Tag: Craft Studio

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:

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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

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(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

Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design (AICAD), junior or first-semester senior,students in good academic standing have the,opportunity to spend a semester (fall or winter),or full year of study at another member,institution in the United States or abroad.,Application information is available in the,Academic Advising and Registration Office.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

Junior or first semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (fall or winter) or a full year of study,at an accredited institution abroad. Further,information is available from International,Student Services.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific,to the area(s) being explored.,
,WINTER 2024,
,BIOMIMICRY WORKSHOP,
,Biomimicry Workshop, This course challenges,students to research and apply the principles of,biomimicry; to discover innovative solutions,within the design, engineering and execution of,craft based objects. Through direct observation,and documentation of nature, students recognize,and better understand the calculus at play in the,myriad of structures, mechanical systems and,patterns we’ll observe. We examine the goals and,strategies that natural forms apply in response to,external forces in the quest to survive and,thrive. Research assignments, and hands-on studio,projects allow a clearer understanding and,appreciation of the scientific concepts and,fundamental biological principles evident,throughout the natural world. Students are,challenged to emulate, experiment, and innovate,through studio practice.

Credits: 3

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Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCR 103 DCR 252

This is an Adobe Photoshop based course focusing,on creating interconnected repeat patterns and,textile artworks via painting, collage, and mixed,media. Students produce original designs, repeat,layouts, coordinates, and colorways while,exploring mood boards, color palettes and design,application. File management and printing options,are explained, and presentation skills are,emphasized using InDesign to create a final,process book along with a variety of material,studies.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 119

Students will be introduced to self-directed,research and production. Through studio, research,,and presentation assignments, students will,explore their personal artistic and expressive,interests. Critical readings, discussion, visiting,artists and critique will take place in class.,Documentation will be introduced. Students will,consider how group and individual identity inform,content, form, and context of artwork.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (OR DAH 202), DAH 218, DEN 239, DVC 200