Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DMA-457 VIS COMM 7

This course is designed to support the Senior,Concept Studio 1 project. Students continue their,journey in advanced 2D and 3D techniques that,apply to their Senior Thesis. Deep exploration in,3D articulation and methods along with expanding,painting, compositing and other 2D techniques will,be the primary focus. While expanding their,technique, students will also learn how applied,personal styles, lighting and value can affect,different aspects of storytelling. This class,prepares the student for entry into the next level,of work. Future scenarios in professional studios,and corporations are discussed and general,business and ethics are addressed along with,portfolios being prepared according to the,student’s personal direction.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA-358

DME-241 INTERMEDIATE METALSMITHING & JEWELRY,DESIGN

This studio is the second level of exploration,concerned with fabrication and forming techniques,for jewelry and small scale metals. The emphasis,within this course is directed research into,topics of technical proficiency, material,vocabulary and creative problem solving.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 140

DPH-211 STUDIO LIGHTING I

This course addresses the fundamentals of,photography using controlled lighting both within,a studio context and on location. Students are,introduced to aesthetic, technical and creative,problem solving strategies, within a controlled,lighting context. This is accomplished through,intensive hands-on experience, the history of,applied and fine art photography, lectures,,demonstrations, shooting assignments and,critiques.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 155

DPH-475 PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP (6 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: 6

Prerequisites:

DSS-319 ANTHROPOLOGY: PEOPLE & RESOURCES

This anthropology class explores the issue of,resource distribution, acquisition and use across,the world from historical to contemporary,perspectives. Specifically, the class looks at,all the variables that impact, create and/or,shape inequality in the world. ,There will be an overview of the field of,anthropology and the concept of “the economy.” To,better understand how people have created wealth,and power over time various theoretical and,empirical works will be utilized. Capitalism,,colonialism, slavery, genocide, decolonization,,environmentalism, and creative entrepreneurship,will be studied, including how people make a,living. The tension between different,perspectives on the economy and what/who,influences/shapes/controls it will be explored. ,Finally, how people reduce, reuse, and recycle,materials in their personal and professional lives,will be studied.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DTR-222 DESIGN THEORY II: MOBILITY

Building on concepts introduced in Design Theory,I, students will begin to understand,transportation design solutions in the broader,context of our diverse and multicultural public,sphere. Emphasis will be placed on the research,and understanding of complex systems of various,mobility scenarios including and in addition to,the automobile. Building on this research,,students will be encouraged to identify,sustainable design opportunities in terms of,materials, energy sources, systems and logistical,factors. Written,,verbal and graphic presentation techniques are,used to develop design concepts. Students will,then focus on a design problem or opportunity and,communicate a solution.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 221

DTR-334 JUNIOR EXTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II

The junior-year exterior design studio expands on,the process emersion experienced during the,sophomore year. Students must generate a,compelling, customer-driven design story as the,basis for their work. Advanced thinking in the,areas of aesthetics, primary research, inclusive,human factors, design theory and branding are,expected. The presence of corporate sponsors,along the way and the possibility of field trips,to professional design studios or factories will,further ensure the process has real-world career,relevance.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 331, DTR 333, DTR 335, DTR 337