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DME-176 BLK PATTERN DEVELOPMENT

This beginning course is a semester long intensive,study into the development of pattern in both,ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Using forge,welding and diffusion, this course covers simple,layering processes to composites and mosaic,patterning methods. Throughout the semester each,student assembles a journal comprised of weekly,clay pattern experiments, and production notes.,Journals are then photocopied and compiled into,reference books of … Continue reading “DME-176 BLK PATTERN DEVELOPMENT”

DME-177 BLK BEGINNING CONTEMP DECORATIVE IRON

Contemporary Decorative Iron combines the tools,and practices of the traditional blacksmith with,modern machine and fabrication technology.,Students explore the forging of ferrous and,non-ferrous metals into a variety of decorative,and utilitarian objects with an emphasis on,contemporary fabrication techniques. Topics,include discipline relevant terms and vocabulary,,related technology, tool making, and a survey of,this versatile process with a focus on … Continue reading “DME-177 BLK BEGINNING CONTEMP DECORATIVE IRON”

ADRW-171 ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

Learn to draw the human anatomy. Students will,draw from a skeleton and anatomical charts using,the informatoin provided during class lectures. ,For the beginning through advanced student. ,Students should bring a large drawing pad and,pencils to the first class. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:

DME-178 BLK BEG TOOL MAKING FOR OBJECT MAKER

This introductory course is an independent study,in the making of functional hand tools specific to,a chosen medium. Throughout the semester, the,processing and treatment of different types of,tool steels are emphasized. Students work on,projects independent from one another based on,each student’s specific interests. Design, steel,characteristics, hot forging, riveting,,heat-treating, and basic joinery are emphasized. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

DGL-135 TEXTURE, PATTERN & SURFACE: HOT GLASS

This course provides the student with a strong,vocabulary of surface, texture, and patterning,composition. The student is encouraged to,experiment with combinations of decoration. The,course is designed in a skill building and,exploration format that utilizes basic,glassblowing form and techniques. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

DAH-202 VISUAL NARRATION ASIA

This course is an introduction to Asian visual,culture through a series of case studies in visual,narration in a wide variety of media and formats,from India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan. At,the same time, the course seeks to locate,individual narratives in the larger narrative,traditions and the socio-political contexts from,which they emerge. The focal narratives range from,painted … Continue reading “DAH-202 VISUAL NARRATION ASIA”

DGL-138 GLASS INSTALLATION

In this course students learn to design,,fabricate, and evaluate glass installation. The,course is focused on developing installation,concepts that address space, interaction, and,architecture. Assignments address creating,multiples through basic glassblowing, mold,making, hot casting, coldworking, and gluing. ,Students also learn methods to mount, hang, and,install glass parts. Artistic research and,presentations on contemporary art, design, and,craft inform students’ understanding … Continue reading “DGL-138 GLASS INSTALLATION”