| ADN 102 | Design Fundamentals for Art & Design | 6(9-2-0) S |
| Preq: DF 101 |
| The second introductory studio in the fundamental concepts, skills and experiences of designing in two and three dimensions for Art & Design majors. |
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| ADN 111 | Two Dimensional Design for Non-Design Majors | 3(0-6-0) F,S |
| Preq: Non-Design student |
| An introduction to the fundamentals of design studies through two dimensional problems. The basic elements and concepts of design explored as abstract and applied problems through design issues. Provides non-design students an introduction to designprinciples and a language of design. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| ADN 112 | Three Dimensional Design for Non-Design Majors | 3(0-6-0) F,S |
| Preq: Non-Design student |
| An introduction to the fundamentals of design studies through three-dimensional problems. The basic elements and concepts of design explored as abstract and applied problems through the design issue. Provides non-design students a working knowledge of design principles and a language of design. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| ADN 202 | Design Studio: Art & Design in Context | 6(0-9-0) S |
| Preq: DF 101 and DF 102 or two studios |
| Investigative problem solving in visual communication in the human environment. Emphasis on visual language applied to specific contexts. |
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| ADN 212 | Basic Photography | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: DF 102 |
| Introduction to the processes and visual skills necessary for the beginning photographer. Darkroom experimentation, pinhole camera, basic rudiments of camera use, film development and printing. Exploration of issues related to the quality of visual communication. |
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| ADN 219 | Digital Imaging | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: DF 102 |
| Introduction to exploring, creating, and modifying images through the use of computers. Emphasis is on creativity, experimentation, and intuitive image-making using various computer techniques. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| ADN 272 | Introduction to Printing and Surface Design | 3(0-6-0) F,S |
| Preq: A grade of C or better in DF 101, ADN 111 or ADN 112 |
| Design and production of screen printed, painted and pattern-dyed fabrics. Development of design abilities (color use, pattern generation) and technical skills (screen printing, painting, use of fabric dyes). Production of fabric samples, studies, yardage, and/or end products. Awareness of industrial processes. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| ADN 273 | Fibers Materials and Processes | 3(0-6-0) F,S |
| Preq: DF 101 or ADN 111 or ADN 112 |
| Introduction to historical and contemporary hand processes used by the textile designer. Students will learn a variety of textile techniques utilizing traditional and experimental methods. Emphasis will be on technical exploration and development. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| ADN 281 | Basic Drawing | 3(0-6-0) F |
| Preq: Design Majors and Design Minors |
| A beginning descriptive drawing experience which teaches students to see, analyze, and transcribe observed subject matters. The transcription incorporates formal drawing issues (line, form, texture) with traditional and contemporary material space exploration. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 292 | Special Topics in Design | 1-3 F,S |
| Topics of current interest in the College of Design. Used to develop new courses. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| ADN 302 | Design Studio: History, Culture & Diversity | 6(0-9-0) S |
| Preq: Five studios and HA 202 |
| Investigations into the historical, cultural, perceptual and aesthetic values and precedents of modern art/design movement. In a studio mode, emphasis is on research, documentation, synthetic and analytic activities. |
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| ADN 311 | Basic Visual Laboratories | 3(0-6-0) F,S |
| Preq: Design Majors: DF 102; Non-Design Majors: ADN 111, 112 |
| Basic activities that relate to the major design areas in the College of Design. Study of visual communication skills in areas of illustration, printmaking, and life drawing. The student elects instructor and area(s) of activity. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| ADN 312 | Intermediate Photography | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: ADN 212 |
| Continuation of an advanced level of the skills and techniques developed in Basic Photography. Purpose is to develop use of camera as a perceptual tool to increase awareness and sensitivity of visual imagery. |
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| ADN 319 | Introduction to Animation | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| An intensive introduction to animation which integrates traditional hand generated animation, digital techniques and technology. Students will explore animation's fundamental principles of linear formats, sequenced movement and time-based imaging. |
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| ADN 384 | Basic Painting | 3(0-6-0) F |
| Preq: DF 102; or both ADN 111 and ADN 112 |
| Introduction to the principles of painting through class projects that expose students to different painting materials and techniques. Students learn to build a stretcher, size and prime a canvas as well as other rigid painting surfaces. Acrylic andoil paint used; projects assigned and open themes. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 386 | Basic Sculpture | 3(0-6-0) F |
| Preq: DF 101, ADN 112 |
| Studio course introducing basic concepts, materials, and processes of sculpture. Instruction incorporates both traditional and contemporary form generation with emphasis on developing formal perception and projection. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| ADN 400 | Design Studio | 6(0-9-0) F,S |
| Preq: ADN 102 |
| Studio offering upper-level undergraduates the opportunity to intensively study general design issues (form, color, structure, proportions, scale, etc.). Course may be used to partially satisfy studio requirement in all undergraduate degree programs in the College of Design |
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| ADN 402 | Senior Studio | 6(0-9-0) S |
| Preq: Seven studios and ADN 219 |
