AVIS-098 CERAMICS: SLIP CASTING

Open to all skill levels. Learn the basics of,clay model-making and plaster mold-making to make,multiple casts in slip. Intermediate students,will learn how to make more complex multi-part,molds. All students will also explore different,glazing and firing techniques including reduction,and electric firing. Limit 10 students. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:

AVIS-100 CERAMICS: WHEEL THROWING

Open to all skill levels including beginners. ,Learn the basics of using the potter’s wheel to,create your own functional ceramics. Intermediate,students will learn how to assemble pieces to,create multifaceted pieces. All students will,also explore different glazing and firing,techniques including: Reduction, Wood, and,Electric firing. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:

AVIS-114 FELTING

Learn the techniques used to make fabric by ,prep layers of wool and working them into felt.,Learn to create 3D objects such as vessels, ,slippers, hats and mittens as well as 2D items ,such as scarves, and wall art. learn Nuno Felting, Credits: 0 Prerequisites:

DMA-234 MODELING & TEXTURING

This course builds upon the Introduction to 3D,course, with more advanced projects in 3D,modeling, texturing, and setup. Students explore,the use of various techniques for using modeling,tools and workflows, explore hard and organic,surfaces, and plan for proper rigging. By the,completion of this course, students will have a,thorough understanding of how to prepare their,models for animation. Credits: … Continue reading “DMA-234 MODELING & TEXTURING”

DFN-132 PROCESS & MAKING

This course will familiarize students with the,basic construction and fabrication techniques of,design model construction. Through the completion,of a hand-held power tool model, students will be,introduced to the majority of tools, machines and,best practices needed to achieve successful models,and projects within the Model Shop. Special,emphasis is placed on a high level of,craftsmanship required in models for … Continue reading “DFN-132 PROCESS & MAKING”

DAD-110 ADVERTISING DESIGN AND TYPOGRAPHY

Projects explore typographic and composition,styles that create effective advertising for a,variety of media and channels. Students develop,design skills relative to specific advertising,and communication goals. Students learn the,layout process from thumbnails and refined,layouts to comprehensives produced on the,computer. Students are introduced to digital,software, file management and output, prepress,and on press production. Students design and,assemble a portfolio … Continue reading “DAD-110 ADVERTISING DESIGN AND TYPOGRAPHY”