Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements Catalog Year 2024/2025 Freshman First Semester 15-16 Credit Hours Course # Course Title Credits SLP 007 CCS First Year Experience 1 DFN 103 Drawing I: Materials & Methods 3 DFN 116 3D Techniques 3 DFN 121 3D Design Materials and Methods 3 SAC 105 Survey & Methods I 3 … Continue reading “Studio Art and Craft/Art Education”
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements First Year First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours Course # Course Title Credits SLP 007 CCS First Year Experience 1 DFN 119 Digital Techniques 3 DFN 137 2D & 3D Integrated Design Studio 3 DFN 139 Color & Light Studies 3 DGD 151 Typography I 3 DVC 100 Introduction … Continue reading “Communication Design/Art Education”
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Requirements First Year First Semester = 16 Credit Hours Course # Course Title Credits SLP 007 CCS First Year Experience 1 DFN 119 Digital Techniques 3 DFN 137 2D & 3D Integrated Design Studio 3 DFN 139 Color & Light Studies 3 DGD 151 Typography I 3 DVC 100 Introduction … Continue reading “Advertising Design/Art Education”
This 15 week course introduces students to the,world of Fashion Illustration. Students regularly,review and discuss both historical and,contemporary Illustrators, artists and examples of,their work. Students analyze the Illustrator’s,composition, media, technique choices and,reasoning, to contextualize each project and,inspire progressive investigation. Students delve,into drawing, painting, collaging and mixing new,outcomes, including the incorporation of,photography and digital platforms. Guest … Continue reading “FAD-207 FASHION ILLUSTRATION”
In this course, students will learn the,technicalities in creating a drawing for,production, also known as a tech pack. Students,will learn how to develop a design concept for,the next step of production. The tech pack will,make the communication process more efficient,between the designer and the,manufacturer/prototyping. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 119
This course teaches the basics for woodworking,while introducing the woodshop and the equipment,necessary for working in wood. Students,investigate, through demonstrations and exercises,,various techniques used in woodworking. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 116
This course is designed to teach students methods,for mechanical and freehand perspective drawing.,Topics covered are volumetric drawing, equal and,unequal spacing in perspective, one point,(parallel perspective), two point perspective,,three point perspective, inclined perspective,,ellipses (as well as the difference between,ellipses, circles in perspective and ovals), and,tonal values as they relate to atmospheric,perspective and the rendering formula of,highlight, … Continue reading “DIL-158 PERSPECTIVE”
Students will develop a process and skills in,using painted value and color to define,composition, form, light, and space depicting,diverse cultures and perspectives. This is in,order to employ the basics of professional,illustrative working methods using water and ,oil-based painting mediums with additional,fundamental media. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 101, DIL 147
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”
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”