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Independent Study is available to graduate,students 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.

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. Students must have a minimum,cumulative GPA of 3.0. All internships must be,approved by the graduate program department,chairperson.,

Credits: 3

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Today, designers need to show their understanding,of the whole story surrounding materials,selection; their origin, provenance,,characteristics, properties, environmental impact,,and end of life. Being material-minded is an,integral part of the design process. ,In this course, student’s conduct in-depth,research and prototyping that will lead to,thoughtful and relevant material concepts and,narratives. The curriculum supports both analog,and rapid prototyping processes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: CMD 601, CMD 602, CMD 701

In this course, students explore the consequences,of their decision-making as Color and Material,designers, and question subsequent social,,economic, and environmental impacts. They deploy,their creative abilities using color and material,design to create positive design strategies that,are forward-thinking and consider sustainability,,circular economics, and social justice at a local,and global level.,The course questions the provenance of materials,,processes, and commodity chains. Students explore,possibilities for using materials and processes,where there is no harm to nature or human,well-being; and whether locally sourced materials,and processes can be specified to advance social,enterprise and closed-loop systems.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: CMD 601, CMD 602

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

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Within this course, students engage with advanced,techniques in crafting luxury footwear, fostering,an inclusive environment with a curriculum that,includes advanced patternmaking, cutting, sewing,,and the creation of varied footwear styles,,including pumps, boots, sandals, and sneaker,constructions. The final outcome will result in,students producing a footwear collection,,developing a deep understanding of diverse color,and finish strategies for materials and hardware,,and reflecting on a spectrum of cultural,influences. Students are trained on various,industrial machines and how to make sole and heel,components with leather, including high-heel,attachment techniques. This inclusive approach,nurtures skills in CMF design while acknowledging,and valuing diverse perspectives, cultural,influences, and material choices in the field of,footwear design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: CMD-621

In this course, students conduct an in-depth,exploration of intermediate techniques in,researching and constructing footwear. The,curriculum covers patternmaking, cutting, sewing,,and the creation of one shoe in several iterations,of color and materials. The coursework focuses on,transforming concepts from two-dimensional paper,patterns into three-dimensional products,,utilizing diverse materials that are integral to,Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) design in,footwear. Moreover, students gain insight into the,operation and maintenance of industrial machinery,essential to the shoemaking process.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: CMD-619