Category: Product Design Courses

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

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In this course, students develop a deep understanding of the creative design process through exposure to relevant case studies. Students learn from a diverse historical context and their influence on end products. Introduction to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 214, DPR 226

Four weeks of creative work in an environment rich in history, beauty and design. Participants will be exposed to a learning experience and understanding of a different culture through a rigorous program of study and a daily immersion in a unique cultural setting. Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in good academic standing

Credits: 12

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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 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

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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