This course is designed specifically for,first-semester freshmen who have not yet declared,a major at College for Creative Studies. It,focuses on concepts and methods that are,applicable to undergraduate majors across the,College and can be substituted for the first,semester studio of any program. This course,investigates creative practice from multiple,perspectives, using projects and in-class,activities to help students gain insight into,what major pathways might best suit their,talents, interests, and experience. In addition,to specific techniques and approaches to creative,practice, the course covers important topics such,as the distinction between the different,undergraduate majors at CCS and the process of,critique, which is a fundamental tool used for,evaluating student work.<\/p>
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