Students create a series of works that are,developed around a central theme pertinent to,their personal interests. An advanced level of,printing techniques with dye will be explored,while expanding the knowledge and proficiency,within the craft of printed textiles. Research of,varied sources, written artist statement, and,documentation of the creative process and finished,works are complementary to the professional,practice of this studio course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFD 220
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,document.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The final required course examines concepts of,contemporary design practice within the area of,Communication Design. In this course students,expand their understanding of various forms of,practice, from independent contract to,junior/senior positions in studio ownership. The,course is dedicated to the review, analysis,,preparation of an individual comprehensive,portfolio. Based on personal goals and faculty,assessment, students develop tools to position,themselves in the professional market. These,would include resume, websites, print,,communications, and other materials to prepare,them for their professional studio practice. This,course includes on-site/remote visits that,includes BIPOC business leaders and studios,practitioners as additional preparation for,entering the professional design market.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGD 312, DGD 317
This intermediate class teaches students how to,combine coldworking and hot working processes. ,Students explore technical processes in-depth,,including cutting, polishing, gluing, and surface,embellishment. Students learn to safely and,effectively utilize cold-working and hot working,to solve fabrication problems and develop an,expressive language with the material. ,Craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design are,emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGL 142, DGL 170
Students will develop a process and skills in,using painted value and color to define,composition, form, light, and space depicting,diverse cultures and perspectives. This is in,order to employ the basics of professional,illustrative working methods using water and ,oil-based painting mediums with additional,fundamental media.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 101, DIL 147
In this course, students focus on mixed markets of,fashion and pop culture. This is not a fashion,course in the traditional sense, but it is,established for students interested in fashion and,lifestyle markets. An individual approach and,experimentation with different media in the,handling of figures and products is emphasized.,Projects include editorial illustration for,fashion and pop culture periodicals, illustrations,to promote beauty, body positivity, inclusivity,,lifestyle products, clothing lines, and,development of a personal brand. Students are,encouraged and guided on how to explore and,research how fashion illustration relates to race,,gender, sexual orientation/Identity,,disability/differently-abled, global cultures, and,economic class.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 231, DIL 261
In this course, students explore numerous,technologies, techniques, and ideas that are at,the cutting edge of the illustration industry. Key,concepts include implementing movement, applying,various programs and applications to their,process, and the exploration of virtual reality,and how illustration can be applied to 3D spaces,with concepts and ideas that are aimed at a,diverse global audience.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 342
In this course, students are acquainted with,computer-aided drafting (CAD) for interior design,by constructing detailed documents and plans. The,course is designed to introduce students to the,technologies used in the interior design field for,the appropriate preparation of documents.,Students’ expand their knowledge of dimensioning,spaces through the development of plans,,elevations, sections, interior details and other,standard conventions that are part of construction,documents. Concepts are introduced in this class,where students will look at how humans respond to,environments, including ADA, inclusive and,universal design.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 127, DIN 128, DIN 130
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,
FALL 2023,
,MASONITE,In this course, a professional project,encompassing knowledge and skills gained in,previous years, is developed. Projects may include,an internship, workshop or mentor experience and,is meant to be an intensive,culmination/integration project that highlights,the student’s portfolio.,Department permission is required for registration
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Care of the City: Detroit is an introduction to,Social Practice and Post-Studio art which through,an exploration of spaces of marginality and,collapse in cities in relation to durational,collaboration with communities as a response to,collapse and as evidence of an ethics of care. The,main question pursued: what does it mean to care,for a city? And: is care a choice? We shall make,numerous visits in Detroit as well as extended,comparisons with Chicago (Theaster Gates), New,Orleans (Paul Chan and Joshua Decter), Houston,(Rick Lowe), and Los Angeles (Suzanne Lacy). We,shall explore the image of the city in Social,Practices through music (Marvin Gaye), poetry, and,film (the League of Revolutionary Black Workers).,Short readings in philosophy, theology, and,psychology will complement cultural, historical,,and aesthetic texts in an attempt to develop a,critical practice distinctive to the new,experiences emerging in Social Practice and,post-studio forms and the ethics of care.
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).