| Advanced Design studio emphasizing the exploration of past, current and potential future technologies within Design Department content areas (e.g., painting, sculpture, fibers, jewelry, color and light, etc.). Students are expected to work independently, develop their own problem statements. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| ADN 411 | Visual Laboratory II | 3(0-6-0) F,S |
| Preq: DF 102; or both ADN 111 and ADN 112 |
| Visual communication skills in the areas of life drawing, illustration, painting, print making and sculpture. May be taken for a minimum of 12 credit hours by College of Design students |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| ADN 413 | Synthetic Drawing | 3(2-3-0) Every 3rd Sem |
| Preq: DF 102; or ADN 111, ADN 112 |
| Orthographic and axonometric projections, coordinating and perspective systems, and diagramming to facilitate the drawing of shapes and forms conceived by the designer in order to make visually precise simulations of design ideas. |
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| ADN 414 | Color and Light | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Physical and perceptual nature of color, color awareness, sensitivity and skills in visual communication with color as a designer's tool. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 418 | Contemporary Issues in Art and Design | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: History of Art I & II or Junior standing, Design Majors |
| Explore a range of issues about contemporary art and design ideologies. Concentration on selected readings which provide a platform for discussion of various ideas, approaches, perspectives and practices in the contemporary fields of art and design. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 419 | Multimedia and Digital Imaging | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: DF 102, ADN 219 |
| Intensive hands-on investigation of the tools, techniques, and processes for the development of interactive multi-media projects. Media teams will emphasize shaping an idea into a well thought-out design that works as an interactive experience. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| ADN 428 | Art and Design: Theory and Practice | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: 6 Studios; Senior Level, Art and Design |
| Conceptual basis for developing a personal philosophy regarding the practice of art and design. Theory based history of diverse cultures and forces of change: political, economic, religious, social, intellectual and philosophical as they affect thefields of art and design. |
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| ADN 454 | Geometry for Designers | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Junior standing |
| Geometry and its application to the various fields of design, mathematical and drawing skills required. |
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| ADN 455 | Building Workshop | 3(2-2-0) Every 3rd Sem |
| Preq: DF 102 or both ADN 111 and ADN 112 |
| Process and logic of producing one's own design. Structural behavior, geometry, and materials in the construction of physical form usually at a large scale. Evaluative testing with critical support. |
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| ADN 460 | Multimedia and Advanced Digital Imaging Studio | 6(0-9-0) F, Sum |
| Preq: ADN 219 |
| An intensive study of advanced image-making processes, software, and various computer platforms used in the creation of multimedia. In a studio mode, students will place emphasis on creating interactive programs and finally transfer images to CD Rom and video with audio and special effects. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| ADN 470 | Fibers and Surface Design Studio | 6(0-9-0) F,S |
| Preq: A grade of C or better in DF 101 or ADN 111 and ADN 112; Design Majors or Design Minors |
| Practice of widely varying textile techniques with the solving of practical and conceptual design problems. Textile end products are designed and produced at full scale in appropriate materials. Focus includes weaving, knitting, printing and dyeing of fabrics, and a wide variety of fabric construction and embellishment processes. Textile history is an ongoing part of the study. Emphasis on synthesis of techniques and ideas. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 472 | Advanced Surface Design | 3(0-6-0) F,S |
| Preq: DF 101, ADN 272 |
| Advanced problems in the design and production of hand-printed and pattern-dyed fabrics. Experimentation with advanced color application techniques. Exploration of pattern and image production on fabric and development of design abilities in textilemedia. Specific focus changes each semester. |
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| ADN 475 | Pre-Industrial World Textiles | 3(3-0-0) S (Every 2 Yrs.) |
| Preq: Sophomore standing |
| Research on and discussion of hand-made textiles of the world, introducing major textile traditions from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. Focus on geographic and cultural contexts, developments in making, and design characteristics, including impact of 20th century fiber art movements. Seminar format. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| ADN 480 | Intermediate Studio | 6(0-9-0) F,S |
| Preq: DF 101 and DF 102; or ADN 111, ADN 112 and ADN 311 |
| Studio format offering upper level undergraduates the opportunity to intensively study general design issues (form, color, structure, proportions, scale, etc.) through individual study in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, or printmaking. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| ADN 481 | Intermediate Drawing | 3(0-6-0) S |
| Preq: ADN 281 |
| An intermediate-level drawing course that further develops the designer's graphic, analytic, observational, and conceptual skills. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 484 | Intermediate Painting | 3(0-6-0) S |
| Preq: DF 102; or both ADN 111 and ADN 112 |
| An intermediate-level painting course that through slide lectures, class projects, and assigned readings exposes students to contemporary painting art movements. Special emphasis given to the formal and interpretative analysis of a painting. Acrylicand oil paint are used; Projects have assigned and open themes. |
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| ADN 486 | Intermediate Sculpture | 3(0-6-0) S |
| Preq: ADN 386 |
| An intermediate-level sculpture course that further develops the designer's analytic, observational, and conceptual skills. |
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| ADN 487 | Sculpture: Life Modeling | 3(0-6-0) F |
| Preq: DF 102 or ADN 486 |
| A studio course with direct observation of nature a primary concern. In-depth study of specific modeling concepts and processes. |
