The process of creating visually compelling,,distinct and relevant solutions for the,challenges conceptual designers routinely face is,the core focus of this class. Students learn the,skills needed to approach the design of any,object with a special emphasis placed on,mastering the “industrial design” approach to,problem solving within story.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course, exterior architectural styles will,be explored. Design elements and styles will be,studied and students will then execute drawings,and renderings of an architectural exterior or,their own design expressing certain specific,styling guidelines. Final exterior renderings,will be completed for each of the genres.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 258
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
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
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
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
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:
This advanced visual communication course covers,design visualization techniques. Emphasis is on,developing the ability to efficiently communicate,design ideas through renderings and animations in,a compelling way using various digital methods.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 119, DPR 213
This course covers research methods applied to,human physical and behavioral characteristics with,the objective of designing effective and safe,products and environments.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPR 225, DPR 226
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