2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Studio Art & Craft Courses

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • 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:

  • 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

  • DFA-285 SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200

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

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • DFA-321 COLLAGE: CONTEMPORARY METHOD

    This course investigates and implements the,various materials, techniques, processes, and,concepts of contemporary collage. Students work,with everything from traditional cut paper,,digital processes, video and audio, installation,,and more. The emphasis is on the making of,collages but with a strong consideration of what,this kind of image making does in terms of,meaning, its impact on contemporary art and visual,culture, and its relevance to most cultural forms,operating today.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN-120, DFN-119, DFN-104 and DAH-218

  • DFA-345 ADVANCED PAINTING (CONTEMPORARY ISSUES)

    This course addresses advanced painting problems,,covering representational and nonrepresentational,issues. Students have the opportunity to explore,a broad range of materials and techniques and,instruction is geared toward individual artistic,concerns. Students in Advance Painting are,exposed to issues and concerns relating to,painting from a global perspective, inclusive of,Western and non Western contemporary artists.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DAH 218, DFA 251

  • DFA-346 ADVANCED FIGURE PAINTING

    This class is designed to vigorously extend ideas,explored in Introduction to Figure Painting, with,an opportunity to engage in more complex,figurative problems. Class discussions include,relevant topics on contemporary figurative art.,Emphasis is on larger format, longer studies and,formal painting,concerns.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFA 120, DFA 220

  • DFA-350 ADVANCED DRAWING

    This course offers students the opportunity to,investigate drawing as an independent process of,art making. Students develop a personal,vocabulary through self-directed works.,Instruction is individualized to these specific,inquiries.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFA 245