2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Undergraduate

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DHS-306 DETROIT: PAST AND PRESENT

    This course is designed to meet two broad,objectives: 1) to provide a comprehensive,introduction to the historical narrative of the,city of Detroit and the American urban,experience; and 2) to practice skills of critical,analysis in research, writing and presentation. ,We will accomplish these objectives by,researching primary documents and artifacts;,reading personal narratives; viewing select,documentaries and film clips; listening to guest,speakers representing multiple cultural and racial,viewpoints and visiting a site of historical,significance.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

  • DHS-338 AMERICAN CONSUMER CULTURE

    This course offers students an introductory survey,to the cultural, intellectual, social, and,institutional histories of consumption in the,United States. In particular students focus on,four issues: the development of the mass market at,the end of the nineteenth century, the cultural,and institutional histories of advertising and,marketing, consumption and the construction of,gender, race and sexuality and the long-running,debate over the social effects of consumption.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

  • DHS-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:

  • DHS-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:

  • DIL-147 FIGURE ILLUSTRATION I

    In this course, students are exposed to a variety,of drawing experiences, methods and materials,,using line, light and volume to explore the human,form. This includes a diverse group of models,enabling dialog and engagement on a range of body,types, proportion, value and shape.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • DIL-158 PERSPECTIVE

    This course is designed to teach students methods,for mechanical and freehand perspective drawing.,Topics covered are volumetric drawing, equal and,unequal spacing in perspective, one point,(parallel perspective), two point perspective,,three point perspective, inclined perspective,,ellipses (as well as the difference between,ellipses, circles in perspective and ovals), and,tonal values as they relate to atmospheric,perspective and the rendering formula of,highlight, light, shadow, shadow core, reflected,light, and reflected shadow. Also taught are the,understanding of light refraction and rendering of,cast shadows and the use of hard, intermediate and,soft edges to achieve a sense of dimension.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 101

  • DIL-159 PAINTING & IMAGE MAKING FOR,ILLUSTRATION I

    Students will develop a process and skills in,using painted value and color to define,composition, form, light, and space depicting,diverse cultures and perspectives. This is in,order to employ the basics of professional,illustrative working methods using water and ,oil-based painting mediums with additional,fundamental media.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 101, DIL 147

  • DIL-206 CREATIVE COMPOSITION

    Through the covering of fundamental compositional,theories, students gain the knowledge needed,to create complex, and sophisticated compositions,that serve to reinforce their Illustrations. ,This class will explore the functions of,composition through the use of color, lighting,,camera placement and visual language.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL-158

  • DIL-231 PAINTING & IMAGE MAKING FOR,ILLUSTRATION II

    This course develops and directs through the,illustration making process from ideation to,finished piece that directly relates to strong and,clear verbal and visual concepts. This course,builds upon knowledge gained in Painting and Image,Making for Illustration I that was based on,applied color theory, a knowledge of painting,mediums and materials, and the depiction of,diverse cultures and perspectives and builds upon,them by combining them with conceptual thinking,and experimentation with paint media.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL-159, DIL-247

  • DIL-246 ANATOMICAL FIGURE ILLUSTRATION

    This course provides students with a comprehensive,survey of the entire human skeleton and major,muscle areas as they relate to figure,illustration. Focusing on human anatomy lectures,,composition, proportion, and life drawings,,students create their own anatomy sketchbooks.,Study of the head, hands, and feet is a major part,of this course, along with figure construction,,using photo reference. A variety of media and,illustration techniques are demonstrated,,encouraged, and used.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DIL 159, DIL 247