ART AND DESIGN - ADN

ADN 102Design Fundamentals for Art & Design6(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.
Course Offerings: sprg


ADN 111Two Dimensional Design for Non-Design Majors3(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


ADN 112Three Dimensional Design for Non-Design Majors3(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


ADN 202Design Studio: Art & Design in Context6(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.


ADN 212Basic Photography3(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.


ADN 219Digital Imaging3(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


ADN 272Introduction to Printing and Surface Design3(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


ADN 273Fibers Materials and Processes3(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


ADN 281Basic Drawing3(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


ADN 292Special Topics in Design1-3 F,S
Topics of current interest in the College of Design. Used to develop new courses.
Course Offerings: sprg


ADN 302Design Studio: History, Culture & Diversity6(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.


ADN 311Basic Visual Laboratories3(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


ADN 312Intermediate Photography3(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.


ADN 319Introduction to Animation3(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 384Basic Painting3(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


ADN 386Basic Sculpture3(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


ADN 400Design Studio6(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


ADN 402Senior Studio6(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


ADN 411Visual Laboratory II3(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


ADN 413Synthetic Drawing3(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.


ADN 414Color and Light3(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


ADN 418Contemporary Issues in Art and Design3(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


ADN 419Multimedia and Digital Imaging3(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


ADN 428Art and Design: Theory and Practice3(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.


ADN 454Geometry for Designers3(3-0-0) S
Preq: Junior standing
Geometry and its application to the various fields of design, mathematical and drawing skills required.


ADN 455Building Workshop3(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.


ADN 460Multimedia and Advanced Digital Imaging Studio6(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


ADN 470Fibers and Surface Design Studio6(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


ADN 472Advanced Surface Design3(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.


ADN 475Pre-Industrial World Textiles3(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


ADN 480Intermediate Studio6(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


ADN 481Intermediate Drawing3(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


ADN 484Intermediate Painting3(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.


ADN 486Intermediate Sculpture3(0-6-0) S
Preq: ADN 386
An intermediate-level sculpture course that further develops the designer's analytic, observational, and conceptual skills.


ADN 487Sculpture: Life Modeling3(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.


ADN 490Art and Design International Studio6(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


ADN 491Special Seminar in Design1-3 F,S
Seminars on subjects of current interest in design.


ADN 492Special Topics in Design1-3 F,S
Topics of current interest in Design & Technology. Used to develop new courses.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg


ADN 494Internship in Design3-6 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


ADN 495Independent Study in Design1-6 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


ADN 502Advanced Visual Laboratory1-12 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


ADN 503Graduate Seminar in Art & Design3(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


ADN 560Advanced Animation Studio6(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


ADN 561Digital Animation and Imaging Seminar3(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


ADN 570Advanced Fibers and Surface Design Studio6(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


ADN 571Fibers and Surface Design Seminar3(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


ADN 575Pre-Industrial World Textiles3(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


ADN 581Final Project Research3(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


ADN 588Final Project Studio6(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


ADN 592Special Topics in Art and Design1-6 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


ADN 630Independent Study in Art & Design1-3 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


ADN 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration1(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


ADN 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration3(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