This course prepares students to function as,professional artists and/or designers. It,provides an introduction to contemporary business,theories, trend analysis, and branding techniques,and practices. As well, students learn and use,basic project management principles, project,costing models, and the elements of business plan,design. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DEN 102
In this course, students will work with Wacom,tablets or Cintiqs to create works of art. ,Through a series of hands-on assignments,,students will learn different digital pen and,paint techniques and improve their drawing and,rendering skills. Bring a flash drive to class. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
Working from a nude model,students will explore,painting techniques that will enable them to,better understand and paint the human figure.,Emphasis will be placed on design, color and light,variations. Students younger than 18 must have,parental permission to take this course. Bring a,sketchbook, canvas pad and pencil to the first,class. Materials will be discussed and a supply,list will … Continue reading “ADRW-140 PAINTING THE HUMAN FIGURE”
This course addresses the skills and knowledge,needed to succeed as a contemporary artist while,sustaining a professional studio practice. Topics,include creating and organizing your professional,profile, documentation and marketing, pplications,for field related opportunities, and basic small,business skills. Students will learn how to,develop a resource data base, create valuable,professional networks, and consider marketing,and exhibiting from a broad range … Continue reading “DAS-303 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR ARTISTS”
STUDENTS WILL LEARN TECHNIQUES SPECIFIC TO USING,VARIOUS MEDIA, SPECIFICALLY PENCIL AND PAINT, TO,THE FIGURE Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
Students will experience and understand basic ,elements and principles of art as applied to the 3,dimensional practice of sculpture: such as line, ,shape and balance through the manipulation of clay,Pinching, coiling and hand-building techniques ,will be introduced. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
This course is offered to students who wish to,understand branding, marketing, creative and,integrated marketing communications, and how they,work in industry. The course consists of small,student teams, whose interactions and work efforts,mirror those in an industry marketing firm or,agency. Teams create a new product or service for,their brand, and work to get it ready for a … Continue reading “DAS-313 CREATIVE ENTREPREN: BRANDING ESSENTIALS”
Using the computer as a tool, students develop an,understanding of digital photographic imaging,capabilities and related outsourcing options. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
This course is for students with basic to,advanced drawing skills and an interest in,Detroit and working plein-air. Students will,learn the tricks of working outside in various,conditions and how to pack materials, as well as,the basics of gesture, sight-measuring and,perspective in various locations around Detroit.,The class will cover a variety of dry and wet,black and white … Continue reading “ADRW-146 DRAWN TO DETROIT; URBAN DRAWING”
This course instructs students in principles of,financial management specifically related to the,needs of artists and designers. It builds on,knowledge gained in DAS 213, Business Practices,,to deepened understanding of fundamental business,concepts and methods. Through coursework and,practice, students develop a set of skills and,tools relevant to operating a small or growing,start-up company, working in an independent,freelance practice, … Continue reading “DAS-314 CREATIVE ENTREPREN: FINANCIAL,ESSENTIALS”