In this course, the systematic study of the human,figure is used as the foundation for formal,,conceptual and expressive sculptural explorations.,Students work directly from live models,,instructed in armature building techniques,,modeling from clay and direct body casting. Open,to non-majors with departmental approval.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DSC-130 (formerly DFA 130)
The Survey and Methods course sequence provides an,introduction to six of the major studios in Art,Practice and Crafts/Material Studies. In this,dynamic course, students rotate in three 5-week,sessions through the areas of Ceramics, Glass,,and Sculpture, Each five-week session provides,students with an understanding of materials,,processes, and protocols that are specific to the,context of each studio. Hands-on projects will,cultivate basic visual and technical skills as,students examine how material exploration can,drive innovation and shape individual processes of,making. Students will be guided to explore,critique methodologies while building vocabulary,to articulate their own creative intent and,analyze the work of others. Survey and Methods is,a two-part course taken during the Freshman year. ,Survey and Methods I takes place the fall,semester, followed by Survey and Methods ll during,winter semester. The courses can be taken in,either sequence.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course is a study in form and sculptural,language that focuses on the use of metal and,wood. The instruction gained in the course helps,students gain proficiency in the use of metals and,wood as sculptural media. Shop and materials,practices as well as safety are covered.,Students, through a series of projects, learn a,variety of techniques and methods which bring them,to a confident skill level using these two media.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DSC-130 (formerly DFA 130)
How do artists develop the discipline to maintain,a studio practice? What kinds of creative,strategies support an ongoing, exploratory and,expansive studio practice? What are the ways,artists define research and how does that research,fuel and expand ideas that influence processes of,making? Sophomore Seminar addresses theoretical,and practical concerns that are central to working,artists. Topics include the role of artists in,society, the artist/audience relationship,,creative practices, authenticity and ownership,,the role of judgment in critique, as well as,subjects from a broad range of cultural,,political, and socio-economic positions that,inform contemporary art and craft-related,practice. Through readings, research, and,presentations, students will examine their own,positions relative to the various topics and the,trajectory of their individual paths as artists,and artisans.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SAC-105, SAC-106
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DCR 103 DCR 252
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 masters. Open to non-majors with,departmental approval.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DSC 130 (formerly DFA-130)
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 craft objects. Themes,include art, science, concept development,,material studies, form and function. Students,acquire visual acumen, and gain vocabulary,necessary for professional discourse by reviewing,and evaluating the work of contemporary artists,and designers, critiquing artwork in class and,exploring ideas in the context of their personal,studio activities.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 116, DFN 117, DFN 118, DFN 119
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
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