Art and Design courses

Expanding on the basic painting techniques and principles learned in Painting Fundamentals ART X410, this course further engages you in the use of composition, color, contrast, light and movement. Image-illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and individual and…

This intermediate- to advanced-level workshop helps you realize your creative ideas by focusing on personal expression. You are encouraged to take risks, to explore unpredictable rather than predictable painting and to engage in painting rather than picture…

Explore creative ideas while working in either traditional film materials or digital media. Through concept-based assignments, you develop a language to discuss and think critically about photographs. Slide-illustrated lectures, demonstrations, critiques and…

This course covers the use of Adobe Photoshop, an essential tool for the work of any graphic or visual designer. The class focuses on the creation of " composites," a design technique unique to Photoshop. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of the…

How you present yourself as a designer is critical to establishing a successful career. In this course, you design, develop and revise your portfolio of work to feature your strongest design skills. You also refine your résumé, develop a career plan and…

All Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Visual Arts students must successfully complete a portfolio review and discuss their art in formal, philosophical and historical terms to receive the certificate. Instructors determine students’ readiness for graduate…

Develop a cohesive body of work that demonstrates your approach to art making; gain a skill level appropriate for potential application to graduate programs; and practice the presentation of your conceptual intent and artworks in formal, philosophical and…

Explore the dynamics of aesthetic expression, perception and process through interdisciplinary study. Learn the essential principles of visual design and composition, narrative, and conceptual intent that inform and enrich your artistic practice. Course…

Present original artwork to your peers, and receive in-depth responses regarding issues of meaning and content, as well as technical and formal resolution. Get useful feedback on the development of your portfolio of artwork. Discuss relevant topics in visual…

Examine the value of graduate-level education, the state of the art market, prac­tical realities of applying for grants and public commissions, and the role that the media plays in developing an artistic career. (Available summer term)

Explore various pathways to global environmental sustainability, examining commerce, culture, design, policy and individual actions. Focus on key concepts such as ecological footprint measurement, life-cycle analysis, cradle-to-cradle design, green energy,…

Get an introduction to what qualitative research is, the types of qualitative research methods, the appropriate situations to apply qualitative methods, and how to conduct your own qualitative research. You learn to build a research protocol and use various…

Learn how to measure the success of product design through obtaining data and then turning that data into actionable information. Gain insight into how industry professionals assess product success and provide strategic recommendations by studying the user.…

Learn the fundamentals of building information modeling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit Architecture. See how to implement and employ BIM software to facilitate the design process and automate documentation. Participate in hands-on activities to familiarize…

Develop plans that satisfy programmatic needs and use space efficiently. Learn techniques for assimilating client-project information, analyzing program requirements, and developing schematic space-planning solutions for residential and commercial situations.…

“The camera is an instrument that teaches people to see without a camera.” —Photographer Dorothea Lange Learn to employ the eye and the mind and incorporate both perception and concept into image-making. Explore the creative process and develop your aesthetic…

The Typography Fundamentals course will provide students with a broad understanding of contemporary typography and how to make intelligent, confident typographic design decisions. It is intended to help students develop a professional grasp on the craft of…

Get an introduction to the fundamentals of UX research. You gain an understanding of the logistics and theory of conducting user research and how to impact user experience design and product development. You also learn best practices for determining when to…

Study the principles of information, interaction and navigation design to organize and present information for optimal user interface design (UI). Examine human-computer interaction (HCI) in the context of graphical user interfaces (GUI) by exploring the core…

This capstone course guides students in creating a professional UX design portfolio for career advancement or graduate program applications. The portfolio will reflect your personal brand, highlight your strengths, and address areas for growth. The course…

Explore the underlying principles of visual/graphic design through a series of weekly studio exercises, online lectures, readings, seminars and guidance in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. You use these software demos to explore color theory (CMYK, RGB,…

This thorough exploration of watercolor painting offers instruction and opportunities to practice basic wet and dry techniques, washes, blends and use of transparency. Explore with a variety of special techniques for solving texture and masking problems.…

Get an introduction to HTML5 and CSS3 to create a small or personal website. After Applying web standards as you code and mastering the fundamentals of web development and design, you then proceed rapidly with semantic coding, starting from text editor in the…

The process of working in series is an effective vehicle to unlock creative potential, capitalize on unexpected discoveries and uncover new forms of self-expression. Illustrated lectures introduce you to contemporary artists who work in series and to the…