2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

AD 423A Metalsmithing/Sculpture: Seminar 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 303 or concurrent enrollment, AD 323A or AD 323B, or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Production of a group of artwork focusing on multi-media assemblage, found objects and combined technologies.

AD 422A Ceramics Seminar: Design Practices 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 303 or concurrent enrollment, AD 322A or AD 322B, or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Production of a body of work that supports the student’s personal concern for form supported by ideological and theoretical sources. Individual solutions for construction and finishing are stressed with a focus on current trends and issues in ceramics.

AD 420A Drawing/Painting: Seminar I 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter, even numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 303 or concurrent enrollment, AD 320A or AD 320B, or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will plan, research, and execute self-driven projects. The content of these projects will follow consistent and coherent themes determined by the student. Content will be supported by readings, discussions, critiques, and supported exposure to professional opportunities in the field.

AD 419A Illustration: Advanced Studio I 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter, even numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 303 or concurrent enrollment, AD 319A or AD 319B, or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Development of conceptual and problem-solving abilities within the framework of varied commercial situations, while encouraging personal artistic voice. Ideation, research, and the professional practice of an illustrator are emphasized.  

AD 418A Graphic Design: Interactivity Seminar 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall and Winter, even numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 303 or concurrent enrollment, AD 318A or AD 318B, or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will learn to apply research, problem solving, and the user’s experience to interactivity. This course’s focus is on app/software interfaces and other media, wayfinding and the conceptual development of interaction and design.

AD 417A Photography: Contemporary Practices 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 303 or concurrent enrollment, AD 317A or AD 317B or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Design and implementation of individual advanced projects while exploring contemporary theoretical and critical photographic concepts.

AD 412A Digital Cinema: Production 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 303 or concurrent enrollment, AD 312A or AD 312B or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Continued development of digital video and audio production skills and knowledge emphasizing development, production, and realization of a group practicum project; professional portfolio and statement development. 

AD 411A Human Centered Design: Design Research 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 303 or concurrent enrollment, AD 311A or AD 311B, or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

 This course is a collaborative project based studio that focuses on problem finding as well as problem solving. Students will develop skills in exploratory research of trend, behavior, culture and concept.

AD 403 Senior Exhibition 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: AD 303 (with a grade of S) and acceptance of the AD 403 Portfolio Review Application.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Preparation of a collection of work to demonstrate the student’s professional competence for exhibit presentation in a department-approved gallery.

AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

History of modern craft and design considers the course of progressive design in the applied arts (product and furniture design) from the nineteenth century to the present. Major movements in design history including the arts and crafts movement, art nouveau, modernism and postmodernism are investigated within a chronological framework. Social issues affecting design—from the relationship between design and consumerism, design and modern management practices, and design and national identity, to design ethics—will be considered within their historical contexts. Non-western design traditions are included.