Tag: 2024-2025

DDG-352 VECTORS AND PLIABLE PLANES

This is an Adobe Illustrator based course focused,on creating images and patterns that can be,applied to a variety of surfaces. Students source,a variety of materials and explore planar networks,and modular systems for design applications.,Formatting design files for cnc / laser,manufacturing are explained, and presentation,skills are emphasized using InDesign to create a,final process book along with a variety of,material studies.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 119

DSC-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

SAC-380 JUNIOR STUDIO I

Junior Studio begins with students reflecting on,the ideas, themes and methods that are significant,to their current voice as emerging artists.,Students are assigned an individual work area,within a collaborative working space. Class,dialogue, presentations and critiques investigate,ways that ideas and concepts are conveyed through,visual means. Topical studio assignments and,focused critical feedback deepen the students’,understanding of their individual creative process,within a professional context.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DSC 231 (formerly DFA 231) or DCR 103; DFA 245 or DCR 240;,DAH 218 or DAH 251; DAH 200; One of the following: DFA 251,,DCR 252, DCR 272 or DCR 352

DSC-234 SOFT SCULPTURE

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 with,departmental approval.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 121 DFA 130

DDG-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 tools and,the benefits of rapid prototyping in their,practice.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

SAC-381 JUNIOR STUDIO II

This course is a continuation of DFA 380, Junior,Studio Il. Students continue to explore the,creative process with the goal of identifying,their own individual content and approach to art,making. Students form an archive of their,research, inspiration and influences in addition,to engaging in relevant studio assignments,,writing exercises and group presentations.,Exposure to contemporary art and artists, along,with individual critical feedback will broaden,students’ understanding of their own process,within a professional context.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DSC-231 (formerly DFA-231) or DCR-103; ,DFA-245 or DCR-240; ,DAH-200; DAH-218 or DAH-251;,One of the following: DCR-252, DCR-272, DCR-352 or DFA-251;,SAC-380 (formerly DFA-380) or DCR-350

DPM-115 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING

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 discussed and explored through,demonstrations, readings, image presentations,,and visits to local galleries, community,prints-shops, and museums with a range of,print-media.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 SAC 105 (formerly DFA 105)

DSC-275 ADVANCED BENT PLYWOOD

Building on the previous course, students use bent,plywood techniques to create furniture of their,own designs. Advanced students will develop,techniques that allow numerous objects to be,created from a single form. Students utilize,these advanced techniques and work independently,to design and fabricate a cohesive series of,furniture objects made with bent plywood,processes. Finish, details, and connections will,be emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAF 175