Tag: 2024-2025

DFN-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DGD-324 MOTION 3D

This third motion design course is an elective,,and expands on the concepts and methods presented,in designing dynamic digital communications that,rely on the use of typography, image, video,,message, and sound that were introduced in Motion,I and II. Students will integrate 3D/4D concepts,to a system of dynamic design solutions that,consider more complex applications of digital and,analog tools, while also focusing on the different,audiences/users, editorial messages structures,,and editing choices to meet the needs of the,project goals.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 224, DGD 311 OR DGD 312

DGD-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 311 OR DGD 312

DIL-335 INTRODUCTION TO STORYBOARDING

This course offers fundamental instruction needed,for development of visualization skills and,vocabulary applied in the production of,storyboards for cinema, gaming, animatics,,television and advertising directed towards,diverse audiences and markets. Students learn to,utilize traditional drawing mediums to produce,finished projects. Assignments cover composition,,storytelling, camera angles and moves and,presentation values to meet industry standards.,Open to non-majors with departmental approval.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 258

DIL-475 ILLUSTRATION 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: DIL 246, DIL 247, DIL 261

DIN-261 ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN,FACTORS

Human perception of the environment influences,behavior, mood and productivity. In this course,,students develop awareness of ergonomics and,anthropometrics in terms of human dimensions and,movement.,Proxemics, the study of personal space needs, are,also explored while visual perception and dynamics,of color are applied in three-dimensional spaces.,The psychological needs of special populations,(impaired, elderly, children, etc.) are also,investigated. This course provides students with,an awareness of how human needs at home and in the,workplace influence design decisions and impact,quality of life.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DIN-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 academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (fall or winter) or a 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:

DLE-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.,
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, SUMMER 2024,
,COSTA RICA,
,There’s nothing quite like the rain forests of the,”Rich Coast.” At its heart, the,Central American country boasts an epic landscape,that is home to nearly 5 percent of,the world’s biodiversity. Discover how fragile,these endangered ecosystems are as you,travel through different rainforest preserves and,unearth dazzling displays of color and,sound. Explore also the unique art and culture of,some of Costa Rica’s most vibrant,cities and towns.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: