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The Special Projects class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,,,Fall 2023,,Corset Study & Construction Dive into the world of,corsetry and separate fact from fiction. Visit the,corset from the 16th century to modern corsetry.,Make a victorian era corset using industry,materials.
Credits: 3
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(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
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
Participation in an internship experience allows,junior or senior status 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.,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
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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
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)
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
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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
This figurative painting course utilizes the,painting principles acquired in Introduction to,Painting. Emphasis is placed on color theory,,value, illusion of form and space, compositional,theory and paint application. Contemporary,approaches to figurative painting are examined,through class presentations and studio processes.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DFN 121
Students explore stitch by learning hand,embroidery, sewing machine, and digital,technologies used to construct images and,pattern. While exploring traditional,embellishment techniques, and unconventional,materials such as water-soluble embroidery film,,construction materials, found and recycled items.,Participants are encouraged to develop a personal,visual language through a series of class and,individual projects. The course challenges,students to develop concepts and ideas that,expand the traditional notions of embellishment.
Credits: 3
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