2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: 26-27 Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • GID-609 MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION

    This course critically challenges students to,research and develop various methods of producing,media using technical toolset in video, animation,,3D modeling, interactive design as well as other,virtual/digital production techniques.,Students focus on the core multimedia principles,of Discovery, Ingesting, Digesting, Manipulation,,and Exposing. Through research and technical,exploration various forms of media creation and,manipulation are dissected with a directive to,build an end use case scenario that highlights the,strengths of a given media format. Students,expose their creations to users in both,interactive and passive exhibitions.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • GID-612 INTERMEDIA

    Intermedia practice entails the convergence of,technological and multimedia exploration across a,range of hardware outputs and installation types.,This course critically challenges students to,research and develop one major (or multiple,smaller) project/s, experimenting with technical,toolsets in video, animation, 3D modeling,,interactive design as well as other,virtual/digital production techniques. The course,build’s on the concepts addressed in the GIDXXX,Multimedia Communication course. As part of their,intermedia practice, students employ the core,multimedia principles of Discovery, Ingesting,,Digesting, Manipulation, and Exposing. Through,research and technical application students will,self direct the conceptualization and production,or multimedia projects.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: GID 609

  • Graduate Minors

  • Graduate Minors (2026-2027)

    FOOTWEAR DESIGN – 9 CREDITS

    • CMD 619 FOOTWEAR DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS – 3 CREDITS
    • CMD 621 INTERMEDIATE FOOTWEAR DESIGN – 3 CREDITS
    • CMD 622 ADVANCED FOOTWEAR DESIGN – 3 CREDITS

    SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN – 9 CREDITS

    • CHOOSE THREE COURSES – 9 CREDITS
      • CLA 612 INTRO TO EARTH SCIENCE
      • CLA 621 ZERO-WASTE DESIGN
      • CLA 626 CLIMATE NARRATIVES
      • CLA 631 CIRCULAR ECONOMIES

  • Graduation & Diploma

    Graduation

    A student graduates from their program when all “required” academic credits have been satisfied and a diploma is awarded for degree completion. The Registrar will verify degree program completion of eligible students and “graduate” those who have applied for graduation. This is reflected in the student’s academic record and will display as “graduated” under the completed program. Graduating students are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony*.

    • Students must be enrolled at CCS in the final semester planned for graduation
    • Important! View Graduation Requirements and Residency Requirement
    • Students are notified by email when Graduation Applications are available
    • Applications must be submitted to the Academic Advising & Registration Office by listed deadlines (see Academic Calendar).
    • Graduation is verified at the end of each academic semester. Students may graduate from CCS in December, May or August.

    Questions about graduation requirements should be directed to the Academic Advising and Registration Office 313.664.7672 or aaro@ccsdetroit.edu.

    Diploma Information

    Diplomas

    CCS Diplomas are printed to acknowledge the degree of higher education earned.

    • Student’s Name. This is the diploma name entered on the graduation application. Chosen/Preferred names may be used on diplomas (note: legal names will appear on final transcripts supplied after graduation).
    • Degree awarded. The level of degree earned (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Masters of Fine Arts, etc.)
    • Honors/Distinction. Level of honors/distinction is indicated on the diploma to acknowledge academic achievements.

    Diploma Mailing

    Please be sure the correct mailing address is on file in the Academic Advising & Registration Office (AARO). Students may indicate the diploma mailing address on the graduation application via Self-Service and/or contact the Academic Advising and Registration Office to make arrangements on where to mail the diploma.

    Students must double their graduation application “Diploma Name” entry to verify submissions are correct!

    Diploma Replacement Form

    Recent graduates and Alumni may request a replacement copy of their diploma for a fee paid to the Business Services Office at busserv@ccsdetroit.edu or 313.664.7435; Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Replacement diplomas are printed three times a year in December, May, or August.
    Submit the Diploma Replacement form and payment confirmation number to the AARO.

    Commencement

    The CCS Commencement Ceremony is a celebratory event to confer degrees or diplomas for graduating students. Commencement ceremonies are organized by the Student Affairs Office. Participation in commencement is optional.

    • Commencement ceremonies are held in December and May (there is no ceremony for August).
    • Important! – Please review the Student Affairs CCS webpage for the most up to date ceremony information.

    Questions regarding the commencement ceremony should be directed to the Student Affairs Office at 313.664.7879 or studentlife@ccsdetroit.edu.

  • GRD-605 DATA VISUALIZATION

    This course will introduce the fundamental,concepts, methods, and practices of data,visualization design. Data visualization is an,emerging field requiring technical skill, design,aptitude, and interdisciplinary thought. Students,will work both individually and in teams to,explore the data visualization design development,process, and communicate data effectively through,visual narrative. The purpose of this class is to,equip students with a new range of skills that,will facilitate deep engagement of diverse,audiences through a design thinking process, to,visually display the results of their research,,analysis and create powerful tools for,brainstorming.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • GRD-608 CO-CREATION AND PARTICIPATORY DESIGN

    Trends in the 21st Century have paved the way for,a participatory approach to design. New tools,such as open-source technology, the transparency,of internet media, and the ethos of,crowd-sourcing are now insisting on the,democratized creation of goods, services, and,experiences. The goal of this class is for,students to understand human-centered and,participatory methods of design-conducting,observational research, interviews and workshops,,undertaking internal and external research,activities, generating conceptual frameworks, and,formulating insights related to the synthesis of,the research data-while communicating findings,and concepts to project sponsors in a clear and,compelling manner.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • GRD-720 BUSINESS MODEL GENERATION

    The course is designed to offer students a,hands-on understanding of business strategy.,Students will,explore the process of strategy formation and,implementation, and gain experience analyzing the,effectiveness of both individual strategic,initiatives and the organization as a whole. Using,a,combination of case analyses, in-class,discussions, conversations with industry,professionals and peer,review, students will develop a pragmatic,understanding of what is required to advance a,concept or,design through the strategic process in the,business environment.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • GRT-519E GRADUATE FOUND STU I-EXTERIOR

    The graduate first-year transportation design,experience is divided into two semester-length,studios: one interior-focused, one,exterior-focused. Students taking an,interior-focused studio in the fall semester will,then take an exterior focused studio in the winter,semester, and vice versa. In both interior and,exterior studios, students will be encouraged to,pursue a user-center design approach. Incoming,graduate transportation design students will be,introduced to rendering and modeling techniques,integral to the transportation design process.,Course content may be reinforced through field,trips to local design studios and factories.,Students prepare a comprehensive presentation at,the end of semester which includes critical,self-assessment and reflection of their,developmental strengths and needs.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • GRT-519I GRADUATE FOUND STU I-INTERIOR

    The graduate first-year transportation design,experience is divided into two semester-length,studios: one interior-focused, one,exterior-focused. Students taking an,interior-focused studio in the fall semester will,then take an exterior focused studio in the winter,semester, and vice versa. In both interior and,exterior studios, students will be encouraged to,pursue a user-center design approach. Incoming,graduate transportation design students will be,introduced to rendering and modeling techniques,integral to the transportation design process.,Course content may be reinforced through field,trips to local design studios and factories.,Students prepare a comprehensive presentation at,the end of semester which includes critical,self-assessment and reflection of their,developmental strengths and needs.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: