Students will understand the processes necessary,to plan and paint a large scale mural by working,indepently and as a group. Students will also,have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the,Detroit street art scene with a tour of “Murals,in the Market” at Eastern Market. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
This course examines the social, economic,,political, and cultural forces that influence,modern design. Beginning with the Industrial,Revolution and continuing to present day, this,course introduces the prominent designers, their,ideas, their influences, and the historical,context in which they worked. The course covers,a,variety of media and discusses design in the,United States, Europe, and Asia. This course,satisfies the General Elective … Continue reading “DAH-241 HISTORY OF MODERN DESIGN”
In this course, students explore functional and,nonfunctional objects derived from the vessel,format. Advanced application of conceptual and,technical research in merged forms, experimental,structures and materials result in objects of,personal narrative as well as sculptural and,utilitarian significance. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DME 244
In this beginning class students create,sculptural and designed objects out of glass.,First, students learn to make objects using,hot-working techniques including blowing,,sculpting and flameworking. Students will take,their glass forms into the cold shop where they,will learn to cut, grind and polish glass. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
This course surveys the historical and,nonhistorical innovations that have taken place,in graphic design from 1850 to the present.,Students discuss the impact of various,technologies and their influence on the resulting,forms and functions of the objects/images,presented. The social and political climate of,past cultures and their contextual relationship,with design are considered. Thus, students come,to understand design as visual … Continue reading “DAH-247 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN”
In this course, students learn in-depth color,compositional techniques as they relate to glass,and how they are applied to personal expression.,The theme of this course is to integrate color,composition imagery into blown glass. Referencing,historic and contemporary glass, students develop,a personal body of work reflecting researched,topics and proficiency in skills they have,developed. Some techniques covered include cain,,frit … Continue reading “DGL-244 GLASSBLOWING WITH IMAGERY”
Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. Students must have a minimum,cumulative GPA of 3.0. All internships must be,approved by the graduate program department,chairperson., Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
Learn the traditional stained glass method of,copper foiling! Students will be instructed in the,copper foil technique and invited to apply it to,both traditional and non-traditional projects.,This course is open to beginning and intermediate,level students. Beginning students will learn the,fundamental techniques of stained glass.,Intermediate-level students will be encouraged to,expand their copper foiling skills by exploring,the world … Continue reading “AVIS-390 STAINED GLASS 1”
This course surveys the major developments within,the craft tradition that have influenced,contemporary studio practices and cultural,acceptance. Emphasis is on the many social and,cultural contexts that have shaped the path of,artistic production. Particular focus will,center,on nineteenth and twentieth century innovations,and their impact on today’s craft, craftsman and,culture. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: … Continue reading “DAH-251 HISTORY OF CRAFTS”
This beginning class teaches students how to,transform the glass objects that they make into,functional lighting devices. Fabrication,,assembly, and finishing techniques will be,introduced. Students will learn how to safely make,electrical connections and select the appropriate,components for their designs. The skills learned,will be applied to creative projects.,Craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design will be,emphasized. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DGL 142