Category: Studio Art & Craft (core) – SAC

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Junior Studio begins with students reflecting on,the ideas, themes and methods that are significant,to their current voice as emerging artists.,Students are assigned an individual work area,within a collaborative working space. Class,dialogue, presentations and critiques investigate,ways that ideas and concepts are conveyed through,visual means. Topical studio assignments and,focused critical feedback deepen the students’,understanding of their individual creative process,within a professional context.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DSC 231 (formerly DFA 231) or DCR 103; DFA 245 or DCR 240;,DAH 218 or DAH 251; DAH 200; One of the following: DFA 251,,DCR 252, DCR 272 or DCR 352

This course is a continuation of DFA 380, Junior,Studio Il. Students continue to explore the,creative process with the goal of identifying,their own individual content and approach to art,making. Students form an archive of their,research, inspiration and influences in addition,to engaging in relevant studio assignments,,writing exercises and group presentations.,Exposure to contemporary art and artists, along,with individual critical feedback will broaden,students’ understanding of their own process,within a professional context.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DSC-231 (formerly DFA-231) or DCR-103; ,DFA-245 or DCR-240; ,DAH-200; DAH-218 or DAH-251;,One of the following: DCR-252, DCR-272, DCR-352 or DFA-251;,SAC-380 (formerly DFA-380) or DCR-350

This critique/research-based seminar provides a,structured and critical forum for students to,explore broader aesthetic, cultural and,theoretical topics relevant to their studio work.,Senior Seminar, together with the Senior Studio,,serve as the capstone courses for seniors.,Individual proposed research, written topical,assignments, and a personal artist statement will,provide the framework for a formal Thesis,presentation. Students culminate Senior Seminar,with the development of a well designed Thesis,research book that integrates both Seminar work,and work samples from Senior Studio. Must be,Senior status.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAH-200, DAH-218 OR DAH 351, SAC-381 (formerly,DFA 381 or DCR 351)

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)

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)

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:

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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:

(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.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007