2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

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

This studio is a culmination of knowledge skills and process acquired through previous courses. Individuals will define a self-generated research project that address contemporary cultural issues. Preparation of a professional portfolio of work and resume will also be required.

• Offered: Fall, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 234 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Development of concepts and practices of computer art with an emphasis on digital forms of animation. Creative and commercial applications of animation will be explored while developing pre-professional production workflows.

• Offered: Fall, even numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 223 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course introduces sheet metal forming techniques including raising, sinking, folding and construction. Each student will produce a collection of finished works utilizing these techniques.

• Offered: Fall, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 101 and AD 122.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Production of a collection of ceramic pieces that combine traditional and experimental surface concerns and techniques to develop a personal approach toward the ceramic material. Emphasis is on the finishing and technical concerns related to clay and glaze formulation along with firing procedures for the investigation of ceramic objects. Personal works will engage with thematic explorations of various cultural topics. 

• Offered: Fall, even numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 219 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Exploration of the human figure as a structural form and vehicle for expression in narrative art and illustration. Emphasis is placed on anatomy, working from observation, construction, gesture, composition, research, and creating reference to aid imagination.

• Offered: Fall and Winter, even numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 218.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Advanced studies in visual systems; emphasis is placed on conceptual development, complex layout, production skills and three-dimensional design.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: AD 212 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Continued development of digital video and audio production skills and knowledge emphasizing experimental or innovative time-based media production. 

• Offered: Fall, odd numbered years
• Prerequisites: AD 211 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course is an exploration and application of materials, manufacturing processes, and techniques used in the production of products. Emphasis placed on the relationship materials, efficiency, sustainability and the user.

• Offered: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Chronological exploration of the history of graphic design and illustration from the era of the illuminated manuscript to the present. Emphasis is given to graphic expression in modern society from the mid-19th century on. Digital design and illustration are included.

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

Introductory drawing course focusing on the methods and knowledge needed to create various types of spatial illusions and translate observed information onto a two-dimensional surface.