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| ADN 490 | Art and Design International Studio | 6(0-9-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Junior standing, Design Majors, Approval Study Abroad Office |
| Define Art and Design problems and develop design solutions in an international setting. Studio projects related to design, culture, and traditional and contemporary art forms. Focus on artifact making through direct studies. Taught off campus. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| ADN 491 | Special Seminar in Design | 1-3 F,S |
| Seminars on subjects of current interest in design. |
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| ADN 492 | Special Topics in Design | 1-3 F,S |
| Topics of current interest in Design & Technology. Used to develop new courses. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| ADN 494 | Internship in Design | 3-6 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Junior standing; 3.0 GPA or better |
| Supervised field experience in design offices, galleries, museums and other organizations. May be taken for a maximum of 6 credit hours |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| ADN 495 | Independent Study in Design | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Junior standing in Design with 3.0 in Design or better |
| Special projects in art and design developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. May be taken for a maximum of 6 credit hours |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| ADN 502 | Advanced Visual Laboratory | 1-12 F,S |
| Advanced experimental studies in visual phenomena related to design. May be taken for a max of 12 credit hrs. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 503 | Graduate Seminar in Art & Design | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Seminar introduction to research in art and design, addressing theoretical, historical, and methodological contexts for individual exploration. Reading, discussion, and presentations will emphasize current work and concept development in all art media. Methods of examining idea sources, process, documentation, critiquing, speaking, and writing about visual concepts. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| ADN 560 | Advanced Animation Studio | 6(0-9-0) F,S |
| Preq: ADN 460, ADN 419; College of Design Graduate Student |
| The studio serves as an intensive investigation of the tools, techniques, and processes for experimental multimedia animation. The studio will address the entire creative animation process, from initial storyboard concept to final production. The studio will serve as an advanced study of animation and imaging by investigating multimedia animation from numerous perspectives, including filmmaking, cognitive psychology, the fine arts and interaction design. Creativity in concept and execution (thecreative process) will be a major focus of the studio experience. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | |
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| ADN 561 | Digital Animation and Imaging Seminar | 3(4.5-0-0) S |
| Preq: ADN 460, ADN 419; College of Design Graduate Student |
| Intensive research, presentation, and discussion of animation. Addressing historical animation issues related to media, culture and technology. Advanced study of animation and imaging through study of the history of multimedia animation from numerous perspectives, including filmmaking, painting and drawing, theater and animation history. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 570 | Advanced Fibers and Surface Design Studio | 6(0-12-0) F,S |
| Advanced studio in Art & Design. Creation of fibers and surface design products, with special emphasis given to design process; creative problem-solving, exploration, and innovation; and application of advanced art and design techniques and methodsto hands-on making of textile objects. All projects will be individually conceived and executed. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 571 | Fibers and Surface Design Seminar | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: ADN 503 |
| Seminar on current professional issues in fibers and surface design, focusing on theory, history, critical analysis, and philosophy. Reading, discussion, presentations, research, and writing about contemporary and historical thought in the field. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 575 | Pre-Industrial World Textiles | 3(3-0-0) S (every two years) |
| Research on and discussion of hand-made textiles of the world, introducing major textile traditions from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. Focus on geographic and cultural contexts, development of production, and design characteristics,including 20th-century fiber art movements. Seminar format. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| ADN 581 | Final Project Research | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Directed research to prepare background documentation for the final project, including historical and contemporary context, formation of project parameters, statement of goals, and documentation/project outline. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 588 | Final Project Studio | 6(6-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: ADN 570(18cr) and ADN 581. Student in last semester of graduate enrollment |
| Final studio project for graduate students in Art & Design, under the supervision of graduate advisory committee members. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| ADN 592 | Special Topics in Art and Design | 1-6 F, S, Sum |
| Topics of current interest to the program or concentration offered by faculty in the department of Art and Design. Subjects offered under this number are normally used to test and develop new courses. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 | |
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| ADN 630 | Independent Study in Art & Design | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: ADN 503; and ADN 570 |
| Independent study in art and design under the supervision of a specific Art & Design faculty member. Restricted to graduate students in Art & Design with consent of the supervising faculty. May not be taken in the first semester of graduate study |
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | |
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| ADN 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | 1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ADN 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |