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DEN-239 SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE

This course offers a rich, multicultural,perspective on literature – from classic American,and European texts, to important works from,Asian,,African, and Middle Eastern cultures. Students,are challenged to read and analyze for content,,style, and form, investigate texts through,library,research, learn to apply literary terminology,,and,compose critical essays utilizing primary and,secondary sources. This course satisfies the,General Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DFA-220 INTRODUCTION TO FIGURE PAINTING

This figurative painting course utilizes the,painting principles acquired in Introduction to,Painting. Emphasis is placed on color theory,,value, illusion of form and space, compositional,theory and paint application. Contemporary,approaches to figurative painting are examined,through class presentations and studio processes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFN 121

DFD-219 EMBELLISHED SURFACES

Students explore stitch by learning hand,embroidery, sewing machine, and digital,technologies used to construct images and,pattern. While exploring traditional,embellishment techniques, and unconventional,materials such as water-soluble embroidery film,,construction materials, found and recycled items.,Participants are encouraged to develop a personal,visual language through a series of class and,individual projects. The course challenges,students to develop concepts and ideas that,expand the traditional notions of embellishment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DGD-152 TYPOGRAPHY II

This required typography course is the second in a,sequence of three, that develops an understanding,of 2D design space and the unique nature of,typographic communication principles. Building on,Typography I, students expand their ability to,work with typographic form, understanding the,nuance of language-based messages, and,organization through projects that introduce,organizational systems, grids, and the associated,nomenclature. Classifications, and anatomy of,letterforms, are integrated into projects,,language hierarchy, image, and rhetorical elements,in order to develop sequential narrative,communication. This course helps students apply,the role of analog and digital tools to achieve,well-crafted solutions with specific intent.,Content used in this course presents design’s,complex history, while also providing students the,opportunity to lend their point of view on content,analysis. Students may elect to take additional,Type courses, Type IV and Type Design in their,junior year.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 151

DGD-365 IMMERSIVE SPACES

This required interaction course, the last of,three, moves into more complex design principles,,code language(s), hardware/software used in the,creation of dynamic communication design solutions,that are physical, human-centric experiences that,extends our understanding of user(s) and user,groups that consider digital accessibility through,the integration of user testing, performance, and,play. Through assigned projects students will,apply an understanding of typographic form,,message and organizational systems in the context,of moderated physical user experiences in spaces,large and small. Students are encouraged to move,beyond explore and engage new tools and platforms,in order to achieve informed design solutions.,Contemporary themes of interactive communication,and culture, including elements of media theory,are presented. Students may elect to take,additional courses in Interaction Design like,Experience I and II, in the junior and senior,year.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 264, DGD 212 OR DGD 277

DGD-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first-semester senior students,in good academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (Fall or Winter) or full year,studying at another member institution in the,United States or abroad. Application information,is available in the Academic Advising and,Registration Office.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

DHS-301 AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC AND CULTURE

This course focuses on the interdisciplinary,study of aspects of American culture through its,music. We will explore the cultural,interrelationship of the social, political,,economic, historical and aesthetic influences,that have formed the context and development of,American music genres. Throughout we emphasize,popular, innovative and sometimes experimental,musical forms and their basis in individual,communities. In that process we explore what,seems to have made musical forms “speak” to our,ancestors and to us. We also explore how the,rise of mass-market music and the music industry,has affected this history. Classes combine,discussion of reading materials, discussion of,films, presentations from guest musicians and,music historians, and, above all, listening to,music.

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).

DIL-270 ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN

This course introduces students to basic design,concepts, use of image, color, principles of,typographic composition, structure and message,hierarchy. Students participate in a four-week,printmaking experience integrated with new,technologies. Industry standard programs and,applications are utilized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 158, DIL 159

DIL-342 JUNIOR STUDIO B

In this course, junior illustration students will,begin the process of creating a focused body of,illustration that demonstrates a consistent,theme, is aimed at their chosen markets, and is,the beginning of serious professional portfolio,development. Students will also write a brief,assessing their own picture-making process and,goals. Presentation and public speaking skills,will be emphasized. Through this process of,self-assessment, and with the guidance of their,instructor, students will begin to develop an,understanding of their own mediums and the,professional illustrator’s workflow process. In,this course, junior illustration students will,begin the process of creating a focused body of,illustration that demonstrates a consistent,theme, is aimed at their chosen markets, and is,the beginning of serious professional portfolio,development. Students will also write a brief,assessing their own picture-making process and,goals. Presentation and public speaking skills,will be emphasized. Through this process of,self-assessment, and with the guidance of their,instructor, students will begin to develop an,understanding of their own mediums and the,professional illustrator’s workflow process. In,combination with researching their chosen,illustration markets, students are guided in the,exploration of how their body of work and ideas,relate to race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, global cultures, and,economic class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 340