MAE-702 ARTISTIC REASEARCH: THE RESEARCHER

Conceptualized to span across the three summer,residencies as a connective thread, the course,introduces relevant theory and practice that,directly intersects with the core art education,courses. Student will explore questions inspired,by and directly connected to their teaching,contexts through a visual lens. A/R/Tography will,serve as a methodology for research development,and identity exploration, and its impact on,artistic and personal … Continue reading “MAE-702 ARTISTIC REASEARCH: THE RESEARCHER”

MAE-703 ARTISTIC RESEARCH: THE ARTIST

Conceptualized to span across the three summer,residencies as a connective thread, the course,introduces relevant theory and practice that,directly intersects with the core art education,courses. Student will explore questions inspired,by and directly connected to their teaching,contexts through a visual lens. A/R/Tography will,serve as a methodology for research development,and identity exploration, and its impact on,artistic and personal … Continue reading “MAE-703 ARTISTIC RESEARCH: THE ARTIST”

MAE-730 IMMERSIVE RESEARCH IN ART ED

During this course, students will examine the,purpose, history, and structure of research issues,past and present that impact art education. This,course will prepare students to become aware of,the role research plays in the development of new,theories, practices, and ideologies as found in,the art education research literature and to,understand the role of the teacher as researcher,and decision … Continue reading “MAE-730 IMMERSIVE RESEARCH IN ART ED”

MAE-745 DESIGN THINKING

Embracing the integral role of design in,contemporary culture, students will examine the,architecture of design thinking as it applies,conceptually to curriculum design, classroom,management, and design as advocacy for art,education in the larger community. Students will,examine how design thinking has evolved overtime,and its functions historically, juxtaposed with,contemporary culture. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: MAE 702 MAE 730

MAE-750 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ART & DESIGN

As contemporary culture expands and intersects on,a more global scale, topics in art education,require new conceptualizations of what art,education is and does. This course affords,students the opportunity to deep dive into issues,at the forefront of education. Putting design,thinking to work through the lenses of the,Artist/Researcher/Teacher, students will select,contextually relevant and culturally sensitive,topics to explore which … Continue reading “MAE-750 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ART & DESIGN”

Liberal Arts Minor Requirements

Art History Choose one course – 3 credits Choose four courses – 12 credits Art Therapy DSS 221 Introduction To Psychology – 3 Credits DSS 310 Art Therapy Models – 3 Credits DSS 420 Art Therapy Experientials – 3 Credits Choose Two Courses – 6 Credits Creative Entrepreneurship DAS 213 Business Practices* – 3 Credits  … Continue reading “Liberal Arts Minor Requirements”

Board of Trustees 24-25

James M. Nicholson, ChairLynn F. Alandt Vice, ChairJames H. Vandenberghe, TreasurerRobert H. BluesteinThomas C. BuhlDarrell BurksMoray S. CallumFrank CampanaleThomas CelaniLois Pincus CohnKC CrainMatthew P. CullenSteve DavisLinda DresnerMarla DrutzNicole EisenbergAlburn H. Elvin, Jr.Nathan M. ForbesRalph GilliesDavid M. HempsteadJohn W. Ingle IIIDanialle KarmanosDon ManvelWilliam U. ParfetStephen R. PolkWaltraud E. PrechterSydney L. RossMichael P. Simcoe William S. TaubmanDonald … Continue reading “Board of Trustees 24-25”

Faculty 24-25

Advertising Design Susan LaPorteMFA, California Institute of the Arts BFA, University of Illinois at Chicago Philip McAvoyBA, Michigan State University Art Education Amy RuoppPh.D., EDS, University of MissouriMAT, BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art Communication Design Susan LaPorteMFA, California Institute of the Arts BFA, University of Illinois at Chicago Matt RauppMFA, Eastern Michigan University BFA, Eastern Michigan University … Continue reading “Faculty 24-25”

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Core Institutional Values. The College for Creative Studies strives to make our campus a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. CCS fosters a community of inclusion that is free from harassment and discriminatory practices built on a foundation of respect, empathy, and knowledge. Statement of Commitment We are dedicated to … Continue reading “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion”