DCR-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.,,WINTER 2024,,BIOMIMICRY WORKSHOP,,Biomimicry Workshop, This course challenges,students to research and apply the principles of,biomimicry; to discover innovative solutions,within the design, engineering and execution of,craft based objects. Through direct observation,and documentation of nature, students recognize,and better understand the calculus at … Continue reading “DCR-285 SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200”

DCR-316 DIGITAL PRINT AND PATTERN DESIGN

This is an Adobe Photoshop based course focusing,on creating interconnected repeat patterns and,textile artworks via painting, collage, and mixed,media. Students produce original designs, repeat,layouts, coordinates, and colorways while,exploring mood boards, color palettes and design,application. File management and printing options,are explained, and presentation skills are,emphasized using InDesign to create a final,process book along with a variety … Continue reading “DCR-316 DIGITAL PRINT AND PATTERN DESIGN”

DCR-350 CRAFT JUNIOR STUDIO I

Students will be introduced to self-directed,research and production. Through studio, research,,and presentation assignments, students will,explore their personal artistic and expressive,interests. Critical readings, discussion, visiting,artists and critique will take place in class.,Documentation will be introduced. Students will,consider how group and individual identity inform,content, form, and context of artwork. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (OR … Continue reading “DCR-350 CRAFT JUNIOR STUDIO I”

AGRC-308 DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION

Working in a small group, create a digital film, short. Through in-class assignments, students, learn storyboarding basics, digital video camera,operation, lighting, audio, shooting to edit and,desktop editing techniques using Adobe Premier, Pro. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:

DCR-351 CRAFT JUNIOR STUDIO II

Students develop a concise research and design,brief to guide their studio work throughout the,semester. Concepts are explored through studio,work and presentations. Critical readings,,discussion, visiting artists and critique will,take place in class. Documentation and,professional portfolio materials will be,addressed. Students will consider how their group,and individual identity inform their artwork. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DCR 350

DIL-314 POSTER ILLUSTRATION

This course explores various procedures and,professional methods used in creating and,developing powerful, dynamic solutions for a,variety of subjects including social justice and,climate justice and sustainability among other,important issues. Students learn how to clearly,communicate the one idea or symbol associated with,a poster. This course takes students from,preliminary sketches to finished art and involves,the use of many … Continue reading “DIL-314 POSTER ILLUSTRATION”

DCR-450 CRAFT SENIOR STUDIO I

Students will be self-directed in developing a,proposal for their thesis body of work. Studio,work of and presentations support the development,of their thesis. Critical readings, discussion,,visiting artists and critique will take place in,class. Students will prepare a portfolio to apply,to professional opportunities. Students will,consider how their group and individual identity,informs their thesis work. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: … Continue reading “DCR-450 CRAFT SENIOR STUDIO I”

AGRC-320 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION

When done well, television commercials are much,like miniature movies, compressing creative,selling, sophisticated humor, even compelling,drama into a mere 30 seconds. This course,illuminates the power of the medium by carefully,examining great television commercials and,provides students with the working knowledge,necessary to actually create them. The course –,taught by a professional advertising writer –,covers conceptual development, the writing … Continue reading “AGRC-320 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION”