Category: Undergraduate Course Catalog

DVC-301 IMAGINED WORLDS: UTOPIAS & DYSTOPIAS

Imagined World: Utopia and Dystopia in Visual,Culture is an upper level Visual Culture seminar., It uses an interdisciplinary approach that,requires students to apply methodologies learned,in Visual Culture, Critical Thought, and Literary,and Film Studies, as well as a number of studio,based disciplines, to analyze the,utopian/dystopian genre. The class will examine,Western utopian and dystopian philosophies and,how they are manifested in the visual mediums of,literature, architecture, film, fine art, video,games and the internet community.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture)

FAD-206 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY IN,FASHION

In this course, students explore sustainability in,relation to fashion and accessories design through,lectures and case studies. Students prepare a,sustainability manifesto based on a focus of their,choice and an in-depth case study resulting in an,essay with final presentation.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

FAD-475 FASHION DESIGN INTERNSHIP

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:

FLM-285 SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,
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,SCORING FOR FILM,
,The practice of scoring for film is as old as film,itself. This course will concern itself with the,creation of original music to accompany the visual,medium. Students will learn the basics of music,terminology and composition and learn to record,and mix music with dialog and sound effects in the,creation of sound effects in the creation of,soundtracks for media production.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

IAD-310 IAD RESEARCH & PORTFOLIO

Taken in the semester prior to Interdisciplinary,Thesis I, students utilize this course to,research, identify, and develop potential thesis,projects in consideration of their specific skill,sets. Research methods will be reinforced and new,strategies for discovery will be developed, where,possible. The course will also include career,research, relevant to the individual student’s,particular path of study, with an eye toward,potential internship opportunities. Students end,the semester with a persuasive presentation,focused on their thesis concept, and are prepared,to apply for internships.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: IAD 305

DAD-365 DIGITAL NARRATIVE

Building from the concepts learned in DAD-235:,Concepts and Campaigns and DAD-266: App Happy,,student creative teams study and utilize emerging,digital media to engage consumers by constructing,a complete and fully immersive digital advertising,campaign. Emphasis is placed on the continuous,improvement of conceptual, leadership,,collaborative and management skills needed by the,creative team in addition to creating a,professional digital campaign for their portfolio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 221, DAD 235, DAD 266

DAE-405 SECONDARY ART TEACHING:METHODS,,MATERIALS AND CONTENT AREA LITERACY

In this class, students continue to develop and,learn professional methodologies of art,instruction for youth in middle schools and high,schools, grades 6-12. The course covers secondary,visual arts content, approaches, techniques,,materials and safety precautions appropriate for,secondary level students. Classroom management,,inclusion and accommodation of differently-abled,students, technology integration, assessment, and,student diversity issues are covered. An emphasis,on cultural and contextually reverent pedagogy is,explored through the development of a social,justice lesson plan. Content area literacy,approaches and methods for including the teaching,of reading, writing and public presentations for,secondary level students are integral to the,course. Thirty hours Field Experience in Secondary,educational settings required outside of class. ,Field experiences and hours are an integral part,of each art education course. Students are,expected to participate in field during the course,of the semester in a professional and timely,manner. Students must complete all required field,hours and associated field experience assignments,in the course before they can register for the,next art education course.,Art Education candidates must pass DAE 405 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAE 315

DAH-221 HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN

This course is a comprehensive survey of the,historical development of interior design with,emphasis on furniture and the decorative arts.,The course explores the designs and materials of,Egypt, the Classical Mediterranean, the Medieval,World and Tudor-Elizabethan England. Students,examine the influence of Islam on Spanish design,and that of the French monarchy on Baroque,,Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. The course,concludes with the technological developments and,their impact on designs of the late 19th and 20th,centuries. Lectures and on-site study of museum,collections provide direct experience of the,decorative arts. The history of interior design,and furniture encompasses numerous styles,,movements, and individual artistic contributions.,It also reflects the influence of cultural,,political, and social developments

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DAS-213 BUSINESS PRACTICES

This course prepares students to function as,professional artists and/or designers. It,provides an introduction to contemporary business,theories, trend analysis, and branding techniques,and practices. As well, students learn and use,basic project management principles, project,costing models, and the elements of business plan,design. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102