DFA-475 ART PRACTICE INTERNSHIP (6 credits)

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:

DCR-352 VECTORS AND PLIABLE PLANES

This is an Adobe Illustrator based course focused,on creating images and patterns that can be,applied to a variety of surfaces. Students source,a variety of materials and explore planar networks,and modular systems for design applications.,Formatting design files for cnc / laser,manufacturing 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

DFA-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first semester senior students,in good standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (fall or winter) or full year studying at,another member institution in the United States or,abroad. Application information is available in,the Academic Advising and Registration Office.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

DMA-232 DRAWING TECH FOR VISUAL MEDIA

This class offers the student the opportunity to,observe and draw the figure from life, both human,(examining a multitude of varied form) and animal.,We will be drawing in class as well as on,location. The focus will be on quick sketches,,observing a wide range of diverse figure in motion,through gestural poses in class and observing,animals and people on location. In addition, the,instructor will lecture and do demonstrations in,class. Through quick sketches in class and on,location the student will gain confidence in their,drawing skills, and through observation acquire an,internal sense of how the body moves, and skills,that will greatly enhance their artistic goals.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 101, DFN112

DMA-403 GAME TREND

This course guides students through a wide variety,of topics related to the game industry. Portfolio,development, professional presentation skills,,technical research into new and emerging,technologies and Industry 4.0 are touched on,within this course. Through student initiated,research projects or, when available,,industry partnerships and interdepartmental,collaborations, students will have an opportunity,to work in a team environment to execute projects,from design to completion.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 340

DMA-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

(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

FLM-289 EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKING II

This advanced course in experimental filmmaking,will challenge students to research and create,forward-thinking film art-short films, video,sculptures, expanded cinema-that consider,emotional, intellectual, physical, and,technological experiences as both maker and,viewer.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 288 OR DMA 345

DAD-287 MEDIA AND EXPERIENCE

Building on the conceptual and problem-solving,skills learned, students create advertising for,media ranging from social posts to online,entertainment, emerging to immersive media with,emphasis placed on a targeted and diverse,marketing message. Current industry trends are,reviewed including, graphics, motion, special,effects, production techniques, editing and,directing. Historical context of storytelling and,digital media is put into perspective as well. ,Students learn effective strategy techniques to,identify and solve new media specific advertising,problems for a targeted and diverse consumers and,audiences. Increased focus is placed on futurist,thought while students learn the strategies,,processes, and storytelling techniques used for,developing concepts in this ever-evolving industry,for a broad range of products, brands and social,causes. Presentations specific to digital media,ideas are practiced on a regular basis.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 235, DAD 250, DAD 283