Tag: 2024-2025

SAC-205 SOPHOMORE SEMINAR

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

DSC-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 masters. Open to non-majors with,departmental approval.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DSC 130 (formerly DFA-130)

SAC-240 MATERIAL RESEARCH METHODS

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

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

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

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