2026-2027 Academic Catalog
An understanding of the philosophical questions,raised by art can elevate creative practice and,cast new light on our understanding of made,objects. Students consider some of the great,philosophical questions and theories of art, and,engage in thought-provoking discussions of beauty,,as well as art’s nature, purpose, significance,,and meaning.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.
: In this course students consider both ancient,questions about the nature of right and wrong and,live, contemporary moral issues. Through close,readings of historically important philosophical,works and the application of theory to real,issues, students will come to their own,,well-informed conclusions about pressing moral,problems.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.
What is the artist’s role and responsibility in,an historic moment of critical transition in the,environment and in society as a whole? This class,creates the space for a thoughtful examination of,various theories of ethics and justice as they,apply to the visual arts in relation to the,environment. Students will explore the writing of,diverse theorists in justice and ethics and the,practical response of artists to the rapidly,changing world around them. Attention will be,given to all popular mediums that provide the,visual text in our evolving world.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.
What is the artist’s role and responsibility in,an historic moment of critical transition in the,environment and in society as a whole? This class,creates the space for a thoughtful examination of,various theories of ethics and justice as they,apply to the visual arts in relation to the,environment. Students will explore the writing of,diverse theorists in justice and ethics and the,practical response of artists to the rapidly,changing world around them. Attention will be,given to all popular mediums that provide the,visual text in our evolving world.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
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: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).
While working with the many processes of,printmaking, students will engage with the,printed image while considering the historic,aspects of the techniques involved in the,production of a print. This course is an,introduction to the following areas of,printmaking: relief (woodcuts and linocuts),,intaglio (etching), and lithography. Students,will learn the basics of each area through,,collaborations and hands-on short workshops.,Context is discussed and explored through,demonstrations, readings, image presentations,,and visits to local galleries, community,prints-shops, and museums with a range of,print-media.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 SAC 105 (formerly DFA 105)
Using the City of Detroit as its inspiration,,students will employ various research,methodologies as a starting point for creating,prints. Through projects and field trips will,engage and respond to the long history of,printmaking within the city of Detroit. Techniques,introduced will include relief printing, laser,cutting, print from found,objects and silkscreen. Students will print both,with and without a press to create limited,edition prints as well as DIY or on-the cheap,multiples using commercial print processes. ,Those students who have taken Intro to,Printmaking or have prior college level,printmaking experience will be encouraged to,build on techniques they’ve already learned to,develop their own creative voice.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120
This course focuses on an in-depth examination of,printmaking processes, while dealing with,traditional and contemporary methods such as;,historical & digital processes, limited edition,versus unique printing, and multi-matrix projects.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DPM 115 (formerly DFA 115)
This course has been structured to develop a range,of creative relationships, and the technical and,conceptual skills, necessary to produce content in,printmaking media. Forms,including artist books, letterpress, ephemera, and,hybrid and collaborative print ventures will be,investigated. Students will be guided and,encouraged to develop strategies to publish,,edition, and disseminate their work into a range,of markets, and for a number of audiences, beyond,the gallery and the museum.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DPM115 (formerly DFA 115)
