DAH-215 HISTORY OF FILM

This course offers a focused yet wide-ranging,overview of the history of film. Student will,develop a historical understanding of film based,on a survey of cinematic traditions and movements,contained within narrative, documentary, and,experimental forms, and acquire a critical,,technical, and aesthetic vocabulary relating to,particular cinematic practices and structures,,including the impact of technological,developments on film production, the formation of,genre, … Continue reading “DAH-215 HISTORY OF FILM”

DGL-148 GLASSBLOWING WITH MOLDS

In this course, students learn glassblowing using,molds to extend form-making potential and to,fabricate unique molds. Techniques covered,include optical, two part and free-form molds.,Mold materials of plaster, wood, metal, sand and,graphite are explored. The use of glass color,and cold work finishing techniques complete the,experience. Projects realized include,utilitarian vessels, sculptural and architectural,elements. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

DME-276 BLK INTERMEDIATE PATTERN DEV

This course is a semester long intensive study of,the development of pattern on both ferrous and,non-ferrous metals. Using forge welding and,diffusion, participants explore layering processes,of developing composites and mosaic patterns in,steel using power hammer methods. Twisting, stock,reduction, and book match patterning techniques,are presented. Throughout the semester each,student assembles a journal comprised of weekly,clay pattern experiments, … Continue reading “DME-276 BLK INTERMEDIATE PATTERN DEV”

GRD-626 USER EXPLORATION RESEARCH

The success of any project – a new product design,,or the redesign of existing products – for an,external client, or for an internal project, is to,adopt a user-first approach that positions the,people that use what we design front and center. ,This process relies on understanding people in,order to define their needs, attitudes, and,motivations.,This class will … Continue reading “GRD-626 USER EXPLORATION RESEARCH”

AVIS-371 ALIAS – DESIGNER II

Second course in Alias-Designer Certificate track.,Intermediate level Alias course; Auto Designers,learn to use pre-visualization tools in Alias it,sketch, design, model, present and refine designs,digitally. Previous Alias experience required.,Open to PAM- Designer track certificate program,students only. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:

DGL-152 KILFORMING WITH IMAGERY

This course will introduce students to a variety,kilnforming approaches to translating 2D design,and drawings into fused, slumped, and cast glass,forms. Students will create a personal body of,work using image oriented techniques such as,photo-sandblast resist, enameling, powder fusing,,emulsion transfer and engraving in decorative,,functional and sculptural pieces. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

DME-277 BLK INTER CONTEMPORARY DECORATIVE IRON

This course 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 its … Continue reading “DME-277 BLK INTER CONTEMPORARY DECORATIVE IRON”