This in-depth historical study examines the,development of textiles and the events relating,to their influence. Beginning with the Han,Dynasty in China, moving to Byzantium, and then,to the nineteenth century Industrial Revolution;,this course tracks the exchange of color, motif,,and fibers through trade. Also reviewed are,textiles of India, the Near East, Egypt, Northern,Africa, and Europe. Extensive reading and,research are required. Students respond to,content through detailed notebooks and studio,projects.
This class explores the interaction of color and,pattern through glassblowing techniques. Students,learn traditional techniques for using color,including cane, murrini, color overlays, color,cups, bit applications, and encalmo. Students work,up to developing their own designs and creating,their own unique techniques and color,applications. Students are responsible for,maintaining a sketchbook and giving assigned,presentations throughout the semester. The class,will primarily take place in the hot shop.
This class focuses on glass as a mediator of,image. Through material and optical,investigations, students will utilize glass as a,screen, filter, and lens. Students learn basic,glass forming techniques and utilize glass objects,as an actor in photography and video, which,results in images, objects, and installations.,Lectures, demonstrations, and critiques, will,encourage students to consider both the technical,and conceptual connections between glass and image,making.
*Choose one of the indicated courses †DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher
Catalog Year 24/25
Total Credits 120/121
*International students that require ELS-101 (4.0 cr); Total Credits = 121/122
Total credits: 121: First Year Experience=1;Foundations=15; Major=51; Gen Ed=42; Open Electives=12
GUS – Undergraduate Studio Elective – Required studio electives for the IAD major from an approved major/department. GUS course levls with an (*) exp. GUS 200*, must be satisfied at the level listed; other electives must be taken within the range listed (exp. 200-400 level). Mentoring is required for course approvals.
General Education Electives – Successfully complete any 200-400 level (non-required) Liberal Arts course, from subjects: DAH-Art History, DAS-Academic Studies, DEN-English, DHS-History, DLE-Liberal Elective, DNS-Natural Science DSS-Social Science, DPL-Philosophy, etc), DVC-Visual Culture.
Open Electives – Successfully complete any (3.0 credit) 100-400 level (non-required) course from an Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.
Film, Interdisciplinary Art & Design Faculty
Scott Northrup MA, The New School BFA, College for Creative Studies
GUS – Undergraduate Studio Elective – Required studio electives for the IAD major from an approved major/department. GUS course levls with an (*) exp. GUS 200*, must be satisfied at the level listed; other electives must be taken within the range listed (exp. 200-400 level). Mentoring is required for course approvals.
General Education Electives – Successfully complete any 200-400 level (non-required) Liberal Arts course, from subjects: DAH-Art History, DAS-Academic Studies, DEN-English, DHS-History, DLE-Liberal Elective, DNS-Natural Science DSS-Social Science, DPL-Philosophy, etc), DVC-Visual Culture.
Open Electives – Successfully complete any (3.0 credit) 100-400 level (non-required) course from an Undergraduate subject (Studio or Lecture).
Art Education Elective – Successfully complete an approved 100-400 level studio course from an undergraduate major (outside of the assigned major). Art Ed Department Chair approval required for course selection.
This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program/student resources to support degree progression). Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.
Film, Interdisciplinary Art & Design Faculty
Scott Northrup MA, The New School BFA, College for Creative Studies
Art Education Faculty
Lee, Jhih-Yin Ph.D. University of Georgia M.Ed. University of Houston
Amy Ruopp Ph.D., EDS, University of Missouri MAT, BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art
This course is an introduction to a variety of,hands-on fiber and material techniques with,emphasis on pliable fiber structures. Students,develop a broad understanding of fiber arts and,textile design. Techniques may include felting,,yarn creation, off-loom weaving, knitting,,crochet, or basketry. The study of techniques is,augmented with slide presentations, visiting,artists, and field trips.
Students explore drawing as an expressive tool to,generate, communicate, and develop ideas. With a,focus on basic drawing principles and,observational drawing, students will sharpen their,perceptual drawing skills while working towards,expressive methods. Contemporary attitudes toward,drawing will be introduced in the second half of,the semester as students expand their drawing,tools, materials and processes. Methods used to,develop ideas are examined through processes that,include research, archive and serial drawing.
This course is designed specifically for,first-semester freshman who have not yet declared,a major at College for Creative Studies. It,focuses on concepts and methods that are,applicable to undergraduate majors across the,College and can be substituted for the first,semester studio of any program. This course,investigates creative practice from multiple,perspectives, using projects and in-class,activities to help students gain insight into,what major pathways might best suit their,talents, interests, and experience. In addition,to specific techniques and approaches to creative,practice, the course covers important topics such,as the distinction between the different,undergraduate majors at CCS and the process of,critique, which is a fundamental tool used for,evaluating student work.
This required course, the first in a sequence of,two, expands on the theories, processes and,methods presented in the second year. Students,are introduced to concepts of branding as it,relates to local or small entrepreneurial business,models. Through a series of projects, students,learn how to employ design thinking in order to,develop a visual brand strategy. In this course,students are presented with creative,problem-solving methods to help them make design,decisions that consider content, concept, audience,and communication systems. Concepts of meaning,are explored by using semiotic theories that aid,in the creation of well-crafted messages applied,to informed design solutions intended for,different audience/users.
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.