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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: 1.5

Prerequisites:

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,

,FALL 2026,

,RETAIL EXPERIENCE DESIGN: CCS X BEDROCK ,,

,This course is a strategic partnership between,Bedrock and the College for Creative Studies,(CCS), designed to enhance downtown Detroit’s,vibrancy and radiance during the holiday season.,In this course, CCS students will design and,produce custom holiday window displays for up to,five Bedrock retail tenants along Woodward Avenue.,Blending academic instruction with hands-on,experience, this course focuses on retail,branding, design strategy and visual storytelling,,bridging classroom learning with real-world,application. This course invests not only in the,growth of Detroit’s next generation of creative,professionals but also in local businesses by,providing them with high-quality visual showcases,during the busiest shopping season of the year. By,connecting students with these local businesses,,the course also promotes authentic community,engagement, supports the city’s cultural and,economic momentum, and contributes to making,downtown Detroit a must-visit holiday destination.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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:

In this course, fundamentals of the business of,interior design are covered including operations,,communications and the ethical, legal and,financial responsibilities of the practitioner.,NCIDQ standards are followed through practice,examinations. Students are given the opportunity,to review their portfolios. Emphasis is placed on,effective design presentation for interviewing,and communicating with industry professionals and,prospective clients. All aspects of a design,practice are explored from the initial client,contact and include the business practices,specific to the industry.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DIN 332

In this course, a professional project,encompassing knowledge and skills of previous,years is developed. Projects may include an,internship, workshop or mentor experience and is,meant to be an intensive culmination/integration,project that highlights the student’s portfolio.,The project uses parallel requirements to the,NCIDQ (National Certification for Interior Design,Qualification) exam in order to prepare students,for this certification examination.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 431

In this course, a professional project,encompassing knowledge and skills gained in,previous years, is developed. Projects may include,an internship, workshop or mentor experience and,is meant to be an intensive ulmination/integration,project that highlights the student’s portfolio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 332, DIN 351

In this course, students learn about the,appropriate selection of lighting for,specification in interior environment,applications. Lighting principles and technologies,are facilitated through the design problems,created in the studios.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 232

This course reviews the legal standards employed,by professional interior designers to determine,code requirements in primarily commercial,settings. Students develop an understanding of,the use of reference materials and research,procedures as they apply to interior design. BOCA,,NFPA, ADA and ADAAG are referenced, as well as the,International Building Codes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

In this course, students develop the ability to,package their collective body of work into a,family of marketing tools representing their,abilities as a designer. The course focuses on,the review, analysis, preparation, and/or,improvement of the student’s portfolio. Based on,personal goals and faculty assessment, students,develop mechanisms to market their skills. These,include developing a resume, looking at format and,layout, research for website design, print,,communications, and other appropriate personal,marketing material.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DIN 232

The focus of this course is a comprehensive studio,design problem that involves a large-scale,commercial space. Projects require the application,of concepts of programming space analysis, ,inclusive design, planning and creative problem,solving. A set of plans, working sketches and,models, presentation materials and research, as,well as verbal presentations may be required.,Design issues to be resolved challenge students to,develop innovative solutions for the built,environment, while providing for the health,,safety and welfare of the public.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 311, DIN 351,DIN 363