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While working with the many processes of,printmaking, students will engage with the,printed image while considering the historic,aspects of the techniques involved in the,production of a print. This course is an,introduction to the following areas of,printmaking: relief (woodcuts and linocuts),,intaglio (etching), and lithography. Students,will learn the basics of each area through,,collaborations and hands-on short workshops.,Context is … Continue reading “DFA-115 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING”

Students research and explore sculptural methods,and materials through the exploration of both,non-representational and figurative approaches. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 116 DFN 121 DFA 106

In this course, students explore the,interdisciplinary nature of the book form and its,content from conception to execution. This course,covers all stages of creating a limited edition,book, including development of text, instruction,of printmaking, letterpress and digital,technology, and a variety of bookbinding,techniques. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 117, DFN 120 and DFN 137

Using the City of Detroit as its inspiration,,students will employ various research,methodologies as a starting point for creating,prints. Projects will be approached through one,of three perspectives: experiential, historical,and political. Techniques introduced will include,relief printing, laser cutting, print from found,objects and silkscreen. Students will print both,with and without a press to create limited,edition prints as well … Continue reading “DFA-202 PRINT: DETROIT”

This course focuses on an in-depth examination of,intaglio (copper plate etching) and lithography,processes, while dealing with traditional and,contemporary methods such as; stone and plate,lithography, limited edition versus unique,printing, and photo-transferring digital imaging. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFA 105 DFA 115

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”

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”

This course is directed within the premises of,soft sculpture process and being aware of it,historically and in the contemporary art world.,Students become familiar with different systems of,sewing, laminating and pattern making. Although,the course has a material and process emphasis,,the students are encouraged to explore other,materials that may be incorporated appropriately,into a project. Open to non-majors … Continue reading “DFA-234 SOFT SCULPTURE”