The purpose of this course is to allow students,to,undertake a major independently initiated project,that forms a major part of their graduation,portfolio, or reel. Since students from all,concentrations in the curriculum are required to,take this course there are opportunities for,students to form teams that include many,different,skills and tackle ambitious, forward-looking,projects in a professional manner.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: TAKE DMA-333 AND DMA-349
The purpose of this course is to allow students,with a Game emphasis to undertake a major,independently initiated project or series of,projects that will form a major part of their,graduation body of work, portfolio, or reel. Since,students have different skill sets and focus’,there are opportunities for students to form teams,that tackle ambitious, forward- looking projects,in a professional manner.,This is the first course in a two part course,sequence consisting of DMA-413 Game Senior Studio,I and DMA-414 Game Senior Studio II.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 364
In this course, students examine the nature of,consciousness, free will and,determinism, God and the problem of evil, the,basis of morality, applied ethics, the principles,of justice, questions in aesthetics, the meaning,of life, and global philosophy.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT 102 (formelry DEN 102)
This course examines the idea of critique as,developed by the Frankfurt School between the two,World Wars. The course takes up various critical,lenses, such as psychoanalytic criticism, Marxism,,Feminism, structuralist criticism, queer theory,,African American Criticism, and postcolonial,criticism. The aim is to bring various striking,ideas to bear on our understanding of made objects,and also to inform the practice of making itself.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102
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: 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).
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
