Everyone has those sewing projects ? you had good,intentions but never finished; you may have,stopped or got confused with the instructions?,Come in and sew. With the instructor available for,consultation, this is an opportunity to learn new,skills and re-affirm old ones. Handouts will be,provided. Students must have own sewing machine,and some experience. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
Design and create your own toy. Students will go, through the product design process from ideation,, sketching, computer modeling and rapid, prototyping on a 3D printer. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
The vast majority of the history of pottery and,vessel-making is dominated by hand-building,techniques. For thousands of years prior to the,advent of the powered pottery wheel, early,artisans formed pottery with just their hands, and,later, an assortment of hand-wielded tools. This,class draws direct inspiration from this history,as it is reflected in a range of cultures, while,also focusing … Continue reading “DCE-275 INTERMEDIATE HAND-BUILT POTTERY”
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”
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. To participate students must be of junior or senior status with completion of freshman and sophomore studios. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA … Continue reading “DPH-475 PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP (6 credits)”
Design and make your own pair of thong style flat, sandals in the Fashion Accessories Studio under, the guidance of an industry professional. , Students will learn pattern-making, construction,, lasting and industrial sewing. No previous, experience necessary. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
This course explores the use of Photoshop software,to produce digital images and gives students the,skills necessary for image scanning, photo,retouching, image enchancing and manipulation and,color correction. Participants must have working,knowledge of Macintosh computers. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
The Special Projects class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific,to the area(s) being explored,,FALL 2023,,This course will focus on concepts, materials and,techniques regarding the design, construction and,firing of kilns with a specific focus on kilns,fueled by wood, and result in students designing,and building their own kilns and in the building,of a small … Continue reading “DCE-285 SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200”
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”
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Photo majors., ,,,WINTER 2024, ,ADVANCED FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY, ,This course continues the development of the,commercial skills started in DPH-327 (Fashion and,Narrative). Through lectures, class shoots, studio,visits, and assignments, students will develop a,personal style and continue working with,professional make-up artists and models in the,studio … Continue reading “DPH-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400”