Category: Undergraduate Course Catalog

DMA-329 ADVANCED COMPUTER GENERATED,ENVIRONMENTS

This advanced CG course builds upon the students,prior knowledge of 3D CG and applies that,knowledge and skill towards the rendering of,realistic and convincing CG still lifes, indoor,environments, and outdoor environments with,appropriate design consideration for a range of,end users both imagined and in real life. New,techniques that can enhance image quality and,composition are discussed and demonstrated.,Traditional and non-traditional 3D techniques,,exploring photorealism, efficient modeling,,lighting and texture mapping are also covered in,this course.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 217, DMA 234 or DMA 246, or DMA 297

DMA-364 GAME THESIS DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

Students will conceptualize and develop a,multifaceted thesis project that will be executed,in their senior year as part of the Senior,Production Studio for Game 1 and 2 courses. This,course will examine project/story development and,concept execution through the screening and,dissection of existing games and other pertinent,media and implementing best practices for the pre,production pipeline. Students will be asked to,ideate across a wide range of narrative structures,including character backgrounds and experiences,within unique storylines.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 339

DME-276 BLK INTERMEDIATE PATTERN DEV

This course is a semester long intensive study of,the development of pattern on both ferrous and,non-ferrous metals. Using forge welding and,diffusion, participants explore layering processes,of developing composites and mosaic patterns in,steel using power hammer methods. Twisting, stock,reduction, and book match patterning techniques,are presented. Throughout the semester each,student assembles a journal comprised of weekly,clay pattern experiments, and production notes.,Journals are then photocopied and compiled into,reference books of techniques and patterns.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 176

DNS-320 MEMORY, SLEEP, AND DREAMS

In this course, students study topics that,include differing memory abilities, the,importance placed on dreams by other cultures,,and how artists are influenced by sleep and,dreams. Memory studies include theories of brain,activity and computer simulation, including,their application to personal memory habits. ,This course satisfies the General Elective,requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102 OR DEN 108

DPH-254 COLOR THEORY & PRACTICES II

This course, a continuation of DPH 214, focuses,on color management and color output as related,to the digital print. Assignments continue to,deepen the students understanding of aesthetics,as it applies to the color image. Additional,assignments emphasize 4×5 transparency film and,its role in commercial photography.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 214

DPH-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

DPR-270 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES

This course is designed to give students a,holistic view of the product life cycle system and,its impact upon our ecosystem. Students will be,introduced to various phases and opportunities to,design and or ask appropriate questions of the,development team to drive sustainable concepts,through the development process.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 126

DPR-475 PRODUCT DESIGN INTERNSHIP (3 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: 3

Prerequisites:

DSS-350 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

This course covers physical, intellectual,,emotional and social patterns of human,development throughout the lifespan. It includes,the study of the full breadth of human experience,from infancy to old age and the major,psychological theories for describing,,explaining,,and predicting developmental changes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102