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Connections Through Color and Design
ILMS100 2 credits
A second-semester Integrated Learning studio course introducing Foundation students to contextually-based problem solving using fundamentals of color and design. Students learn Munsell color theory, practical aspects of color mixing such as value, hue and chroma, as well as computer color application. Skills developed: Students solve problems that engage the larger community, trans-disciplinary practice, research, and collaboration.
Integrated Learning Studio Elective
ILMS300 2 credits
An upper-division interdisciplinary studio course
offering unique core content that shifts from term
to term. This studio affords students the
opportunity to engage with professionals from
various fields and expand their notion of problem
solving beyond their major in public site realworld
challenges.
Integrated Learning Liberal Arts Elective
ILML400 3 credits
An upper-division interdisciplinary seminar course
affording students a synergistic investigation of
special themes. The integrative methodology
promotes the ability to work collaboratively and
synthesize diverse perspectives.
Skills developed: advanced researching
techniques, critical analysis, creative thinking,
articulate expression, and information literacy.
See Liberal Studies Courses
The Current Jr. Studios are:
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO LIVING WITH AUTISM
In this course students will work with staff at CARD and the families for whom they provide services (either in person or via wiki/blog) to learn more about their experiences and to define solutions that transform and enhance those experiences.
Instructor: Michelle Jaquis
Mentor: Virginia Heine
Partner: CARD (Center for Autistic and Related Disorders)
COLLABORATING WITH CATASTROPHE: Disaster Design
Are we ready for the unexpected? If the Big One or another catastrophe hits Los Angeles tomorrow, how can artists and designers help to mitigate the crisis and participate in the rebuilding of LA? Results will range from preventative design, to survival design, to design for a post-catastrophic future.
Instructor: Chris Michlig
Mentor: Patty Kovic
Partner: El Segundo
COMIC HEROES: FROM 2D TO 3D
An exploration of comics and their 3-D counterparts. Outcome may be an intriguing marketing promotion or perhaps a “final product” that could range from a virtual world, to an action figure, a digital game, or even a user-created and edited website.
Instructor: Candice Lavin
Mentor: Adam Ostegard
Partner: Platinum Studios
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIO: Reclaiming The Oil Fields
Conceptualize and produce art and design interventions in partnership with Baldwin Hills Conservancy. Engage issues of sustainability, environmental stewardship and blue-sky project development for a historically significant LA landscape.
Instructor: Todd Erlandson
Mentor: Lara Hoad
Partner: Baldwin Hills Conservancy
NEIGHBOR / GAP / BRIDGE: Design in your own backyard
How are Neighborhoods defined? How will they be defined in the future?
Our neighbors, the Westchester Senior Citizens Center and the Westchester – Loyola Branch Library are 50 yards apart, yet there's a big "gap." They have virtually no connection or communication with each other. Students will consider how to "bridge" these two "neighbors" with "blue sky" design proposals.
Instructor: Patricia Kovic
Mentor: Christopher Michlig
Partner: Westchester Senior Citizens Center + The WC / Loyola Branch Library
MADE FOR KIDS: California Immersion Edition
Students will produce art and design projects in partnership with a San Joaquin Valley public school. Offered during mid August and ending by week 5 of the fall term. This intensive structure offers an exciting opportunity to live and work closely with your teammates and partner organization.
Instructor: Rogan Ferguson
Mentor: Sandra de la Loza
Partner: San Joaquin Valley Elementary School
MADE FOR KIDS: CHILDHOOD LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
Otis students from all departments will develop tools, toys, clothing and learning spaces for the students and faculty of Aces Elementary School in South Los Angeles.
Instructor: Rogan Ferguson
Mentor: Rebecca Chamlee
Partner: ACES Elementary Charter School
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