Tag: 2024-2025

DMA-310 MAQUETTE SCULPTURE

In this course students create three,entertainment,sculptures, three to twelve inches in height,,commonly referred to as maquettes. A maquette is,a small sculpture of an animated character,intended to be used as a conceptual guide in the,creation of a final work. The ability to capture,and represent a character in sculpture has many,applications in the entertainment and toy,industry. Creation of these sculptures are,taught from concept drawings, through creation of,armatures on suitable presentation bases through,to the completion of the final sculptures, that,are created in polyform clay.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take DFN-132

DMA-361 ARCHITECTURE 2

In this course, interior architectural styles will,be explored. Design elements and styles will be,studied and student will execute drawings and,renderings of an architectural interior of their,own design expressing certain specific styling,guidelines. Final interior renderings will be,completed for each of the genres.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 360

DMA-458 VIS COMM 8

This course is designed to support the Senior,Concept Studio 2 project. Students continue their,journey in advanced 2D and 3D techniques that,apply to their Senior Thesis. Finished,exploration in 3D articulation and methods along,with expanding painting, compositing and other 2D,techniques is the primary focus. While expanding,their technique and concepts, students will turn,focus on completing combined work to completion,for their thesis portfolio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA-457

DME-244 INTERMEDIATE HOLLOWARE

In this course, students explore functional and,nonfunctional objects derived from the vessel,format. Experimental forming methods for sheet,metal are emphasized. Soldering and welding,techniques such as raising and shell-forming for,sheet metal are also presented.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 144

DME-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 140

DPH-214 COLOR THEORY & PRACTICES I

This course introduces students to theories of,color use and the practical applications as it is,related to traditional and digital photography.,Through readings, lectures, and discussions the,history of color theory and color photography are,addressed, including subjective color, biases, and,equity in image-making. Assignments are based on,digital input, digital printing and traditional,RA-4 printing, to illustrate the principles of,color theory.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 151,DPH-155

DPH-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Photo majors.,

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,ADVANCED FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY,

,This course continues the development of the,commercial skills started in DPH-327 (Fashion and,Narrative). Through lectures, class shoots, studio,visits, and assignments, students will develop a,personal style and continue working with,professional make-up artists and models in the,studio and on location. Students will create mood,boards for shoots and find appropriate stylists,and models to implement the latest strategies in,creating fashion stories and spreads. The course,will culminate with the production of a folio of,moving images & photography, which demonstrate,commercial and self-directed outcomes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 327

DSS-320 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERCEPTION

How do we see and what are we seeing? What are,the mechanics of the eye, the activities of the,brain, the roles of illusion, and the function of,images in the mind and in communication? This,course uses the neurobiological model of the,brain to explore discoveries in perception and to,explore the complexities of visual imagery.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102