DFA-335 SOCIAL PRACTICE

This class encourages students to develop and,utilize their artistic skill to engage in societal,discourse, inventions, interactive games and,environments. Social practice conducts inquire,into the systematic operations of sociology,,anthropology, social labor, journalism, or,environmentalism in the context of art practice,,and retains the commitment to creating,significance and appreciation for a range of,audiences, some newly assembled. Students will,engage a variety … Continue reading “DFA-335 SOCIAL PRACTICE”

DTR-331 JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO

The junior-year interior design studio expands on,the process emersion experienced at the sophomore,level. The importance of a compelling,,customer-driven design story as the basis for,interior work is stressed. Students are expected,to employ advanced thinking in terms of,aesthetics, primary research, inclusive human,factors, design theory and brand experience. The,presence of corporate sponsors along the way will,promote a process … Continue reading “DTR-331 JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO”

DLE-210 INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THEORY

The seminar will proceed through close reading of,key texts of philosophy in relation to competing,readings of literary works – for example,,Beckett’s Endgame as interpreted by Cavell and,Adorno. The course will also pay attention to,the role of film in the development of,avant-garde and feminist critical theory -,Debord’s The Society of the Spectacle and,Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman.(There will … Continue reading “DLE-210 INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THEORY”

DTR-332 JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II

The junior-year interior design studio expands on,the process emersion experienced at the sophomore,level. The importance of a compelling,,customer-driven design story as the basis for,interior work is stressed. Students are expected,to employ advanced thinking in terms of,aesthetics, primary research, inclusive human,factors, design theory and brand experience. The,presence of corporate sponsors along the way will,promote a process … Continue reading “DTR-332 JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II”

DTR-333 JUNIOR EXTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO

The junior-year exterior design studio expands on,the process emersion experienced during the,sophomore year. Students must generate a,compelling, customer-driven design story as the,basis for their work. Advanced thinking in the,areas of aesthetics, primary research, inclusive,human factors, design theory and branding are,expected. The presence of corporate sponsors,along the way and the possibility of field trips,to professional design … Continue reading “DTR-333 JUNIOR EXTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO”

DFA-355 PERFORMATIVE OBJECT

This course investigates sculpture object making., Students experiment with a wide range of scale,,format, materials and media options, with,emphasis on the creation of meaning in personal,objects. Presentations and readings provide,historical and contemporary context for a deeper,understanding of sculpture as object. Readings,include Queer Phenomenology: Orientations,,Objects, Others by Sara Ahmed,. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFA 230, DFA 231 … Continue reading “DFA-355 PERFORMATIVE OBJECT”

DTR-334 JUNIOR EXTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II

The junior-year exterior design studio expands on,the process emersion experienced during the,sophomore year. Students must generate a,compelling, customer-driven design story as the,basis for their work. Advanced thinking in the,areas of aesthetics, primary research, inclusive,human factors, design theory and branding are,expected. The presence of corporate sponsors,along the way and the possibility of field trips,to professional design … Continue reading “DTR-334 JUNIOR EXTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II”

DFA-380 JUNIOR STUDIO I

Junior Studio begins with students reflecting on,the ideas, themes and methods that are significant,to their current voice as emerging artists.,Students are assigned an individual work area,within a collaborative working space. Class,dialogue, presentations and critiques investigate,ways that ideas and concepts are conveyed through,visual means. Topical studio assignments and,focused critical feedback deepen the students’,understanding of their individual … Continue reading “DFA-380 JUNIOR STUDIO I”

DLE-311 BIOPOLITICS: WASTE & VIOLENCE

Biopolitics is one of the most significant,developments in Critical Theory. Using the topics,of waste and violence, this class offers an,introduction to the main concepts, strategies,,and pre-occupations of Biopolitical thinking and,its relevance to understanding the contemporary,world and violence of globalization. A,significant aspect of the course is the use and,role of film as critical theory. Credits: 3 … Continue reading “DLE-311 BIOPOLITICS: WASTE & VIOLENCE”