DFA-253 TIME AND DIGITAL MEDIA

In this course students are introduced to sound,,video, and performance as a means to examine,contemporary interdisciplinary studio practice. ,Individual and collaborative assignments explore,a range of themes and ideas that manifest through,an integration of traditional materials and,techniques with time and digital based media. ,Presentation, display, and documentation of work,is critically considered with-in the context of,performative, sight … Continue reading “DFA-253 TIME AND DIGITAL MEDIA”

DFA-260 BEGINNING SCREEN PRINTING

This course acquaints students with a wide range,of screenprinting techniques and approaches using,a variety of inks and a range of experimental,materials. Students discover the medium’s,flexibility, exploring the inherent,cross-connections and expressive possibilities of,photomechanical, screen stencil, monotype and,digital processes. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 104 DFN 119 DFN 120 DFA 105

PCS-122 DRAWING II-STYLE & SKILL

This course is for high school students in Dual,Enrollment program. Course is cross-listed with,DFN 112, and uses same syllabus as required by,Foundations Dept. Taught by Foundations faculty,and students attend with college students.,,Students will expand their understanding of the,fundamentals of drawing and sketching, and develop,their own personal sense of style and enhanced,skill. Advanced drawing techniques are … Continue reading “PCS-122 DRAWING II-STYLE & SKILL”

DFA-351 EXPERIMENTAL PRINTMAKING

An interdisciplinary approach: printmaking is a, unique way to make images and to think about the, construction of images. It emphasizes thinking in, layers and processes that value indirect and, highly mediated production. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 101, DFA 105, DFA 115, DFA 215

PCS-139 COLOR AND LIGHT STUDIES

Color and light studies will introduce students to,the theory and practice of color through,observation, experimentation, readings,,screenings, discussion, and creative projects.,They will develop a working color vocabulary,considering sensory experience, the psychology of,color, personal preference, and historical and,symbolic meanings of color. Students will also,gain a fundamental and practical understanding of,mixing color through traditional and,non-traditional materials. This class … Continue reading “PCS-139 COLOR AND LIGHT STUDIES”

DMA-232 DRAWING TECH FOR VISUAL MEDIA

This class offers the student the opportunity to,observe and draw the figure from life, both human,(examining a multitude of varied form) and animal.,We will be drawing in class as well as on,location. The focus will be on quick sketches,,observing a wide range of diverse figure in motion,through gestural poses in class and observing,animals and people … Continue reading “DMA-232 DRAWING TECH FOR VISUAL MEDIA”

DMA-257 VIS COMM 3 MATERIAL INDICATION

Being able to indicate materials in a convincing,manner is the next step in a concept designer’s,foundation. This class is the continuation of,Drawing1, 2 and Digital Fundamentals honing,student’s skills in perspective and rendering. ,Students will dive deeper into Photoshop to become,comfortable with its toolset and application. ,They will digitally execute volumes and shading,and then move forward … Continue reading “DMA-257 VIS COMM 3 MATERIAL INDICATION”

DMA-310 MAQUETTE SCULPTURE

In this course students create three,entertainment,sculptures, three to twelve inches in height,,commonly referred to as maquettes. A maquette is,a small sculpture of an animated character,intended to be used as a conceptual guide in the,creation of a final work. The ability to capture,and represent a character in sculpture has many,applications in the entertainment and toy,industry. Creation … Continue reading “DMA-310 MAQUETTE SCULPTURE”