Category: Undergraduate

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DMA-431 SENIOR CONCEPT STUDIO 2

    This course follows the same outcomes as Senior,Studio for the other Entertainment Arts tracks. ,Based on their individual area of focus, each,student will research, conceive and develop an,in-depth final project, to be completed at a,professional level of finish, by the end of the,year. Concept Studio 2 will serve students in,generating a competitive portfolio as part of,thesis completion. It will also continue,important lectures about navigating the,entertainment industry in areas such as,networking, negotiating deals and deep,understanding of the industry’s environment and,politics. These elements including final,portfolio, resume, cover letter and website,combine to encompass Senior Thesis completion.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DMA-430

  • DMA-457 VIS COMM 7

    This course is designed to support the Senior,Concept Studio 1 project. Students continue their,journey in advanced 2D and 3D techniques that,apply to their Senior Thesis. Deep exploration in,3D articulation and methods along with expanding,painting, compositing and other 2D techniques will,be the primary focus. While expanding their,technique, students will also learn how applied,personal styles, lighting and value can affect,different aspects of storytelling. This class,prepares the student for entry into the next level,of work. Future scenarios in professional studios,and corporations are discussed and general,business and ethics are addressed along with,portfolios being prepared according to the,student’s personal direction.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DMA-358

  • DMA-458 VIS COMM 8

    This course is designed to support the Senior,Concept Studio 2 project. Students continue their,journey in advanced 2D and 3D techniques that,apply to their Senior Thesis. Finished,exploration in 3D articulation and methods along,with expanding painting, compositing and other 2D,techniques is the primary focus. While expanding,their technique and concepts, students will turn,focus on completing combined work to completion,for their thesis portfolio.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DMA-457

  • DMA-475 ENTERTAINMENT ARTS 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:

  • DMA-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 400

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Entertainment Arts majors.,

    ,WINTER 2027,

    ,STORYTELLING FOR COMICS 1,,

    ,Students will be engaged in a comprehensive,exploration of the elements of comics storytelling,through several exercises and assignments.,Students will learn about various techniques,,mechanics, structures, and vocabulary employed in,the production of published comics media in all,genres (such as adventure, humor, science fiction,,horror, crime, non-fiction, etc.).and types (such,as mainstream, independent, underground, web,comics, etc.) However, although drawing techniques,will be discussed and certainly employed, this,course is primarily designed to teach the,mechanics of the storytelling process from script,to finished art. This course is one of two courses,in Storytelling For Comics.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take DMA-233

  • DMA-485B SPECIAL PROJECT 400

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Entertainment Arts majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take DMA-245

  • DMA-485C SPECIAL PROJECT 400

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Entertainment Arts majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DMA-233

  • DMA-485D SPECIAL PROJECT 400

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Entertainment Arts majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • DMA-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:

  • DMA-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 2026,
    ,Art and Design in Japan,
    ,In this Faculty-Led study abroad program, students,will travel around Japan and see the sights that,Tokyo, Mount Fuji, and Kyoto have to offer. The,program will expose students to many aspects of,Japanese culture such as tea ceremonies, kyo-mai,dance, temples, and the art and design that embody,Japan. Students will also visit museums including,the Tokyo National Museum which holds the largest,collection of art in the country. This program,will serve as a great experiential learning,opportunity to explore more about art and design,in another culture.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SLP 007