GRD-605 DATA VISUALIZATION

This course will introduce the fundamental,concepts, methods, and practices of data,visualization design. Data visualization is an,emerging field requiring technical skill, design,aptitude, and interdisciplinary thought. Students,will work both individually and in teams to,explore the data visualization design development,process, and communicate data effectively through,visual narrative. The purpose of this class is to,equip students with a new range … Continue reading “GRD-605 DATA VISUALIZATION”

ADRW-175 PORTRAIT PAINTING

This class will explore the various forms of the,portrait using slides from museum collections,,as well as by drawing or painting directly from a,model. There will be instruction in human,anatomy as it applies. Students will also be,encouraged to be inventive in their,interpretation of a subject’s identity. ,Discussion and critique will be an integral part,of the course … Continue reading “ADRW-175 PORTRAIT PAINTING”

DAH-206 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION

This course focuses on printed art in America,from pre-1890 through the 1950’s. The influence,of illustrators on the attitudes and customs of,their times is the focus. Using a format of,study by decade, the course explores the making,of,pictures to tell a story regardless of medium. A,more theoretical approach is used in discussions,of the great teachers and of … Continue reading “DAH-206 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION”

DGL-140 GLASS CASTING & MOLD MAKING

This course covers various mold-making techniques,for glass, including sand casting, slumping,,fusing, pate de verre, hot billet casting, etc.,Students explore the unique characteristics of,cast glass in vessels, sculpture and panels. Glass,elements may be made for inclusion with other,materials. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

GRD-608 CO-CREATION AND PARTICIPATORY DESIGN

Trends in the 21st Century have paved the way for,a participatory approach to design. New tools,such as open-source technology, the transparency,of internet media, and the ethos of,crowd-sourcing are now insisting on the,democratized creation of goods, services, and,experiences. The goal of this class is for,students to understand human-centered and,participatory methods of design-conducting,observational research, interviews and workshops,,undertaking … Continue reading “GRD-608 CO-CREATION AND PARTICIPATORY DESIGN”

ADRW-176 DRAWING HEADS AND HANDS

The ability to draw heads and hands accurately,and expressively is the foundation of portraiture.,This course, which uses live models, will show,students how to improve their observational,abilities and employ basic drawing principles to,achieve greater accuracy in capturing expression,and character. Students at all levels are welcome,although some prior figure drawing experience is,recommended. Bring any kind of drawing … Continue reading “ADRW-176 DRAWING HEADS AND HANDS”