seem so automatic? This course,examines the experimental steps leading up to the,most recent model of brain function, including,information from MRI imaging, questions about,brain plasticity (the ability to reprogram cell,functions), and the ways experience changes the,brain. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102 OR DEN 108

DPH-285 SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,

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BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY II
,This course furthers the student’s exploration of,black and white photography through expanded,practices in the darkroom. Students are introduced,to larger film formats, produce larger prints,,experiment with alternative developers, learn more,advanced toning methods, and professionally,present final images. Technical proficiency is,expected in creating a more advanced visual voice,through analog images.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 151

DPL-331 PHILOSOPHY OF THE ARTS

The purpose of this course is to take the student,on an in-depth tour of some of the major,philosophical issues concerning art. Students,examine and criticize theories about the nature of,art and about its role in human society. Students,gain new insights about art, an understanding of,philosophical method,and especially, an,appreciation for how and why art is a proper,object of philosophical inquiry. No prior,background in either philosophy or art is,presupposed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).

DPR-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,

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,VISUAL STORYTELLING: 2D DESIGN & LAYOUT ,

,In this course, students will explore various,digital tools that focus on 2D graphic layout and,image manipulation. Through engaging various,reading investigation and in project-based,learning situations, students will develop an,understanding of Gestalt theory and its,application to visual elements such as,compositional space, balance, contrast, direction,,emphasis, pattern, and proportion. They will also,learn the basics of working with type and fonts to,create visual hierarchy, organization, and,effective messaging. Moreover, students will be,introduced to selected AI tools within the Adobe,Creative Suite that assist in image manipulation,and modification. Lastly, the course will provide,instruction on proper digital file management and,optimization techniques.

Credits: 3

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