Category: Product Design

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 course introduces students to the,fundamentals of the four phases of the design,process. Students should demonstrate a basic,understanding of problem solving, user needs, and,if applicable the elements of diversity, equity,,and inclusive design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

This course reinforces earlier teachings on the,product development process and applies the,methodology to projects that emphasize the,investigation of ergonomics and manufacturing,methods. Students use the skills learned in,supporting classes to convey design solutions in,2D sketches, 3D study models, digital models,and renderings.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 214, DPR 225, DPR 226

This course orients students to the fundamentals,of the design process. Students develop projects,focused on the product’s aesthetic, function, and,branding.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 125

This course teaches students to build strategies,for compelling presentation and self-branding.,Students learn a variety of digital tools and,utilize them to communicate concepts and skills,through presentations and marketing collateral,,which may include a resume, portfolio, website,,blog, and videos.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 214, DPR 226

This course is an introduction to computer,modeling. Students learn to translate their,designs from a 2D form into a 3D digital,environment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 125

This course teaches students the professional,design and enhanced skills needed to fully,develop, package, and promote products for,corporate clients.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR-214 DPR 225, DPR 226

In this course, students learn to communicate,their design work in a clear and effective manner.,Advanced drawing techniques are explored with a,focus on complex composition, design and,storytelling. In this course students will,explore manual and digital sketching and rendering,techniques.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 119

In this course, students will develop a deep,understanding of the footwear design process,through multiple footwear projects during the,semester. This course will teach the essential,footwear design skills and the industry,techniques.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 214

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