Courses

Collage & Assemblage

Course No. VAT212/312/412  Credits: 3
Faculty Royden Watson

Collage, assemblage, and installation were the most radical innovations of the early 20th century, reflecting changing attitudes and concepts of art's form and cultural expression. Each of these forms acknowledges the fracture of modern life and the need for new means of expression. This course will explore the relationship between collage, assemblage and installation through the theoretical platform of painting. Students will learn to discern the significantly different effects and content of the wide range of approaches each of these forms encompasses methodologically and iconographically. Through classroom discussion, lectures, and studio assignments the social, historical, cultural, technological context that gave rise to the current practices of collage, assemblage and installation will be elaborated. This course is open to majors from all disciplines and students will be encouraged to apply their area of expertise to assignments and classroom readings and discussion. Open to all Students . 3 credits.

Color, Scale, Mark, & Form

Course No. DRG341.1  Credits: 3

Figurative', 'abstract', 'conceptual', 'non-objective', 'romantic landscape", "post-modern", artworks all have an underlying structure. This studio course examines how the specificity of color, scale, mark and shape form and affect a painting's content. Students will be encouraged to focus on their own body of work while exploring issues of content within the themes of the class through the investigation of their own studio practice, as well as looking at and analyzing the work of other artists throughout history. This course will be of particular interest to students in painting, drawing, & printmaking. Open to all Majors as Elective.

Color, Scale, Mark, & Form

Course No. DRG441.1  Credits: 3

Figurative', 'abstract', 'conceptual', 'non-objective', 'romantic landscape", "post-modern", artworks all have an underlying structure. This studio course examines how the specificity of color, scale, mark and shape form and affect a painting's content. Students will be encouraged to focus on their own body of work while exploring issues of content within the themes of the class through the investigation of their own studio practice, as well as looking at and analyzing the work of other artists throughout history. This course will be of particular interest to students in painting, drawing, & printmaking. Open to all Majors as Elective.

Communication Des - Internship

Course No. CDS399.1  Credits: 3

Communication Des: BFA Statement & Exhibtion

Course No. CDS466.2  Credits: 3
Faculty Mari Hulick

This is the second half of core class for the Senior year of study in the major. This is the realization phase of the BFA thesis presented at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: Students must be working toward a BFA in one of the Design Environment departments. Other students may be admitted with permission of the instructor. Offered spring. 3 credits.

Communication Des: Internship

Course No. CDS499.1  Credits: 3

Communication Design: Advanced Studio

Course No. CDS366.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Larry O'Neal

This is the core class for the second year (junior) of study in the major. The class works on client-based projects. All students work on the projects, all students present to clients, and one design is chosen to be realized. During the course, iterations and presentation skills are stressed as students learn how to navigate the crucial relationship with the client. Students work within realistic industry deadlines and adhere to specific current production requirements. Students will realize a number of presentations for clients throughout the year. They practice and realize both hard-copy and digital presentations. Research, empathy, and design skills are stressed. =

Communication Skills

Course No. IND285.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Peter McEachen | Robert Martinez

This course will focus on the development of effective visual communication. An emphasis will be placed on exploring and communicating ideas through sketching, rendering, orthographic drawing, modeling and verbal/visual presentation. Studio time will include demos, one-day assignments, work time and one-on-one instruction. Coursework is designed to align with projects in Industrial Design 1.1. Offered fall. 3 credits.