DTR-201 VISUAL COMMUNICATION II

In this course, sophomore transportation students,expand upon the basic drawing skills learned in,Visual Communication I. Convincing description of,original designs via multiple perspective views,and tonal modeling to describe form is stressed. ,Through group analysis of work, students learn,how to improve their skills, as well as how to,professionally give and receive constructive,criticism. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DTR 113

PCS-116 3D DESIGN TECHNIQUES: DUAL ENROLLMENT

This course is for high school students in Dual,Enrollment program. Course is cross-listed with,DFN 116, and uses same syllabus as required by,Foundations Dept. Taught by Foundations faculty,and students attend with college students.,,This course will familiarize the student with,basic construction and fabrication techniques of,the wood and metal shops at CCS. Through the,completion of a series of … Continue reading “PCS-116 3D DESIGN TECHNIQUES: DUAL ENROLLMENT”

DFA-232 CARVING

This course is aimed at providing students with,proficiency in subtractive sculpture. Students,work predominantly with stone and wood. Students,are introduced to simple and advanced carving,techniques with manual, electrical and pneumatic,tools. A variety of approaches are considered both,physically and conceptually. The place of,subtractive work in the current art environment,is explored and students are exposed to historic,and current … Continue reading “DFA-232 CARVING”

DTR-202 VISUAL COMMUNICATION III

In this course, students will begin making the,important transition from analog rendering to,digital visualization. This transition will,involve an introduction to popular digital,resources, an emphasis on color theory, and,constant reinforcement of the essential skills,learned in Visual Communication I & II. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DTR 201

PCS-117 2D DESIGN PRINCIPLES

This course is for high school students in Dual,Enrollment program. Course is cross-listed with,DFN 117, and uses same syllabus as required by,Foundations Dept. Taught by Foundations faculty,and students attend with college students.,,This course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of two dimensional,design, including the exploration and application,,of color theory. Students explore Concentration,Specific design … Continue reading “PCS-117 2D DESIGN PRINCIPLES”

AYTH-153 DRAWING MYTHICAL CREATURES

Students will learn the secrets to design and,create their own action figures or fantasy game,pieces. Instruction will be provided on the use of,a wide variety of materials to create characters,from sci-fi, horror and other genres of fantasy.,Please bring sketchbook and pencil to first class.,A supply list will be given out at the time. Credits: 0 … Continue reading “AYTH-153 DRAWING MYTHICAL CREATURES”

DFA-233 SCULPTURE: FOUNDRY

This course investigates the interrelationship of,process, creativity and concept through various,casting techniques. Bronze, iron, and aluminum are,used to explore hot casting as a process and as a,means of creating sculpture. Students are exposed,to traditional and contemporary artists working in,the medium. Open to non-majors with departmental,approval. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFA 130

DTR-221 DESIGN THEORY I

This course helps students understand the,complexity of the design process with exploration,and ideation methodologies. Written, verbal and,graphic presentation techniques are used to,develop design concepts. Emphasis is placed on,aesthetic considerations and the generation of,user-centered design ideas and concepts. Students,then focus on a design problem or opportunity and,communicate a solution. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DTR 125, DTR 126,COREQUISITE: … Continue reading “DTR-221 DESIGN THEORY I”