The workshop style format of this class,introduces students to a variety of printing,methods using hand-cut stencils and photo,emulsion. Techniques include preparing original,artwork for multi-color patterned yardage,,improvisational (freestyle) printing, and,engineering placement prints. Textile pigments,,thickened dye, and discharge pastes will be,introduced. Special focus is placed on material,exploration, color mixing, and registration of,multiple screens.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This beginning class teaches students how to apply,cold-working processes to hot formed glass. A,variety of processes are introduced including,cutting, polishing, gluing, and surface,embellishment. Students learn to safely and,effectively utilize cold-working equipment and,apply cold techniques and tools to solve,fabrication problems. Students also apply their,skills to creative projects. Craftsmanship,,problem-solving, and design are emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGL 142
This studio is the second level of exploration,concerned with fabrication and forming techniques,for jewelry and small scale metals. The emphasis,within this course is directed research into,topics of technical proficiency, material,vocabulary and creative problem solving.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DME 140
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Students are given a progressive series of,projects that promote exploration of both,traditional and alternative building techniques,such as coil, mold, slip cast, and slab. Once,these are completed, students choose a project of,particular interest and expand the idea to achieve,a personal contemporary expression.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Students will be introduced to self-directed,research and production. Through studio, research,,and presentation assignments, students will,explore their personal artistic and expressive,interests. Critical readings, discussion, visiting,artists and critique will take place in class.,Documentation will be introduced. Students will,consider how group and individual identity inform,content, form, and context of artwork.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (OR DAH 202), DAH 218, DEN 239, DVC 200
This course explores piecing, quilting, applique,,embellishment, and stitched collage. Basic,machine and hand sewing will be introduced to,produce pliable, layered, and sculptural,surfaces. Traditional and nontraditional,materials combinations and fabric manipulation,techniques will function as the “skin” of,armature-based sculptural constructions. An,overview of historical and contemporary fiber,works will provide framework for students to,experiment.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course, students learn in-depth color,compositional techniques as they relate to glass,and how they are applied to personal expression.,The theme of this course is to integrate color,composition imagery into blown glass. Referencing,historic and contemporary glass, students develop,a personal body of work reflecting researched,topics and proficiency in skills they have,developed. Some techniques covered include cain,,frit and shard glass, and engraving and etching to,produce compositions both decorative and,painterly.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGL 135 OR DGL 142
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
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