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DAH-401 ART PRACTICE, SOCIAL THEORY & THE CITY

Art is not created in a vacuum. It exists within,contexts that are historical, cultural,,political, economic, technological, and physical., This course uses social theory to explore the,relationship between art and practice and the,urban environment. The class will examine the,perspectives of important thinkers in course,modules organized around major themes. Case,studies of specific art practices will also be,examined. … Continue reading “DAH-401 ART PRACTICE, SOCIAL THEORY & THE CITY”

DNS-230 MATH SKILLS

This course offers art and design students an,understanding of algebra (proportions, ratios,,equations), calculator use in problem-solving,,and fundamentals of trigonometry and statistical,analysis. This course of topics are designed to,develop students’ mathematical reasoning skills,with an emphasis on problem solving. Course,content may be applied to analysis of data in the,social sciences, business, K-12 education arenas,,and throughout the art … Continue reading “DNS-230 MATH SKILLS”

WKSH-501 IPADS IN THE ART ROOM

This course is designed to introduce Art,Educators to the best practices for utilizing the,personal tablet or iPad into their course,curricula. As school districts begin to issue,such devices to each student, teachers are,working to understand how to get the most of out,of the tool. This workshop will open the door to,the many options and proven methods … Continue reading “WKSH-501 IPADS IN THE ART ROOM”

ADRW-291 WATERCOLORS ON THE GO

Using a simplified paint pallet and limited tools,,you will learn the basics of watercolor painting,on location. Starting with simple sketches and,working toward completed paintings, students will,learn to maneuver their paints in an effort to,reference and capture materials with different,textures and lighting in a variety of landscapes,and backgrounds. Class will meet at various,Detroit locations each week. … Continue reading “ADRW-291 WATERCOLORS ON THE GO”

AVIS-A FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE

This course is aimed at providing an understanding, of the body and the human figure through, sculpture. The study of the human body is a, strong foundation for formal, conceptual, and, expressive artistic explorations. Portraiture and, anatomical figure studies will accompany, instruction in armature building, modeling, mold, making, casting, and patina techniques. Students, younger than … Continue reading “AVIS-A FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE”

DAH-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored. This course satisfies,the General Elective requirement.,,<BSUMMER 2023,SPAIN AND MOROCCO STUDY ABROAD,This is an 11-day study abroad course in Spain and,Morocco. The premise of this course is that the,interaction between European and North African,culture in Southern Spain and Northern … Continue reading “DAH-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400”

DNS-320 MEMORY, SLEEP, AND DREAMS

In this course, students study topics that,include differing memory abilities, the,importance placed on dreams by other cultures,,and how artists are influenced by sleep and,dreams. Memory studies include theories of brain,activity and computer simulation, including,their application to personal memory habits. ,This course satisfies the General Elective,requirement. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DEN 102 OR DEN 108

WKSH-502 IPADS IN THE ART ROOM II

Discover more ways to actively incorporate the,iPad and apps into your curricula. Want to send,homework home in video format, or record a demo,for students to review in advance of a class,session? Do it all with these easy to use,approaches that help students move from “just for,fun” to purposeful and planned creative works,that incorporate what they … Continue reading “WKSH-502 IPADS IN THE ART ROOM II”