BEGINNING STUDETNS WILL BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH ALL,ASPECTS OF WOODWORKING, INCLUDING MATERIALS AND,PROCESSES, PROJECT PLANNING AND LAYOUT,,CONSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLY METHODS AND FINISHING,TECHNIQUES. STUDENTS WILL CHOOSE TO WORK IN ONE,OF THREE AREAS: FURNITURE, WOODTURNING, OR,CARVING. MORE ADVANCED STUDENTS CAN WORK ON,SELF-DIRECTED PROJECTS. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
Students will be introduced 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, as well as historical and symbolic,meanings of color. Students will also gain a,basic and practical understanding of mixing color,through traditional and non-traditional materials.,This class is … Continue reading “DFN-139 COLOR AND LIGHT STUDIES”
This advanced CG course builds upon the students,prior knowledge of 3D CG and applies that,knowledge and skill towards the rendering of,realistic and convincing CG still lifes, indoor,environments, and outdoor environments with,appropriate design consideration for a range of,end users both imagined and in real life. New,techniques that can enhance image quality and,composition are discussed and demonstrated.,Traditional … Continue reading “DMA-329 ADVANCED COMPUTER GENERATED,ENVIRONMENTS”
This course introduces the technical skills,required for apparel construction. Students learn,essential techniques such as pattern drafting,,draping, and sewing. The course also includes,lectures and readings that highlight designers and,artists that approach garment making with a,distinctive artistic vision. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
This introductory studio course provides students,the opportunity to develop skills in presentation,,storytelling, writing, and performance in a studio,practice context. Projects will broaden student’s,understanding of contemporary current events,,recontextualizing themes through their own voice,or personal lens. Students apply skills,,materials, and tools gained thus far in their,first-year experience to explore the narrative,development of ideas found in contemporary culture,that … Continue reading “DFN-142 PERFORMATIVE SPACES”
Character rigging is the puppet-making and,robotics of computer graphics. In this course,,students learn inorganic rigging of vehicles and,machines as well as advanced techniques for,characters such as blend/shape facial expression,setups and squash and stretch. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DMA 217
In this course, students focus on the world of,accessories through design and making. Students,learn how to conduct culturally appropriate,creative research and how to translate those ideas,into bankable products. Students use the,information learned in class to create a full,design package consisting of mood, materials,,color, illustration and line drawings with,diversity consideration. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
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”
This course is designed specifically for,first-semester freshman who have not yet declared,a major at College for Creative Studies. It,focuses on concepts and methods that are,applicable to undergraduate majors across the,College and can be substituted for the first,semester studio of any program. This course,investigates creative practice from multiple,perspectives, using projects and in-class,activities to help students gain … Continue reading “DFN-150 DISCOVERING YOUR PRACTICE”
This course will examine multifaceted diverse,story development and concept execution through,the screening and dissection of existing media,works (short films, games, etc.) and implementing,best practices for the pre-production pipeline.,Students will spend the semester focused on,pre-production for potential senior thesis,projects with an emphasis on diversity in story,and unique experiences. through ideation, concept,development, writing exercises (short stories,,treatments, screenplays … Continue reading “DMA-333 ADVANCED STORY CONCEPTS”