Tag: SCI Course

This course will introduce students to biological,processes and the biodiversity of life on Earth. ,The objective is to provide a solid understanding,of the scope and origins of biodiversity on our,planet. The focus is on organisms (protists,,fungi, plants, and animals) and their structure,,function, growth, evolution, and distribution.,This course will highlight similarities between,systems at varying levels of ecological,organization, the so called “repetition of,design”, and invite creative interpretations of,the natural world.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: WRT-102

This course offers art and design students an,understanding of algebra (proportions,,ratios, equations), calculator use in,problem-solving, and fundamentals of trigonometry,and statistical analysis. This course will develop,students’ mathematical reasoning skills with an,emphasis on problem solving. Course content may be,applied to the analysis of data in the social,sciences, business, K-12 education arenas, and,throughout the art and design fields.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: WRT-102

Students explore the foundations of trigonometry,to experience graphing in the polar coordinate,plane. Students use angles and trig functions to,create visual representations of mathematical art,while making strong connections to the,relationship of visuals and trigonometry. Students,are also exposed to 3D Geometry through graphing,on spheres and recognizing how 3-dimensional,graphs are used in technology and visuals.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: WRT-102

Acoustics – The Science of Sound introduces,students to the principles and applications of,sound through an interdisciplinary approach,,bridging science, art, and culture. The course,examines the physical properties of sound waves,,psychoacoustics, and environmental acoustics,,encouraging students to explore how sound,interacts with various environments and materials.,Students engage in hands-on projects to understand,and apply acoustic concepts. Field trips to,Detroit’s rich cultural and performance spaces,,such as the Detroit Opera House and Michigan,Central Station, provide experiential learning,opportunities to explore real-world acoustics and,sound design. No prior experience in acoustics or,sound design is required.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: WRT-102

Beginning with the mechanics of perception and the,biological workings of our visual faculty,,students will gain an understanding of how and why,we see what we see. Color is more than a spectrum,of reflected light frequencies that can be fixed,to names. Through hands-on exercises and keen,observation, students will discover that color,acts in context.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: WRT-102

In this course, students study topics that,include differing memory abilities, the,importance placed on dreams by other cultures,,and how artists are influenced by sleep and,dreams. Memory studies include theories of brain,activity and computer simulation, including,their application to personal memory habits.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: WRT 102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

Does it matter how your brain produces the rich,sensory array of the world surrounding you? As an,artist, what can you control of the visual,activities that seem so automatic? This course,examines the experimental steps leading up to the,most recent model of brain function, including,information from MRI imaging, questions about,brain plasticity (the ability to reprogram cell,functions), and the ways experience changes the,brain.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: WRT 102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

How do we see and what are we seeing? What are the,mechanics of the eye, the activities of the brain,,the roles of illusion, and the function of images,in the mind and in communication? This course uses,the neurobiological model of the brain to explore,discoveries in perception and to explore the,complexities of visual imagery.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: WRT 102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

This course explores the intersection of,technology, culture, art and design.,Students will investigate how technological,advancements shape cultural narratives, influence,artistic practices, and redefine our understanding,of identity, culture, and made objects.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: WRT 102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

Film photography is a process driven medium. This,course will examine the chemical evolution of the,black and white photographic print, from its,non-silver foundation to its present,silver-gelatin base. With each process, from John,Herschel’s cyanotype to contemporary,silver-gelatin emulsion we will mix chemistry and,produce prints in the darkroom. We will learn how,compounds such as potassium carbonate and sodium,sulfite work in print development. We will learn,how to previsualize a desired print outcome, and,how to select and mix chemistry to achieve that,end. With each step, and every process, we will,discuss and practice safety in the lab and in the,darkroom.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites: WRT 102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.