DCR-103 RAPID PROTOTYPING FOR CRAFT MATERIALS

In this course students gain experience with rapid,prototyping and digital fabrication tools,including but not limited to laser cutting, FFF,(Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printing, and CNC,machining. The course demonstrates how to utilize,software such as Illustrator and Rhino to create,unique design that can be quickly and efficiently,output onto various tools. Students explore the,application of the digital fabrication … Continue reading “DCR-103 RAPID PROTOTYPING FOR CRAFT MATERIALS”

DIL-245 ILLUSTRATION INTENSIVE

This course provides students with a comprehensive,overview of the basic fundamentals of,illustration. This course is predominantly,figurative. It is a life drawing class. Students,will study preparatory drawing essentials the,first half of the semester, such as value, light,and shadow (value grouping), controlled drawing,,proportion and composition. The second half of,the semester is devoted to the fundamentals of,painting, such … Continue reading “DIL-245 ILLUSTRATION INTENSIVE”

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).

AEXP-160 CREATIVE WRITING

This course focuses on the craft of writing short,fiction and poetry. In-class readings and,writing exercises, along with peer group,workshops, will allow students to learn about the,process in a supportive environment. This class,is designed to benefit writers at various stages,of development. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:

DCR-240 MATERIAL RESEARCH METHODS

In this course students discover how research,,design, and critique inform the creative process.,Throughout the semester students learn and apply,research strategies that advance design and,foster critical thinking that impacts,professional growth within their creative,projects. Through assigned readings,,presentations, individual research projects,,class discussion and critique students explore,historic precedent, and examine innovative,contemporary ideas relevant to design and the,production of successful … Continue reading “DCR-240 MATERIAL RESEARCH METHODS”

DIL-246 ANATOMICAL FIGURE ILLUSTRATION

This course provides students with a comprehensive,survey of the entire human skeleton and major,muscle areas as they relate to figure,illustration. Focusing on human anatomy lectures,,composition, proportion, and life drawings,,students create their own anatomy sketchbooks.,Study of the head, hands, and feet is a major part,of this course, along with figure construction,,using photo reference. Figure sculpture is … Continue reading “DIL-246 ANATOMICAL FIGURE ILLUSTRATION”

AGRC-297 DIGITAL PREPRESS PRODUCTION

LEARN THE PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR PREPARING YOUR,DESIGNS FOR DIGITAL PRINT PRODUCTION IN,PROFESSIONAL PRINT INDUSTRIES. TOPICS INCLUDE,PROCESS COLOR THEORY, PRODUCTION, EDITING AND,SEPARATION ON THE COMPUTER. STUDENTS WILL LEARN,TO PLAN, PRODUCE AND EDIT TEXT, GRAPHICS AND,CONTINUOUS-TONE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:

DCR-248 HISTORY OF TEXTILES

This in-depth historical study examines the,development of textiles and the events relating,to their influence. Beginning with the Han,Dynasty in China, moving to Byzantium, and then,to the nineteenth century Industrial Revolution;,this course tracks the exchange of color, motif,,and fibers through trade. Also reviewed are,textiles of India, the Near East, Egypt, Northern,Africa, and Europe. Extensive reading and,research … Continue reading “DCR-248 HISTORY OF TEXTILES”