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In this course, students are introduced to,advanced applied photography problem-solving,strategies to foster consistency in terms of,style, lighting, craft camera technique, etc.,Lectures, studio and location demonstrations,,shooting assignments and critiques are utilized to,foster the student’s ability to assemble a,professional applied photography portfolio.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 311
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: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).
This course reinforces earlier teachings on the,product development process and applies them to,the major social and/or economic issues (such as,ADA Americans with Disabilities Act), which,are heavily dependent upon research.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPR 214, DPR 225, DPR 226
This course introduces basic issues in the study,of human groups such as socialization and the,family, social mobility and stratification, the,effects,of technology and revolution, and the functioning,of political systems.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
As an introduction to design methodologies,,students will develop and practice a basic,understanding of methods used to translate,2-D sketch ideas into 3-D volumes and surfaces.,This will be accomplished by practicing,fundamental drafting methods, practical ideation,techniques, and basic mock-up construction. ,Course content may be reinforced through field,trips to local design studios and factories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course covers design principles, drawing,,rendering techniques and model construction for,students concentrating on pursuing a career in,transportation design or the design of,transportation industry related products.,Projects sponsored by transportation industry,companies are a regular part of this class. ,There are projects covering both the exterior and,interior designs of vehicles.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The senior interior design studio places a strong,emphasis on research influencing fresh design,decisions. Students will look for user,experience design opportunities by investigating,sustainable materials and processes, as well as,emerging cultural and technical trends. Through,advanced presentations to sponsors, students will,illustrate the user-focused nature of their,interior designs, and their readiness to join the,transportation design community. Industry,sponsors are a regular part of this course. ,Occasionally, course content may be reinforced,through field trips to professional design studio,or factories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 332, DTR 334, DTR 336, DTR 338
Imagined World: Utopia and Dystopia in Visual,Culture is an upper level Visual Culture seminar., It uses an interdisciplinary approach that,requires students to apply methodologies learned,in Visual Culture, Critical Thought, and Literary,and Film Studies, as well as a number of studio,based disciplines, to analyze the,utopian/dystopian genre. The class will examine,Western utopian and dystopian philosophies and,how they are manifested in the visual mediums of,literature, architecture, film, fine art, video,games and the internet community.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture)
In this course, students explore sustainability in,relation to fashion and accessories design through,lectures and case studies. Students prepare a,sustainability manifesto based on a focus of their,choice and an in-depth case study resulting in an,essay with final presentation.
Credits: 3
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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
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