This is an advanced studio concerned with,fabrication and forming techniques for jewelry and,small scale metals. Students undertake projects,with an emphasis on individual expression, surface,embellishment and production strategies.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DME 241
This advanced studio guides students toward,developing a personal voice using slipcasting,,glazing, surface refinement and firing.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DCE 112, DCE 212
(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 explores garment construction,,metaphor, and personal adornment. Students will,develop skills in basic pattern drafting and,machine sewing techniques. There will be slide,presentations, visiting artists, and weekly,readings about various designers and artists who,approach clothing with an artistic vision. This,course is an excellent follow-up to Stitched,Assemblage.
Credits: 3
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This course is a multi-level studio with an,emphasis on fabrication and forming techniques,for,jewelry and small-scale metals.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course, students explore functional and,nonfunctional objects derived from the vessel,format. Advanced application of conceptual and,technical research in merged forms, experimental,structures and materials result in objects of,personal narrative as well as sculptural and,utilitarian significance.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DME 244
This course encourages experimentation with new,forming techniques and combinations. Emphasis is,placed on developing a personal voice within a,series of works.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DCE 135, DCE 235
Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design (AICAD), junior or first-semester senior,students in good academic standing have the,opportunity to spend a semester (fall or winter),or full year of study at another member,institution in the United States or abroad.,Application information is available in the,Academic Advising and Registration Office.
Credits: 12
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The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Functional and nonfunctional objects are derived,from the traditional vessel format. Traditional,forming operations for sheet metal are explored;,experimentation is encouraged.
Credits: 3
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