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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students gain 'hands-on' experience with a wide range of materials, discover inherent characteristics of materials, and learn the processes used to produce and form them. New materials generated in response to concerns about conservation, renewable and reusable resources, recyclability, product life cycle analysis, and associated environmental impacts are explored. *One crossdisciplinary Technical Aspect course may be substituted.
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3.00 Credits
This class is an introduction to the use of paint as a medium to explore the fundamentals of composition and pictorial organization. Instruction is given in the use of materials, the expressive use of color, and the rendering of form and volume through color value studies. Prerequisites: ARD 101 and ARD 173.
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3.00 Credits
This class introduces the elements and principles of three-dimensional design through form development. Students discover materials and processes while developing an awareness of surface. Individual expression through unique objects and the production of multiples is encouraged.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students are instructed in the professional language of technical drawings and learn to generate orthographic projections and 1-, 2-, and 3-point mechanical perspective drawings, and explore axonometric and exploded-view illustration techniques.
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2.00 Credits
In this course, students learn additional tools and techniques used by professional designers for concept presentation and professional portfolio construction.
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2.00 Credits
This course develops basic skills in data collection and research techniques required by the design industry. A variety of systematic approaches to how designers translate complex information provided by engineers, market analysts, consumer groups, environmental scientists, and economists are explored. Qualitative research techniques drawn from several fields of study are examined, including surveying, interviewing, auditing, and observational methodology. Information collected is analyzed and synthesized into a cohesive design problem statement in order to address and explore solutions.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, the student continues exploration and mastery of their chosen media while researching present and past artists whose work can serve to guide the student's direction and choices in developing a personal expression. The student begins to form a personal point of view and develop a focus in relation to the larger social and aesthetic environment. The emphasis is on content and awareness of varying approaches as means to understand others and one's self and gain the ability to create images with impact and personal style. Through illustration projects, students develop the use of conceptual and narrative skills in the problem solving process with emphasis on pictorial composition and use of color theory. Prerequisites: ARD 222 and ARD 273.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers a continuing and in-depth experience in the growing field of digital art. Digital art, a combination of fine art and graphic design, combines the aesthetic appeal and sensibilities of traditional image-making with current design trends and technologies using the computer as the primary creative medium. Students advance their computer and software skills to a level where use of the technology becomes "invisible," allowing students to concentrate on the creativity of their work. Students are encouraged to develop a visual style or dialogue, and push the medium by exploring various software and software combinations to help students find their artistic "voice." Class assignments focus on artistic technique and editorial content based on personal, cultural, historical, and societal perceptions and observations. Prerequisite: ARD 223.
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3.00 Credits
In this class, students expand and sharpen their graphic design skills by finding independent solutions for real design problems. The class covers audience definition, demographics, research and analysis, concept development, and all pre-press production. Prerequisite: ARD 227.
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3.00 Credits
This class focuses on learning the project management skills required in art and design professions. Students have the opportunity to develop a personal focus linked to their chosen concentration. Students learn how to identify an objective for an art or design project, make a project plan and budget, negotiate with clients and partners, establish a timetable, and complete the project. Students can also choose a more demanding project and learn how to develop a business idea, create a business plan, perform a marketing analysis, an entrepreneurial venture.
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