In this course, students are encouraged to break,away from tradition by combining imagination and,metaphorical imagery with practicality.,Handbuilding and slipcasting techniques are,utilized in creating a teapot. Throughout the,term, students focus on a singular form,,developing a design that can range from extremely,minimal to baroque in style. The final project,includes presentation of the teapot. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students … Continue reading “IAD-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE”
Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (fall or winter) or a full year of study,at an accredited institution abroad. Information,is available from International Student Services. Credits: 12 Prerequisites:
This course focuses on the interdisciplinary,study of aspects of American culture through its,music. We will explore the cultural,interrelationship of the social, political,,economic, historical and aesthetic influences,that have formed the context and development of,American music genres. Throughout we emphasize,popular, innovative and sometimes experimental,musical forms and their basis in individual,communities. In that process we explore what,seems to … Continue reading “DHS-301 AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC AND CULTURE”
This course emphasizes creative image making,using Photoshop, and other image-making software.,Image output and an introduction to interactive,environments including websites and CD-ROM are,covered. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DPH 209
CHOOSE 100 LEVEL COURSE – 3 CREDITS.,IAD DEPT. APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR STUDIO ELECTIVE,SELECTION & PLACEMENT. CHOOSE COURSES FROM,UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR CODES: DAD, DAF, DCE, DCR,,DFD, DGL, DME, DFA, DGD, FAD, FLM, DMA, DIL, DIN,,DPH, DPR, DTR. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
CHOOSE 100 LEVEL STUDIO COURSE – 3 CREDITS.,IAD DEPT. APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR STUDIO ELECTIVE,SELECTION & PLACEMENT. CHOOSE COURSES FROM,UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR CODES: DAD, DAF, DCE, DCR,,DFD, DGL, DME, DFA, DGD, FAD, FLM, DMA, DIL, DIN,,DPH, DPR, DTR. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
CHOOSE 200 LEVEL COURSE – 3 CREDITS. ,IAD DEPT. APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR STUDIO ELECTIVE,SELECTION & PLACEMENT FROM UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR,CODES: DAD, DAF, DCE, DCR, DFD, DGL, DME, DFA,,DGD, FAD, FLM, DMA, DIL, DIN, DPH, DPR, DTR. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
The vast majority of the history of pottery and,vessel-making is dominated by hand-building,techniques. For thousands of years prior to the,advent of the powered pottery wheel, early,artisans formed pottery with just their hands, and,later, an assortment of hand-wielded tools. This,class draws direct inspiration from this history,as it is reflected in a range of cultures, while,also focusing … Continue reading “DCE-275 INTERMEDIATE HAND-BUILT POTTERY”
This course is designed to meet two broad,objectives: 1) to provide a comprehensive,introduction to the historical narrative of the,city of Detroit and the American urban,experience; and 2) to practice skills of critical,analysis in research, writing and presentation. ,We will accomplish these objectives by,researching primary documents and artifacts;,reading personal narratives; viewing select,documentaries and film clips; listening … Continue reading “DHS-306 DETROIT: PAST AND PRESENT”