2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

AD 217 Photography: Methods and Techniques 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: AD 117.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The course focuses on extending students’ knowledge of fundamental photographic methodologies including professional lighting techniques, basic film and silver-based darkroom processes, and advanced non-destructive digital post-processing techniques. Students explore traditional photographic concepts and genres through relevant and interrelated readings, lectures, discussions, demonstrations, assignments, and individual and group critiques.

 

AD 215 Printmaking/Papermaking: Forms 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: AD 115 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Development of techniques necessary in the creation of an original print with an emphasis on intaglio or screen printing. Students may explore hand papermaking emphasizing sheetmaking, coloring or three-dimensional approaches.

AD 212 Digital Cinema: Image Design 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: AD 112 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Continued development of digital video production skills and knowledge emphasizing fiction video production; lighting strategies, camera work, composition, and post-production. 

AD 211 Human Centered Design: Digital Visualization 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: AD 111.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to computer modeling, digital manufacturing process with advanced presentation and conceptual development skills. 

AD 200 Native American Art and Architecture 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: EN 111 recommended.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

A study of Native art and architecture from the pre-contact period to the present. A contextual approach is used to analyze material produced by the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and other indigenous peoples of North America.

AD 134 Computer Art: Foundations 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to the concepts and practices of computer art. Foundational approaches to photoillustration, animation, and 3D modeling will be explored.

Notes:

Formerly Electronic Imaging.

AD 124 Woodworking: Foundations 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to both traditional hand tool joinery and contemporary joinery practices. Students are introduced to wood as a material, the history of woodworking, and contemporary theory in the field.

AD 123 Metalsmithing/Sculpture: Foundations 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An Introduction to methods of synthesizing form in the production of sculpture. Process, technique, design and composition will be emphasized in assigned projects throughout the semester. Mixed Media.

AD 122 Ceramics: Foundations 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to the methods and techniques of producing ceramic objects covering the various forming, finishing and firing techniques. Students experience techniques ranging from pinch, coil and slab construction.

AD 120 Drawing/Painting: Foundations 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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