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An interdisciplinary approach: printmaking is a, unique way to make images and to think about the, construction of images. It emphasizes thinking in, layers and processes that value indirect and, highly mediated production.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 101, DFA 105, DFA 115, DFA 215
In this course students are introduced to sound, video, and performance as a means to examine contemporary interdisciplinary studio practice. Individual and collaborative assignments explore a range of themes and ideas that manifest through an integration of traditional materials and techniques with time and digital based media. Presentation, display, and documentation of work is critically considered with-in the context of performative, sight specific, time based, and ephemeral work. Students will also gain knowledge of the work of individual and collaborative conptemporary artists who work between 2-D, 3-D, and 4-D media.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SAC 105 (or DFA 105), DFA 120, DSC 130 (or DFA 130) and DFN 119
This capstone course is the first semester of a two-semester course in which students engage in the development of a self-directed body of work. Students are assigned semi-private individual studio spaces and are expected to utilize various studio facilities that contribute to their individual practice. Individual and formal group critiques provide a collaborative learning environment in which students continue to hone verbal skills to articulate the relationship between their research and studio practice. Studio visits with professional artists, writers and curators will expose students to current creative practitioners in the field of contemporary art.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SAC-380 (formerly DFA-380 or DCR 350) and SAC-381 (formerly DFA-381 or DCR 351)
Students research and explore sculptural methods and materials through the exploration of both non-representational and figurative approaches.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 116 DFN 121 SAC106 (formely DFA-106)
This course is an introduction to computer-aided design for 3D printing. Students learn to 3D model in Rhino, how to design for 3D printing requirements, and how to prepare and support their models for the 3D printer. Emphasis is on the creation of designs intended for 3D printing and addressing the requirements and limitations of various printing technologies.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Senior Studio ll continues the development and completion of studio work initiated during the fall semester Senior Studio. Students engage in a rigorous critique schedule in addition to studio visits with professional artists, writers and/or critics. Senior Studio ll includes the planning and implementation of an off campus Senior Thesis exhibition. Working collaboratively, students, are guided in all aspects of mounting their group exhibition; from developing the promotional materials, creating the exhibition design and planning the opening reception. Students are responsible for documentation of their final thesis body of work and are required to submit up to 10 images upon completion of the course. Must be Senior status.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SAC 450 (formerly DFA 450 or DCR 450)
This course teaches the basics for woodworking while introducing the woodshop and the equipment necessary for working in wood. Students investigate, through demonstrations and exercises, various techniques used in woodworking.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 116
This is an Adobe Photoshop based course focusing on creating interconnected repeat patterns and textile artworks via painting, collage, and mixed media. Students produce original designs, repeat layouts, coordinates, and colorways while exploring mood boards, color palettes and design application. File management and printing options are explained, and presentation skills are emphasized using InDesign to create a final process book along with a variety of material studies.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 119
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
Prerequisites:
In this course, the systematic study of the human figure is used as the foundation for formal, conceptual and expressive sculptural explorations. Students work directly from live models, instructed in armature building techniques, modeling from clay and direct body casting. Open to non-majors with departmental approval.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DSC-130 (formerly DFA 130)