Tag: 2023-2024

Board of Trustees 24-25

James M. Nicholson, Chair
Lynn F. Alandt Vice, Chair
James H. Vandenberghe, Treasurer
Robert H. Bluestein
Thomas C. Buhl
Darrell Burks
Moray S. Callum
Frank Campanale
Thomas Celani
Lois Pincus Cohn
KC Crain
Matthew P. Cullen
Steve Davis
Linda Dresner
Marla Drutz
Nicole Eisenberg
Alburn H. Elvin, Jr.
Nathan M. Forbes
Ralph Gillies
David M. Hempstead
John W. Ingle III
Danialle Karmanos
Don Manvel
William U. Parfet
Stephen R. Polk
Waltraud E. Prechter
Sydney L. Ross
Michael P. Simcoe

William S. Taubman
Donald L. Tuski, President
Molly P. Valade

2023-2024 CCS Board of Trustees

  • James M. Nicholson, Chair
  • Lynn F. Alandt Vice, Chair
  • James H. Vandenberghe, Treasurer
  • William S. Taubman
  • Donald L. Tuski, President
  • Molly P. Valade
  • Robert H. Bluestein
  • Thomas C. Buhl
  • Darrell Burks
  • Moray S. Callum
  • Frank Campanale
  • Thomas Celani
  • Lois Pincus Cohn
  • KC Crain
  • Matthew P. Cullen
  • Steve Davis
  • Linda Dresner
  • Marla Drutz
  • Nicole Eisenberg
  • Alburn H. Elvin, Jr.
  • Nathan M. Forbes
  • Ralph Gillies
  • David M. Hempstead
  • John W. Ingle III
  • Danialle Karmanos
  • Don Manvel
  • William U. Parfet
  • Stephen R. Polk
  • Waltraud E. Prechter
  • Sydney L. Ross
  • Michael P. Simcoe

DAD-322 INTEGRATED CAMPAIGNS

Student teams create integrated advertising,campaigns for targeted and diverse consumers and,audiences for a broad range of products, brands,and social causes in television, digital media and,print. This includes unconventional approaches in,the context of a comprehensive and contemporary,media mix, addressing current industry trends.,Emphasis is placed on conceptual thinking,,leadership skills and the collaboration to create,professional campaigns for their portfolios. In,addition, students can compete in the AAF Mosaic,Awards, an annual competition for innovations in,DEI advertising.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 221, DAD 321, DAD 365- ADVERTISING,DAD 221, DAD 321, DAD 355- COPYWRITING

DAE-315 ELEMENTARY ART TEACHING: METHODS,,MATERIALS AND CONTENT AREA LITERACY

In this course, Art Education candidates acquire,further practice with professional methodologies,of art instruction and facilitation for students,in Kindergarten-8th grade levels. The primary,focus is mastery of the pedagogical content,knowledge paired with teaching and learning,strategies necessary for planning and implementing,dynamic elementary art programming. Attention is,directed to the multiple components of art,instruction: age appropriate teaching methods,,reaching and involving all students with,diversity, equity and inclusion in mind, classroom,management, age appropriate art materials,,technology in Art Education, showing student work,,inclusion and accommodation of special needs,students, school diversity, art room safety,,facilities management, and evaluation methods.,Special attention is devoted to content area,literacy and inclusion of purposeful reading,experiences in the subject area. Thirty hours,Field Experience in Elementary Educational,Settings required outside of class. All required,field hours and associated field experience,assignments must be completed before registration,for the next art education course. Art Education,candidates must pass DAE 315 with a grade of ‘C’,(2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAE 200, DAE-250

DGD-264 USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN

This required interaction course, is the second in,a sequence of three, that applies an understanding,of intermediate design principles, code,language(s), and software used in the creation of,web-based communications that are dynamic and,responsive, focusing on dynamic user experiences. ,The role of clear information hierarchy through,mapping and wireframing are key considerations in,the development of interactive solutions. Through,assigned projects students will understand the,complex nature of user experience design solutions,that need to function in a variety of digital,systems, environments, and platforms that,consider human centered needs including a,broader definition of user and user groups. ,Concepts and techniques of appropriate hardware,and software are integrated into exercises that,aid in the creation of well-crafts messages,applied to informed design solutions. Students,may elect to take additional Interaction Design,courses like Experience I and II, starting in the,junior year.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 211, DGD 251, DGD 263,

DGD-411 ADVANCED COMMUNICATION DESIGN I

This required senior course, is the first in a,sequence of two that expands on the theories,,processes and methods presented in the third year.,In this course students expand their knowledge of,branding to the larger underlying conditions such,as economic, political and cultural that,facilitates excellence in communication design,practice. Students develop tools for assessing,success in brand concepts, through inquiries into,the strategies behind contemporary brand,solutions. Projects have collaborative phases, a,skill that prepares students for professional,life. Research methods are applied as a means to,creating informed design solutions that include,readings, lectures and written analysis that,consider the strategic role building a cohesive,brand system with inclusive audiences integral to,defining successful student outcomes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 317, DGD 311 OR DGD 312

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

DGD-277 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION DESIGN II

This required course, is the second in a sequence,of sophomore courses, that develops an,understanding of theories, processes, and methods,associate with Communication Design practices. ,Through assigned projects, students develop the,ability to research content that translates into,concept, that consider audience, and utilize,creative problem-solving methodologies in order to,create a system of visual communication solutions.,Design Writing, research, and presentation are,included in this studio course, which centers,inquiry around concepts of Communication Design,History in the creation of well-crafted narratives,applied to informed design solutions (print or,digital) that provides a greater understanding of,the rich lexicon of design language(s) past and,present.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 259, DGD 251, DGD 276 OR DGD 211

DGD-412 ADV COMMUNICATION DESIGN II

This required course, is the second in a sequence,of senior year courses, that develops an,understanding of theories, processes, and methods,associate with Communication Design practices. ,Design writing, advanced research methods, and,critical thinking are skills reinforced in this,studio course in order to fully develop the,student’s knowledge of advanced narrative,concepts. Projects expand on the student’s,lexicon of design language(s) and delves into the,role of personal voice in the creation of projects,centered around a personal thesis. Students,create a research log, write a thesis statement,,present, and manage timelines with the support and,guidance of faculty.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 317, DGD 311 OR DGD 312