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DHS-306 DETROIT: PAST AND PRESENT

This course is designed to meet two broad,objectives: 1) to provide a comprehensive,introduction to the historical narrative of the,city of Detroit and the American urban,experience; and 2) to practice skills of critical,analysis in research, writing and presentation. ,We will accomplish these objectives by,researching primary documents and artifacts;,reading personal narratives; viewing select,documentaries and film clips; listening … Continue reading “DHS-306 DETROIT: PAST AND PRESENT”

DHS-338 SHOPPERS, ADVERTISERS AND RETAILERS:,CONSUMPTION AND AMERICAN CULTURE

This course offers students an introductory survey,to the cultural, intellectual, social, and,institutional histories of consumption in the,United States. In particular students focus on,four issues: the development of the mass market at,the end of the nineteenth century, the cultural,and institutional histories of advertising and,marketing, consumption and the construction of,gender, race and sexuality and the long-running,debate over … Continue reading “DHS-338 SHOPPERS, ADVERTISERS AND RETAILERS:,CONSUMPTION AND AMERICAN CULTURE”

DPL-331 PHILOSOPHY OF THE ARTS

The purpose of this course is to take the student,on an in-depth tour of some of the major,philosophical issues concerning art. Students,examine and criticize theories about the nature of,art and about its role in human society. Students,gain new insights about art, an understanding of,philosophical method,and especially, an,appreciation for how and why art is a proper,object … Continue reading “DPL-331 PHILOSOPHY OF THE ARTS”

DPL-350 MORAL ISSUES IN ART & DESIGN

The course first examines such important,theoretical questions in ethics as: Is morality,objective or relativistic? Are there real moral,truths and are they knowable to us? What, if,anything, justifies our moral judgments? Students,also investigate normative theories including,Utilitarianism, Egoism and other Consequentialist,views along with the relationship of art to,society. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level … Continue reading “DPL-350 MORAL ISSUES IN ART & DESIGN”

DPL-355 ART, DESIGN & SOCIAL JUSTICE

What is the artist’s role and responsibility in,an historic moment of critical transition in the,environment and in society as a whole? This class,creates the space for a thoughtful examination of,various theories of ethics and justice as they,apply to the visual arts in relation to the,environment. Students will explore the writing of,diverse theorists in justice and … Continue reading “DPL-355 ART, DESIGN & SOCIAL JUSTICE”

DPL-430 POLITICS AND POPULAR CULTURE

Political and social movements are often,represented in symbols and images. The course,examines these symbols in art, film and literature,and determine their impact in,political action and attitudes. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).

DPL-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a … Continue reading “DPL-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY”

DCR-350 CRAFT JUNIOR STUDIO I

Students will be introduced to self-directed,research and production. Through studio, research,,and presentation assignments, students will,explore their personal artistic and expressive,interests. Critical readings, discussion, visiting,artists and critique will take place in class.,Documentation will be introduced. Students will,consider how group and individual identity inform,content, form, and context of artwork. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (OR … Continue reading “DCR-350 CRAFT JUNIOR STUDIO I”

DLE-305 HOMER’S ODYSSEY, SCI-FI AND,AFRO-FUTURISM

Homer’s Odyssey, Sci-Fi, and Afro-Futurism is a,class in Critical Theory, Visual Culture/Film,Studies that explores the impact of The Odyssey,in Sci-Fi, Critical Theory, and Post-Colonial,discourse in experimental film, poetry, and the,novel. The class explores why The Odyssey has,become the source text for the Sci-Fi genre in,which seas are replaced by space, in which the,journey home is … Continue reading “DLE-305 HOMER’S ODYSSEY, SCI-FI AND,AFRO-FUTURISM”