Tag: 2024-2025

DAE-315 ELEMENTARY ART TEACHING: METHODS,,MATERIALS AND CONTENT AREA LITERACY

In this course, Art Education candidates acquire,further practice with professional methodologies,of art instruction and facilitation for students,in Kindergarten-8th grade levels. The primary,focus is mastery of the pedagogical content,knowledge paired with teaching and learning,strategies necessary for planning and implementing,dynamic elementary art programming. Attention is,directed to the multiple components of art,instruction: age appropriate teaching methods,,reaching and involving all students with,diversity, equity and inclusion in mind, classroom,management, age appropriate art materials,,technology in Art Education, showing student work,,inclusion and accommodation of special needs,students, school diversity, art room safety,,facilities management, and evaluation methods.,Special attention is devoted to content area,literacy and inclusion of purposeful reading,experiences in the subject area. Thirty hours,Field Experience in Elementary Educational,Settings required outside of class. All required,field hours and associated field experience,assignments must be completed before registration,for the next art education course. Art Education,candidates must pass DAE 315 with a grade of ‘C’,(2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAE 200, DAE-250

DAH-221 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN

This course is a comprehensive survey of the,historical development of interior design with,emphasis on furniture and the decorative arts.,The course explores the designs and materials of,Egypt, the Classical Mediterranean, the Medieval,World and Tudor-Elizabethan England. Students,examine the influence of Islam on Spanish design,and that of the French monarchy on Baroque,,Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. The course,concludes with the technological developments and,their impact on designs of the late 19th and 20th,centuries. Lectures and on-site study of museum,collections provide direct experience of the,decorative arts. The history of interior design,and furniture encompasses numerous styles,,movements, and individual artistic contributions.,It also reflects the influence of cultural,,political, and social developments

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DAS-213 BUSINESS PRACTICES

This course prepares students to function as,professional artists and/or designers. It,provides an introduction to contemporary business,theories, trend analysis, and branding techniques,and practices. As well, students learn and use,basic project management principles, project,costing models, and the elements of business plan,design. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DCR-451 CRAFT SENIOR STUDIO II

Students focus on the public exhibition of their,thesis work which includes exhibitions,,presentations, and demonstrations. Critical,readings, discussion, visiting artists and,critique will take place in class. Students,prepare a portfolio for publication on the C&MS,website. Students will articulate how their group,and individual identity informs their thesis work.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCR 450

DEN-318 SCRIPT WRITING WORKSHOP

The Scriptwriting Workshop offers art and design,students an opportunity to read scripted texts,within the contemporary professional canon,prepared for radio broadcast, theater, television,and film. Scripting mechanics will be emphasized,,including voice and character development,,three-act structure, plot points, sequencing and,stage and shot direction. Students will compose,an original short form work and critique the work,of colleagues. Concepts will be reinforced,through group workshop and discussion. Both,critical reading and artistic sensibility will be,emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DFA-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,

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, COLLAGE: CONTEMPORARY METHODS AND MATERIALS,,This course will investigate and implement the,various materials, techniques, processes, and,concepts of contemporary collage. Students will,work with everything from traditional cut paper,,digital processes, video and audio, installation,,and more. The emphasis will always be on the,making of collages but with a strong consideration,of what this kind of image making does in terms of,meaning, its impact on contemporary art and visual,culture, and its relevance to most cultural forms,operating today.,
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,This course is an introduction to exhibition,planning and management within a contemporary art,gallery context. Through readings, presentations,,and hands-on experiences, students will learn,about the exhibition-making process, including,research, curation, exhibition design,,installation, and promotion. By the end of the,course, students will have gained practical,experience in organizing and managing an,exhibition and be equipped with the skills to,become curators and gallery workers within,contemporary art spaces. Open to Non-Majors

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFA 115, DFA 120

DFD-310 ADVANCED WEAVING

In this advanced class, students will use floor,and dobby looms to further explore more complex,weave structures while expanding the knowledge and,proficiency within the craft of woven textiles.,Special focus is placed on documentation and,presentation of inspiration, creative process. and,finished works are complementary to the,professional practice of this studio course.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFD 210

DFN-135 IMAGE CONCEPTS I

An introduction to analog image-making that,investigates analog media and techniques from,gestures to contemporary interdisciplinary,processes. Students will problem-solve key,concepts through a series of individual and,collective projects that rethink drawing beyond,observation and perception, incorporating,research, chance, and experimentation.

Credits: 3

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DGD-224 MOTION NARRATIVES

This second motion design course is an elective,,and expands on the concepts and methods presented,in designing dynamic digital communications that,rely on the use of typography, image, video,,message, and sound that were introduced in Motion,I. Students will expand on their understanding of,how messages are created in a dynamic context,using typography, image, sound, and semiotics. ,Project will integrate 2D/3D concepts that expands,on the important role of video creation and,production, including digital tools, and,techniques, relevant for communication design,majors. Projects consider appropriate narrative,messaging structures with audience(s)/User(s),needs and intents as a primary focus.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 211, DGD 251, DGD 263