Category: Undergraduate Course Catalog

DCR-316 DIGITAL PRINT AND PATTERN DESIGN

This is an Adobe Photoshop based course focusing,on creating interconnected repeat patterns and,textile artworks via painting, collage, and mixed,media. Students produce original designs, repeat,layouts, coordinates, and colorways while,exploring mood boards, color palettes and design,application. File management and printing options,are explained, and presentation skills are,emphasized using InDesign to create a final,process book along with a variety of material,studies.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 119

DFA-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

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

,FALL 2023,
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, COLLAGE: CONTEMPORARY METHODS AND MATERIALS,,This course will investigate and implement the,various materials, techniques, processes, and,concepts of contemporary collage. Students will,work with everything from traditional cut paper,,digital processes, video and audio, installation,,and more. The emphasis will always be on the,making of collages but with a strong consideration,of what this kind of image making does in terms of,meaning, its impact on contemporary art and visual,culture, and its relevance to most cultural forms,operating today.,
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, CURATOR AND GALLERY MANAGEMENT,
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,This course is an introduction to exhibition,planning and management within a contemporary art,gallery context. Through readings, presentations,,and hands-on experiences, students will learn,about the exhibition-making process, including,research, curation, exhibition design,,installation, and promotion. By the end of the,course, students will have gained practical,experience in organizing and managing an,exhibition and be equipped with the skills to,become curators and gallery workers within,contemporary art spaces. Open to Non-Majors

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFA 115, DFA 120

DMA-217 INTRODUCTION TO 3D COMPUTER GRAPHICS

This class introduces students to the basic,concepts and possibilities of computer animation,available through Maya. Students develop a basic,understanding of Maya as a program, along with,such general animation concepts as modeling,,texturing, rendering, fundamental motion and,’point of view’ (camera positioning). The goal,of this course is to build familiarity with the,tools, terminology and ideas involved in modeling,and moving in the virtual 3D world.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DMA-270 ANIMATION PRODUCTION

This course introduces the execution of the,animation production pipeline, in its entirety,,through the creation of two team-bases short,films-the faculty acting as the producer and,students covering all other aspects of production,within their assigned roles. Students will,further their understanding of film language,,layout, stylized design, and continuity in,animation. This course also prepares students for,their two semester Animation Projects classes as,well as future production studios throughout the,remainder of their academic career and beyond.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 120, DMA 201 (OR DMA 317)

DMA-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Photo majors.,

,WINTER 2024,

,INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL PRODUCTION ,

,In this course, students will research and,implement virtual production techniques at an,introductory level. The class will explore,,research, and test the process of merging,realistic film techniques with 3D virtual,backgrounds in service of compelling storytelling.,The processes of syncing real and virtual cameras,for real-time composition, executing real-time,compositing and projection compositing, and,simulating and matching lighting and effects,between the real and virtual worlds will be,explored.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

FLM-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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,SCORING FOR FILM,
,The practice of scoring for film is as old as film,itself. This course will concern itself with the,creation of original music to accompany the visual,medium. Students will learn the basics of music,terminology and composition and learn to record,and mix music with dialog and sound effects in the,creation of sound effects in the creation of,soundtracks for media production.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DAD-283 MARKETING AND MEDIA

Marketing provides the foundation for all,advertising and design communications. Students,study brands, positioning, target analysis,,research techniques, strategy development and,media placement. They practice writing and,analyzing creative strategy briefs for targeted,and diverse consumers and audiences for a broad,range of products, brands and social causes.,Through practical assignments, students are taught,the business side of successful communication.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 120, DAD 122

DAD-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

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

Credits: 12

Prerequisites: DAD 235, DAD 265, DAD 283

DCR-350 CRAFT JUNIOR STUDIO I

Students will be introduced to self-directed,research and production. Through studio, research,,and presentation assignments, students will,explore their personal artistic and expressive,interests. Critical readings, discussion, visiting,artists and critique will take place in class.,Documentation will be introduced. Students will,consider how group and individual identity inform,content, form, and context of artwork.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (OR DAH 202), DAH 218, DEN 239, DVC 200

DFA-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

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