Category: Academic Programs & Courses

FAD-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.,
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, SUMMER 2023,
, PARIS/ANTWERP STUDY ABROAD ,This directed course is intended to expand our,students World view.,It will provide alternative learning experiences,they would not have in their typical curriculum.,This joint program is designed to expand the,students World view in several ways:,? Living and traveling together as a group in a,European Country,? Seeing 1st hand some of the History that makes,up western civilization,? Experiencing each other’s department’s focus and,interests,Students will visit Academic Major sites of,interest, Museums, and Cities throughout Paris,,France and,Antwerp, Belgium. This is a 2 -week Summer 2023,course beginning in May.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007

FLM-325 NARRATIVE FILMMAKING I

Narrative Filmmaking is a dynamic two-course,sequence implementing the phases of production.,This first course is a concentrated period of,pre-production beginning with research as students,examine the core elements of cinema – light,,space, and time – through screenings, readings,,practical exercises, discussions, and critical,writing. This will provide a base for concept,development, creative writing, and production,design, culminating in a professional treatment,,screenplay, and pitch deck with a plan to produce,in the subsequent semester.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 201, FLM 211, FLM 225 or DMA 312

IAD-408 INTERDISCIPLINARY THESIS II

This second semester thesis course completes the,work begun in Interdisciplinary Thesis I. The,course includes regular critiques as students work,towards their individual and collective project,goals, including relevant publications and public,exhibition by the end of the semester.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: IAD 407

DAH-206 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION

This course focuses on printed art in America,from pre-1890 through the 1950’s. The influence,of illustrators on the attitudes and customs of,their times is the focus. Using a format of,study by decade, the course explores the making,of,pictures to tell a story regardless of medium. A,more theoretical approach is used in discussions,of the great teachers and of women in,illustration. ,This course satisfies the General Education,requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN-102

DAH-357 ICONOGRAPHY AND MYTHOLOGY

In this course, students explore world mythology,and the works of art they have inspired. Western,artists historically have drawn inspiration from,Christian beliefs and symbols as well as from the,myths of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. ,Contemporary artists have also been influenced by,the beliefs and symbols of Asia, India, Native,America, Africa and other cultures. These are the,basis for most animated stories, video games,,films and many other forms of literature and,works of art. The course will explore the,beliefs, meanings and symbols of many cultures as,they are used in art both historically and today.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH 202)

DCE-116 SURFACE MATTERS

This course explores numerous glaze processes and,application techniques and provides students with,an understanding of how surface relates to and,enhances three-dimensional forms. Weekly,demonstrations and lectures give students the,basis for solving structured assignments.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DEN-102 COMPOSITION II

In DEN 102, the second composition course in a,series, students practice the necessary writing,skills to discover the pleasures and challenges of,research, rhetoric, and reflection. In this course,students investigate and analyze a variety of,written and visual texts and respond in critical,and creative work utilizing primary and secondary,sources. DEN 102 stresses important academic,skills, including research strategies, the writing,process, formatting, revision, editing, and,presenting before a group. This course satisfies,the General Education requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN-101

DFA-245 CONTEMPORARY DRAWING

Contemporary Drawing serves as an investigation of,drawing as a primary mode of expression. Students,will examine historical, experimental, traditional,and unconventional methods for creating drawings.,A strong focus is placed on concept development as,students respond to specific assignments that,engage a broad range of issues and ideas.,Individual aesthetic and expression is developed,as students hone their ability to articulate ideas,through drawing, critique presentation and an,artists’ statement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFA 105

DFD-220 SCREEN PRINTING ON FABRIC

The workshop style format of this class,introduces students to a variety of printing,methods using hand-cut stencils and photo,emulsion. Techniques include preparing original,artwork for multi-color patterned yardage,,improvisational (freestyle) printing, and,engineering placement prints. Textile pigments,,thickened dye, and discharge pastes will be,introduced. Special focus is placed on material,exploration, color mixing, and registration of,multiple screens.

Credits: 3

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DFN-116 3D TECHNIQUES

This course will familiarize the student with,basic construction and fabrication techniques of,the wood and metal shops at CCS. Through the,completion of a series of small projects,,students will be introduced to the majority of,tools and machines within the shops. Students,will also learn a wide variety of methods and,techniques needed to safely complete future,projects. Safety is the MOST essential function,of this course. Students will earn the,certification required for continued shop access,by receiving at minimum a grade of 2.0 / C in,this class.

Credits: 3

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