2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Academic Programs & Courses

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DDG-285 3D DESIGN FOR MOLD

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

    ,FALL 2026,

    ,3D DESIGN FOR MOLD ,,

    ,In this course students will learn to utilize 3D,design processes including 3D modeling, 3D,printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling for mold,making. Mold making processes will include but are,not limited to open face molds for high and low,temperature materials, 2 part and multi-part,molds, rubber molds, glove molds, castable resin,3D printing for investment casting, laser cutting,stackable molds, CNC milling direct molds. Other,topics covered will include surface smoothing and,finishing of 3D prints, material compatibilities,,burnout processes, and experimental casting.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take DDG-103

  • DDG-315 DIGITAL FABRICATION: ADVANCED PROJECTS

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DCR 103 DCR 252

  • DDG-316 DIGITAL PRINT AND PATTERN DESIGN

    This is an Adobe Photoshop based course focusing,on creating interconnected repeat patterns and,textile artworks via painting, collage, and mixed,media. Students produce original designs, repeat,layouts, coordinates, and colorways while,exploring mood boards, color palettes and design,application. File management and printing options,are explained, and presentation skills are,emphasized using InDesign to create a final,process book along with a variety of material,studies.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 119

  • DDG-352 VECTORS AND PLIABLE PLANES

    This is an Adobe Illustrator based course focused,on creating images and patterns that can be,applied to a variety of surfaces. Students source,a variety of materials and explore planar networks,and modular systems for design applications.,Formatting design files for cnc / laser,manufacturing are explained, and presentation,skills are emphasized using InDesign to create a,final process book along with a variety of,material studies.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 119

  • DDG-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

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

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • Department Codes and Subject Key

    Graduate Subject Codes

    CODESUBJECTDEPARTMENT
    CLADESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITYGRADUATE STUDIES
    CMDCOLOR & MATERIALS DESIGNGRADUATE STUDIES
    DGRGRADUATE (CORE)GRADUATE STUDIES
    GIDINTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN & MEDIA STUDIES STUDIESGRADUATE STUDIES
    GRDMFA DESIGN GRADUATE STUDIES
    GRTMFA TRANSPORTATION DESIGNGRADUATE STUDIES
    IXDUSER EXPERIENCE DESIGNGRADUATE STUDIES
    IXDOLONLINE USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNGRADUATE STUDIES

    Undergraduate Subject Codes

    CODESUBJECTDEPARTMENT
    DAEART EDUCATIONART EDUCATION
    DCECERAMICSSTUDIO ART & CRAFT
    DDGDIGITAL MEDIASTUDIO ART & CRAFT
    DFADRAWING & PAINTINGSTUDIO ART & CRAFT
    DFDTEXTILES & FIBERSSTUDIO ART & CRAFT
    DFNFOUNDATIONSFOUNDATIONS
    CDSCOMMUNICATION DESIGNCOMMUNICATION DESIGN & STRATAGY
    DGLGLASSSTUDIO ART & CRAFT
    DILILLUSTRATIONILLUSTRATION
    DININTERIOR DESIGNINTERIOR DESIGN
    DMAANIMATION, CONCEPT, GAMEENTERTAINMENT ARTS
    DMEJEWELRY & METALSSTUDIO ART & CRAFT
    DPHPHOTOGRAPHYPHOTOGRAPHY
    DPMPRINTMAKINGSTUDIO ART & CRAFT
    DPRPRODUCT DESIGNPRODUCT DESIGN
    DSCSCULPTURESTUDIO ART & CRAFT
    DTRTRANSPORTATION DESIGNTRANSPORTATION DESIGN
    FADFASHION DESIGN/ACCESSORIESFASHION DESIGN
    FABFASHION BUSINESS MANAGEMENTFASHION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
    FLMFILMFILM
    IADINTERDISCIPLINARY ART & DESIGNINTERDISCIPLINARY ART & DESIGN
    SACSTUDIO ART & CRAFT (CORE)STUDIO ART & CRAFT

    Liberal Arts

    CODESUBJECTDEPARTMENT
    AHVART HISTORYLIBERAL ARTS
    BUSBUSINESSLIBERAL ARTS
    DHSHISTORYLIBERAL ARTS
    DPLPHILOSOPHYLIBERAL ARTS
    DSSSOCIAL SCIENCELIBERAL ARTS
    DVCVISUAL CULTURELIBERAL ARTS
    ELSENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIESLIBERAL ARTS
    LITLITERATURELIBERAL ARTS
    SCISCIENCE LIBERAL ARTS
    WRTENGLISHLIBERAL ARTS

    Student Life Programs

    CODESUBJECTDEPARTMENT
    SLPSTUDENT LIFE PROGRAMSSTUDENT LIFE

  • DFA-120 PAINTING I

    Intro to Painting functions as a survey of,contemporary approaches to painting. Students,explore a range of oil and acrylic painting,techniques while directing the development of,particular ideas, themes, or subjects. The,technical goals in this course include,understanding the use of color properties to,depict illusionary space and form while examining,the relationships between material and metaphor,,surface and structure, image and meaning. ,Connections between research and practice are,strengthened through ideation methods based on,observational studies in addition to collecting,,sourcing and archiving visual resources. Studio,set up and safety, class critiques, visiting,artists and field trips round out the course.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 103, DFN 104, DFN 116

  • DFA-220 INTRODUCTION TO FIGURE PAINTING

    This figurative painting course utilizes the,painting principles acquired in Introduction to,Painting. Emphasis is placed on color theory,,value, illusion of form and space, compositional,theory and paint application. Contemporary,approaches to figurative painting are examined,through class presentations and studio processes.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFN 121 AND DFA 120

  • DFA-245 CONTEMPORARY DRAWING

    Contemporary Drawing serves as an investigation of,drawing as a primary mode of expression. Students,will examine historical, experimental, traditional,and unconventional methods for creating drawings.,A strong focus is placed on concept development as,students respond to specific assignments that,engage a broad range of issues and ideas.,Individual aesthetic and expression is developed,as students hone their ability to articulate ideas,through drawing, critique presentation and an,artists’ statement.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFA 105

  • DFA-251 PAINTING II

    Painting II is an intensive studio course that,assumes a basic understanding of painting,materials and techniques. Figure/Ground,relationships are challenged both formally and,conceptually through an investigation of painting,as it exists alongside a number of social,,architectural, and technological forces. This,class will engage the vast range of,inter-relational possibilities in the making and,experiencing of painting. Historical and,Contemporary painting strategies will be examined,in contexts of time and place. Individual and,group critiques, homework assignments, I.A.,(ideation archive) and artists statements are,used to assess progress. Demonstrations,,lectures, and field trips will enhance the,engagement.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFA 105 DFA 120