Tag: Craft Studio

(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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