Recognizing the complexities of assessment in the arts, this course explores multiple perspectives to assessment practices in the field of art education and its need to establish practices that move beyond skill-based measurable assessment practices. Investigating one-page portfolios to video and photo documentation of process, multiple strategies will be explored that shift the emphasis from product to process and knowledge acquisition.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAE 702 MAE 730
This course introduces scientific theories, methodologies, and findings used to explain anthropogenic climate change. It provides designers and those from other disciplines with a clear understanding of processes, terminology, data and statistics that can reliably inform and support problem solving and systems intervention with multidisciplinary perspectives; it enables credible and transparent shaping of strategic narratives and communication.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
(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.
SUMMER 2024
COSTA RICA
There’s nothing quite like the rain forests of the ”Rich Coast.” At its heart, the Central American country boasts an epic landscape that is home to nearly 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity. Discover how fragile these endangered ecosystems are as you travel through different rainforest preserves and unearth dazzling displays of color and sound. Explore also the unique art and culture of some of Costa Rica’s most vibrant cities and towns.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Trends in the 21st Century have paved the way for a participatory approach to design. New tools such as open-source technology, the transparency of internet media, and the ethos of crowd-sourcing are now insisting on the democratized creation of goods, services, and experiences. The goal of this class is for students to understand human-centered and participatory methods of design-conducting observational research, interviews and workshops, undertaking internal and external research activities, generating conceptual frameworks, and formulating insights related to the synthesis of the research data-while communicating findings and concepts to project sponsors in a clear and compelling manner.
Credits: 3
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This course focuses on the development of student portfolios, resumes, and digital presence in preparation for applying for internships.
Credits: 1.5
Prerequisites: GRT-609
The Special Project course is offered on an occasional basis, with course content specific to the area being explored.
FALL 2023
SOUND DESIGN FOR INTERACTION
This class explores the benefits of working with sound to enhance interactions and/or various interfaces. We will explore ways of creating new sounds, study techniques for sound design as it applies to UI and Interaction Design and generate a final project that will exemplify the techniques we study and learn in class. Open to Undergraduate students with permission.
WINTER 2024
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
The course will cover the principles and practices of how to construct a digital story, including writing and editing for digital media, gathering and editing images, audio and video for online use. Students will experiment with storytelling in a variety of forms including multimedia, transmedia, locative media, hypertext and video games.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Embracing the integral role of design in contemporary culture, students will examine the architecture of design thinking as it applies conceptually to curriculum design, classroom management, and design as advocacy for art education in the larger community. Students will examine how design thinking has evolved overtime and its functions historically, juxtaposed with contemporary culture.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MAE 702 MAE 730
Choose Three Courses – 9 Credits
CMD 619 Footwear Design Fundamentals – 3 Credits
CMD 621 Intermediate Footwear Design – 3 Credits
CMD 622 Advanced Footwear Design – 3 Credits
This is the second of a series of studio courses that allow students on the MA and MFA Design for Climate Action programs to develop their skills and knowledge in live design briefs with industry and community partners. By their nature, these courses include socio-economic and political considerations. The studio courses are designed to challenge students with projects of increasing complexity and progressively strengthen the students’ problem-solving skills. Students solve design problems requiring substantive research, concept ideation and realization, and implementation. Projects on this course address the environmental impact of human habitats, including domestic waste infrastructures, energy usage, transport systems and logistics.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CLA 605