The special project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The special project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course students gain experience with rapid,prototyping and digital fabrication tools,including but not limited to laser cutting, FFF,(Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printing, and CNC,machining. The course demonstrates how to utilize,software such as Illustrator and Rhino to create,unique design that can be quickly and efficiently,output onto various tools. Students explore the,application of the digital fabrication tools and,the benefits of rapid prototyping in their,practice.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course students are introduced to sound,,video, and performance as a means to examine,contemporary interdisciplinary studio practice. ,Individual and collaborative assignments explore,a range of themes and ideas that manifest through,an integration of traditional materials and,techniques with time and digital based media. ,Presentation, display, and documentation of work,is critically considered with-in the context of,performative, sight specific, time based, and,ephemeral work. Students will also gain knowledge,of the work of individual and collaborative,conptemporary artists who work between 2-D, 3-D,,and 4-D media.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SAC 105 (or DFA 105), DFA 120, DSC 130 (or DFA 130) and,DFN 119
This course is an introduction to computer-aided,design for 3D printing. Students learn to 3D,model in Rhino, how to design for 3D printing,requirements, and how to prepare and support their,models for the 3D printer. Emphasis is on the,creation of designs intended for 3D printing and,addressing the requirements and limitations of,various printing technologies.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
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
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
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
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
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