Students use marketing strategy to identify mobile,marketing opportunities for targeted and diverse,consumer and user groups, utilizing current,industry concept techniques, trends and relevant,and cutting edge software skills to design,universal and inclusive design concepts, prototype,and test unique smartphone applications.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAD 235, DAD 250, DAD 283
(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SLP 007
This course concentrates on significant movements,within the field of photography and accompanying,historical and political events that occurred,from the invention of photography in 1839 through,its many stages of development to the present,day. The course further reflects on how,photography continues to influence cultures,globally. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
Art is not created in a vacuum. It exists within,contexts that are historical, cultural,,political, economic, technological, and physical., This course uses social theory to explore the,relationship between art and practice and the,urban environment. The class will examine the,perspectives of important thinkers in course,modules organized around major themes. Case,studies of specific art practices will also be,examined. These case studies will demonstrate a,diverse set of cultural viewpoints and strategies.,Ultimately, this course offers students an,opportunity to study art as an aspect of personal,identity, a mode of social organization, and a,source of critical and imaginative power within,the city. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH 202)
In this course, students are encouraged to break,away from tradition by combining imagination and,metaphorical imagery with practicality.,Handbuilding and slipcasting techniques are,utilized in creating a teapot. Throughout the,term, students focus on a singular form,,developing a design that can range from extremely,minimal to baroque in style. The final project,includes presentation of the teapot.
Credits: 3
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This is an Adobe Photoshop based course focusing,on creating interconnected repeat patterns and,textile artworks via painting, collage, and mixed,media. Students produce original designs, repeat,layouts, coordinates, and colorways while,exploring mood boards, color palettes and design,application. File management and printing options,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
The fairy tale is a distinct genre of literature,,with its own set of characteristics and audience,expectations. In this course, students will,study numerous classic examples of the fairy,tale, such as those collected by the Brothers,Grimm and salon tales written by Charles Perrault,for members of the French court, as well as,modern revisionist adaptations. The origins of,fairy tales from saga and certain Renaissance,collections such as the Pentamerone by,Giambattista Basile and The Arabian Nights will,also be explored. Students can expect to study,saga, classic Marchen, and global examples of,diffusionism. Some attention is paid to art from,the tradition of fairy tale illustration as well,as filmic adaptations.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course focuses on the creation of custom,fabrics for home decor. Students will initially,work on paper to create motifs and symbols that,serve to carry meaning as contemporary cultural,artifacts. These concepts will be refined and,appropriated to suit its intended end use. ,Techniques may include weaving, knitting,,printing, dyeing, embellishment, felting, and/or,laser cutting. Basic sewing machine skills will,be introduced and students will construct,utilitarian objects with their fabrics.
Credits: 3
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This course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of three-dimensional,design. The course develops visual aesthetic,sensitivity to three-dimensional line, plane, form,and space. Students execute hands-on studio,assignments and critiques and explore design,concepts through lectures, readings, and,discussions. The scope and sequence allows for,student exploration of diverse artists and,designers. Within the concepts presented, students,will respond with work that addresses a breadth of,lived experience as well as contemporary human and,environmental issues in design.
Credits: 3
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