2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Studio Art & Craft Courses

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DCE-305 INT/ADV WHEEL THROWING

    In the advanced Wheelthrowing course, students are,encouraged to cultivate their distinct,artistic voice while refining their skills on the,wheel. Participants will enhance their technical,and,conceptual abilities by exploring alternative and,advanced techniques for altering, firing, and,glazing,their ceramic pieces. Additionally, students will,research and apply contemporary practices and,theories,related to Wheelthrowing, integrating this,knowledge into their creative process.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DCE-105

  • DCE-335 ADVANCED HANDBUILDING

    This course encourages experimentation with new,forming techniques and combinations. Emphasis is,placed on developing a personal voice within a,series of works.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DCE 135, DCE 235

  • DCE-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:

  • DDG-103 RAPID PROTOTYPING FOR STUDIO ARTS

    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:

  • DDG-253 TIME AND DIGITAL MEDIA

    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

  • DDG-272 3D PRINTING WITH CAD

    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:

  • 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.,

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    ,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