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DFA-251 PAINTING II

Painting II is an intensive studio course that,assumes a basic understanding of painting,materials and techniques. Figure/Ground,relationships are challenged both formally and,conceptually through an investigation of painting,as it exists alongside a number of social,,architectural, and technological forces. This,class will engage the vast range of,inter-relational possibilities in the making and,experiencing of painting. Historical and,Contemporary painting strategies will … Continue reading “DFA-251 PAINTING II”

DFA-251/231 DFA 251 or DFA 231

CHOOSE ONE COURSE: DFA 251 PAINTING II OR DFA 231,SCULPTURE FABRICATION TO FULFILL THIS 3.0 CREDIT,STUDIO REQUIREMENT. SEARCH COURSES IN CATALOG TO,CONFIRM PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

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

DFA-270 ADVANCED FIGURE SCULPTURE

This course is aimed at expanding the student’s,modeling and casting skills and familiarity with,the figure, while building on conceptual,understanding of the role of the figure in,contemporary sculpture. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFA 230

DFA-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., Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

DFA-330 ADVANCED SCREEN PRINTING,ADVANCED SCREEN-PRINTING

This course allows students who have progressed,beyond the beginning level screen printing,course, and engage with a more extensive and,expansive approach as it relates to their own art,practice, all while presenting important visual,and conceptual problems relevant to the screen,printing medium that challenges previous set,boundaries of the serigraphy and its,methodologies. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFA 105, DFA 260

DFA-332 ADVANCED FOUNDRY TECHNIQUES

This course investigates the interrelationship of,process, creativity and concept through various,casting techniques. Bronze, iron, aluminum,,cement and nontraditional materials are used to,explore casting as a process and as a means to a,product. Open to non-majors with departmental,approval. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFA 130, DFA 233

DFA-335 SOCIAL PRACTICE

This class encourages students to develop and,utilize their artistic skill to engage in societal,discourse, inventions, interactive games and,environments. Social practice conducts inquire,into the systematic operations of sociology,,anthropology, social labor, journalism, or,environmentalism in the context of art practice,,and retains the commitment to creating,significance and appreciation for a range of,audiences, some newly assembled. Students will,engage a variety … Continue reading “DFA-335 SOCIAL PRACTICE”

DFA-340 ADVANCED PRINTMAKING

In this course, the diverse possibilities of,lithography, intaglio and papermaking serve as a,focal point for augmenting the extensive primary,skills already acquired. As the scope of artistic,development and sensibility matures, instruction,becomes increasingly individualized. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFA 240, DFA 243, DFA 255