: In this course students consider both ancient,questions about the nature of right and wrong and,live, contemporary moral issues. Through close,readings of historically important philosophical,works and the application of theory to real,issues, students will come to their own,,well-informed conclusions about pressing moral,problems.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.
An understanding of the philosophical questions,raised by art can elevate creative practice and,cast new light on our understanding of made,objects. Students consider some of the great,philosophical questions and theories of art, and,engage in thought-provoking discussions of beauty,,as well as art’s nature, purpose, significance,,and meaning.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.
This course examines the idea of critique as,developed by the Frankfurt School between the two,World Wars. The course takes up various critical,lenses, such as psychoanalytic criticism, Marxism,,Feminism, structuralist criticism, queer theory,,African American Criticism, and postcolonial,criticism. The aim is to bring various striking,ideas to bear on our understanding of made objects,and also to inform the practice of making itself.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT-102
In this course, students examine the nature of,consciousness, free will and,determinism, God and the problem of evil, the,basis of morality, applied ethics, the principles,of justice, questions in aesthetics, the meaning,of life, and global philosophy.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WRT 102 (formelry DEN 102)
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.,Information is available from International,Student Services.
Credits: 12
Prerequisites:
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:
(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
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:
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Photo majors.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH-254
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:
