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 … Continue reading “DAE-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY”
During the Directed Teaching semester, the,responsibilities of a professional teacher are,experienced first-hand at extended placements in,school settings.This includes experiences in,urban, suburban, and rural settings providing,diverse perspectives and spaces to negotiate as,student develop professional practice. This,practicum involves a broad,spectrum of experiences, including a combination,of observation, small group work, and eventual,whole class instruction. Because the Visual Arts,(LQ) … Continue reading “DAE-510 DIRECTED TEACHING”
Students acquire practical experience that,parallels the processes and methods used in,design offices. Students work on client-based,projects with the assistance of a faculty,supervisor. Projects follow all the steps in the,design process, including client contact, concept,development, client presentations and the,resolution of an appropriate communication,response in printer or interactive. Projects,briefs include integration of BIPOC organization,,non-profit institutions, and inclusive … Continue reading “DGD-399 GRAPHIC DESIGN PRACTICUM – JUNIORS”
The Professional Seminar provides candidates who,are doing their Directed Teaching with further,professional development and experiences that,develop reflective practice. The seminar conveys,a range of information essential to Visual Arts,educators, including health and safety issues in,Art Education, technology integration,,educational law, effective teaching practices,,research in the field, emerging trends in pedagogy,which examine issues of diversity, equity, and,inclusion.The seminar … Continue reading “DAE-520 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR”
Students acquire practical experience that,parallels the processes and methods used in design,offices. Students work on client-based projects,with the assistance of a faculty supervisor.,Projects follow all the steps in the design,process, including client contact, concept,development, client presentations and the,resolution of an appropriate communication,response in printer or interactive. Projects,briefs include integration of BIPOC organization,,non-profit institutions, and inclusive … Continue reading “DGD-400 GRAPHIC DESIGN PRACTICUM – SENIORS”
This required senior course, is the first in a,sequence of two that expands on the theories,,processes and methods presented in the third year.,In this course students expand their knowledge of,branding to the larger underlying conditions such,as economic, political and cultural that,facilitates excellence in communication design,practice. Students develop tools for assessing,success in brand concepts, through inquiries … Continue reading “DGD-411 ADVANCED COMMUNICATION DESIGN I”
Narrative Filmmaking is a dynamic two-course,sequence implementing the phases of production.,This first course is a concentrated period of,pre-production beginning with research as students,examine the core elements of cinema – light,,space, and time – through screenings, readings,,practical exercises, discussions, and critical,writing. This will provide a base for concept,development, creative writing, and production,design, culminating in a professional … Continue reading “FLM-325 NARRATIVE FILMMAKING I”
This course will introduce students to bending,birch plywood to create custom curved shapes. ,Students work through the basics of building, and,lamination processes. Paper modeling and other,hands-on processes will be used to inform design,decisions and mimic construction processes. The,plywood bending techniques allow for a wide range,of possibilities ranging from lighting fixtures to,seating and sculpture. Credits: 3 … Continue reading “DAF-175 BEGINNING BENT PLYWOOD”
This required course, is the second in a sequence,of senior year courses, that develops an,understanding of theories, processes, and methods,associate with Communication Design practices. ,Design writing, advanced research methods, and,critical thinking are skills reinforced in this,studio course in order to fully develop the,student’s knowledge of advanced narrative,concepts. Projects expand on the student’s,lexicon of design language(s) … Continue reading “DGD-412 ADV COMMUNICATION DESIGN II”
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 … Continue reading “DGD-418 PROFESSIONAL STUDIO PRACTICES II”