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Joyce Hertzson

Professor

School of Design
College of Art and Design
jshfaa@rit.edu
Office Location
BOO-3404

Joyce Hertzson

Professor

School of Design
College of Art and Design

Education

BFA, Rhode Island School of Design; MFA, Indiana University

jshfaa@rit.edu
Areas of Expertise
Access/Healthcare Technology

Currently Teaching

ILLM-518
Eye Ear and Nose Prosthetics
3 Credits
Eye Ear Nosemaking is an introduction to maxillofacial prosthetics. Focusing on anaplastology with additional work in the process of artificial eye-making, students will create life masks on which orbitals, noses and ears can be modeled, cast and produced. **Fee: There is a $45 fee required for this course**
ILLM-618
Eye Ear and Nose Prosthetics
3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the field of anaplastology, a branch of medicine dealing with the prosthetic replacement or correction of an absent, disfigured, or malformed anatomic structure, usually on the face or limbs. Focusing on maxillofacial prosthetics and ocular prosthetics (artificial eyes), students learn the basic technical skills needed for an internship or apprenticeship in this field. **Fee: There is a $45 fee for this course**
VCDE-701
Design History Seminar
3 Credits
This seminar focuses on a basis in the history of design, which complements the overall graduate studies in the School of Design. Interdisciplinary in nature, the course is thematic and emphasizes performance on the part of the student in dynamic dialogue on course topics. The course content focuses on subjects relative to the history and theory of design (people, processes, products, environment, culture and places), critical thinking and contextual historical issues. Students are expected to read seminal design articles, write critical essays and questions and to participate in weekly discussion groups. On-line technology is utilized in addition to slide lectures.
VCDE-712
Design Studies Seminar
3 Credits
As an introduction to the field, this course will present the many complex roles of design–as process, product, function, symbol and use. This seminar will approach critical views of design studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. Faculty colleagues representing diverse campus expertise and beyond will contribute from their respective knowledge bases. The course will require readings, discussion, critical thinking, and writings as we examine the impact of history, theory and critical analysis as related to the interpretation and understanding of design.
VCDE-799
Visual Communication Design Independent Study
1 - 4 Credits
Visual Communication Design Independent Study will allow students to obtain instruction in specialized areas of interest to enhance their individual course of study. Working with a faculty adviser, students will propose a focused curriculum related to their academic and/or future career interests. Visual Communication Design Independent Study students must obtain permission of an instructor to enroll.**NOTE: Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA **

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2D Design I FTDN.121 This course is a structured, cumulative approach to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Organized to created a broad, introductory experience, the course...

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Foundations 2D Design II

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2D Design II FTDN.122 This course is a continued exploration of the elements and principles of design. Organized to created a broad, introductory experience, the course focuses on the development...

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