Category: 26-27 Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • CDS-501 DESIGN STUDIES IN EUROPE

    The program is an intense three week studio,program for advanced communication design,students. Students complete projects working,with,faculty from Europe. The program includes,lectures, studio visits and visits to museums and,collections. Contact the department for,application and portfolio requirements.

    Credits: 3

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  • CDS-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 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:

  • CDS-515 STUDY ABROAD

    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:

  • CFD-101 FASHION APPAREL: PATTERN MAKING

    This course will introduce the technical skills,required for apparel construction. Students will,learn essential techniques such as pattern,drafting, draping, and sewing. The course will,also include lectures and readings that highlight,designers and artists that approach garment making,with a distinctive artistic vision.

    Credits: 1

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  • CFD-121 FASHION APPAREL; DRAPING

    This course will introduce the technical skills,required for apparel construction. Students will,learn essential techniques such as pattern,drafting, draping, and sewing. The course will,also include lectures and readings that highlight,designers and artists that approach garment making,with a distinctive artistic vision.

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisites:

  • CFD-131 FASH APPAREL: DESIGN

    This course will introduce the technical skills,required for apparel construction. Students will,learn essential techniques such as pattern,drafting, draping, and sewing. The course will,also include lectures and readings that highlight,designers and artists that approach garment making,with a distinctive artistic vision.

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisites:

  • CLA-605 DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY I

    This is the first of a series of studio courses,that allow students on the MA and MFA Design for,Sustainability programs to develop their skills,and knowledge in live design briefs with industry,and community partners. By their nature, these,courses include socio-economic and political,considerations. The studio courses are designed to,challenge students with projects of,increasing complexity and progressively strengthen,the students’ problem-solving skills.,Students will solve design problems requiring,substantive research, concept ideation and,realization, and implementation.,In conjunction with the Zero-Waste Materials and,Processes course, Design for Sustainability I,uses creative practice to focus on life-cycle,analysis: manufacturing cycles, materials cycles,,and,distributions systems.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • CLA-606 DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY II

    This is the second of a series of studio courses,that allow students on the MA and MFA Design,for Sustainability programs to develop their,skills and knowledge in live design briefs with,industry and community partners. By their nature,,these courses include socio-economic and,political considerations. These studio courses are,designed to challenge students with projects,of increasing complexity and progressively,strengthen the students’ problem-solving skills.,Students will solve design problems requiring,substantive research, concept ideation and,realization, and implementation. Projects on this,course address the environmental impact of,human habitats, including domestic waste,infrastructures, energy usage, transport systems,and,logistics.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: CLA 605

  • CLA-607 DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY III

    This is the third and final of a series of studio,courses that allow students on the MFA Design for,Sustainability program to develop their skills and,knowledge in live design briefs with industry,and community partners. By their nature, these,courses include socio-economic and political,considerations. The studio courses are designed to,challenge students with projects of,increasing complexity and progressively strengthen,the students’ problem-solving skills.,Students will solve design problems requiring,substantive research, concept ideation and,realization, and implementation. Projects on this,course address environmental stewardship,,concern for natural habitats, ecology, urban green,spaces, and land use.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: CLA 605 CLA 606

  • CLA-612 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE

    This course introduces scientific theories,,methodologies, and findings used to explain,anthropogenic climate change. It provides,designers and those from other disciplines with a,clear understanding of processes, terminology,,data and statistics that can reliably inform and,support problem solving and systems intervention,with multidisciplinary perspectives; it enables,credible and transparent shaping of strategic,narratives and communication.

    Credits: 3

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