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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1 - 3 credits An Independent Study in the Social Sciences is intended to give a student majoring in the Social Sciences the opportunity to pursue an interdisciplinary academic project under the close supervision of faculty members. An independent study must be a well thought out project between a student and at least two faculty members, each in a different social science discipline. The standards for independent studies are designed to maintain a high level of quality in the work undertaken. Offered: Upon request.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This foundation-level studio course presents students with the funda mental design principles and elements involved in creating twodimen sional works of art. A sample of topics that are covered in this class include: unity, value, balance, rhythm, color, shape, texture, and form. Personal style, imaginative content and well-thought out process are emphasized. Experimentation with mixed media is encouraged as the semester progresses. Field work at the college's gallery and museums in New York City are also integral to the nature of this course. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This basic course is designed to help the student develop an under standing of the three-dimensional world. Through the use of various mate rials often associated with three-dimensional objects, this course will explore mass and form and their interaction with existing space. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits A studio course that is designed to explore through the use of various media such as charcoal, graphite, and pen and ink, the communication of our experiences or interpretations of a threedimensional world on a two-dimensional surface. Offered: 2008 - 2010
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to introduce students to the basic forming and decorative techniques found in low-fire ceramics. Historical and con - temporary references will be presented periodically to serve as visual resources for the class. Assignments and class work will guide the students in their exploration of the creative and technical processes in clay. Students will participate in the entire ceramic sequence: from handbuild - ing to wheel-throwing to glazing and the firing of kilns. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits An introductory course designed to give artistic, practical and historic insight to the art of jewelry making. Practical problem solving used in the production of handmade jewelry is explored through the technical processes of forming in wire and sheet, piercing, assembling, applique, stamping, enameling, soldering, annealing and finishing. Professional portfolio building will be stressed as well as research in the form of his torical referencing that will fortify this study of form and function. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits By exploring the world of signage, this course sets out to cover fun damentals of communication design. Emphasis on the design process within the context of communication objectives provides the framework to develop assignments based on issues of problem analysis, concept devel opment, the marketplace, and format requirements, as well as stylistic and aesthetic concerns. Students will work with the concept of informative graphics designed to identify, amplify, persuade, and elevate the written message visually through monumental design, irrespective of scale requirements. Students will build a portfolio through in-class studio work and homework assignments. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits The technical and aesthetic aspects of black and white photography from simple snapshots to the execution of original works of art. Students are encouraged to explore variants to achieve more sophisticated techni cal and aesthetic effects. Areas of study include films, camera, image mak ing and composition, film processing, print finishing, and a brief overview of the history of photography. Students will be responsible for providing their own 35mm "manual" camera as well as film, paper, andmounting materials. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits A studio exploration of typography as a craft and a design tool. Emphasis on typesetting hardware, specialized vocabulary, copy fitting and type specification, layout, and type indication. Communication design problems emphasize typography as a primary visual element. In addition, students will also develop skills in a variety of letter formats and in calligraphy. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This studio course provides a foundation for students to explore the traditional elements of design via weekly assignments and semester long artistic exploration. As in most studio classes, students work to develop their ideas creatively while maintaining respect and mastery of their respective medium. Using computer-generated digital imagery, students explore the following in order to tell a story of: traditional photography; create a personalized image bank; examine positive and negative form in a composition; type as form; page layout and design composition; image as collage; traditional color theory; exploration to secure a personal voice that yields a work of art; ethical concerns regarding copyright and trade mark; critical analysis of readings related to culture and perception; the history of type and universality of the art of the comic strip narrative. This class is not a tutorial for industry software programs, but rather a creative, investigative journey destined to open new vistas, promote discussions, while problem-solving all the way. Students produce a portfolio of work along with a written museum assignment that chronicles on-site research done in conjunction with a final project. Research is carried out in New York City. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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