DPR-425 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIO I

This course is structured as an advanced concept,studio. Students pursue a project in which they,are required to explore ideas and produce,advanced solutions and systems that push the,boundaries of traditional product design.,Recommended themes include sustainability,,inclusivity, and equitable design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: DPR 325, DPR 326

DPR-475 PRODUCT DESIGN INTERNSHIP (3 credits)

Participation in an internship experience allows students to use classroom-learned skills in a related employment experience. Students must work a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the entire semester. To participate students must be of junior or senior status with completion of freshman and sophomore studios. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may not be eligible to participate in an internship during their final semester. Transfer students must have attended one semester at CCS in addition to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DPR-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,

,FALL 2023,

,VISUAL STORYTELLING: 2D DESIGN & LAYOUT ,

,In this course, students will explore various,digital tools that focus on 2D graphic layout and,image manipulation. Through engaging various,reading investigation and in project-based,learning situations, students will develop an,understanding of Gestalt theory and its,application to visual elements such as,compositional space, balance, contrast, direction,,emphasis, pattern, and proportion. They will also,learn the basics of working with type and fonts to,create visual hierarchy, organization, and,effective messaging. Moreover, students will be,introduced to selected AI tools within the Adobe,Creative Suite that assist in image manipulation,and modification. Lastly, the course will provide,instruction on proper digital file management and,optimization techniques.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DPR-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DPR-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007

DPR-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first-semester senior students,in good academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (fall or winter) or full year,studying at another member institution in the,United States or abroad. Application information,is available in the Academic Advising and,Registration Office.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites: