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A fashion model walks a glossy runway wearing a sculptural, avant-garde design by Megan Hotchkiss. The outfit features a long, vibrant red tubular dress with a thick padded hem, paired with a yellow long-sleeved shirt with blue polka dots and a chunky white oversized bead necklace. The model has long blonde hair and wears metallic platform shoes, posing against a backdrop of a fashion show audience and modern interior lighting.
A model walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a dramatic, sculptural design by Emma Wisler. The garment features a simple black strapless bodice contrasted by an expansive, oversized white pleated fan element that extends across the front and over the shoulder. The model is styled with gold hoop earrings and black platform heels. The background shows a professional fashion show setting with a blurred audience and modern, geometric ceiling lights.
A model walks a dark, reflective runway wearing a textured, multi-material design by Izzy Abohasira. The ensemble features an orange and yellow plaid midi dress with denim paneling and a button-down front, accessorized with a wide brown belt. Over her head and shoulders, she wears a dramatic, triangular dark leather hood and capelette with heavy fringe detailing. The model is styled with brown suede ankle boots, posing in a modern fashion show venue with blue neon light accents and a blurred audience.
A model walks the circular, neon-lit runway in a rustic, western-inspired ensemble designed by Izzy Abohasira. The outfit features a voluminous, floor-length brown skirt paired with a dark structured top, a fur-lined collar, and a black wide-brimmed cowboy hat. The model is captured in motion on the checkered floor, surrounded by a seated audience and jury members who are watching and photographing the show. The modern architectural setting includes glowing blue neon rings on the floor and linear light fixtures on the walls.
A model walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a bold, oversized mint green faux-fur coat designed by Veronica Wardowski. The statement piece features a black fur collar and is intricately detailed with silver metal rings and hardware piercing through the fur. The model is styled with black knee-high platform boots and a sleek hairstyle, set against a modern fashion show background with blue neon light frames and a blurred audience.
A close-up shot focuses on a model鈥檚 hand holding a large pink leather clutch designed by Sarah Nofar. The bag features a prominent black cross cutout in the center. The model wears gold and turquoise rings and a black garment with frayed edges, standing on a dark, reflective runway. The background shows a blurred fashion show audience, highlighting the accessory's texture and craftsmanship.
A male model walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a utilitarian-inspired design by Hayden Brice. The outfit features a cream-colored mesh t-shirt layered with a structured, orange and tan life-vest-style chest rig held together by silver metal links. He wears high-visibility orange cargo trousers and oversized dark boots with intricate white lacing. The background shows a modern fashion show venue with cool blue neon accents and a blurred audience.
A male model with long curly hair walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a high-contrast ensemble by Hayden Brice. He wears an oversized charcoal grey turtleneck knit sweater paired with vibrant yellow wide-leg trousers and brown leather boots featuring bright orange laces. A structured blue and cream shoulder bag with a rope-style strap is draped across his chest. The background shows a professional fashion show environment with a blurred audience and modern, linear ceiling lighting.
Diana Costescu of Tapestry, Millie de la Valette of Louis Vuitton, and Aki Choklat, the Linda Dresner Endowed Chair of Fashion Design at 黑料专区, are seated in the VIP section of the annual fashion runway show. Diana and Millie are smiling and looking at a blue event program together, while Aki Choklat sits beside them looking on. They are seated in white chairs against a tan-tiled wall with horizontal neon tube lighting, with a blue neon runway border visible in the foreground.
A model walks a reflective runway wearing an architectural white bodysuit designed by Bryn Hazen. The garment features exaggerated, voluminous sleeves and a structured neckline, paired with knee-high white boots. The model carries a sculptural grey and lime-green accessory on her arm. The background shows a high-end fashion show setting with cool blue and white lighting and a blurred audience.
A male model with curly hair walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a structured dark denim ensemble by Bryce Truby. The outfit includes a zip-up denim jacket with a grid-patterned stitched chest panel and oversized denim trousers. He carries a large tan leather and suede backpack detailed with fur trim and straps, paired with slouchy tan suede boots. The background features a blurred fashion show audience and a modern, lit ceiling.
A fashion model with a short, textured hairstyle is seen from behind, standing on a circular runway marked by a blue neon ring. She wears a vibrant pink, feathered mini dress designed by Sophia Jensen, paired with a sheer black long-sleeved top and grey patterned tights. In the background, an audience鈥攊ncluding Chuck Bennett and Fashion Design Jury members Danialle Karmanos, Millie de la Valette, Diana Costescu, Silvia Prada, and Stuart McMillan鈥攐bserve the show and take photos. The venue features modern architecture with a checkered floor and minimalist wall lighting.
Danialle Karmanos and Chuck Bennett sit in the VIP section of the annual fashion show, engaging in conversation. Danialle Karmanos wears a light pink blazer over a black top, holding embellished sunglasses, while Chuck Bennett wears a black cap, a white long-sleeved shirt, and a black vest. They are seated in front of a modern wall with minimalist horizontal neon lighting, surrounded by other fashion show attendees.
A model walks a dark, reflective runway wearing a high-fashion white gown designed by Maxwell Honeycutt. The dress features a high neckline and a complex, scale-like texture made of hundreds of small pointed white fabric pieces, creating a feathered or armor-like effect. The silhouette is voluminous at the shoulders and tapers toward the hem with sheer, delicate under-layers. The model is styled with large white earrings and platform heels, set against a modern runway background with glowing blue neon light frames and a blurred audience.
A model walks a dark, reflective runway wearing an intricate, two-piece avant-garde design by Maxwell Honeycutt. The outfit features a white, high-necked cropped top with a scale-like textured surface and long sleeves that transition into voluminous, sheer floral-printed ruffles. This is paired with a low-rise, floor-length skirt made of hundreds of thin, earth-toned fabric strips creating a feathered or fringed effect. The model is styled with gold earrings and platform heels, set against a modern fashion show backdrop with blue neon lighting and a blurred audience.
A model presents a stunning bridal-inspired avant-garde gown by Maxwell Honeycutt on a circular, neon-lit runway. The dress features an intricate, scale-textured bodice that transitions into a long, dramatic skirt and train made of thousands of flowing white fabric strips and floral-printed panels. The model wears a sheer white veil and clear platform heels, standing in a modern architectural hall. In the background, a seated audience of fashion professionals and jury members observe the design under linear wall lighting.

鈥淔uture Fantastic鈥 showcased emerging designers shaping fashion through material, narrative, and form

DETROIT, MI 鈥 The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) Fashion Design Program presented The Show 2026 on Sunday, April 26, at the Skywalk at Somerset Collection. The annual runway show brought together industry leaders, tastemakers, and the creative community for an evening of new work from emerging designers.

The Show featured over 100 looks from junior and senior students in apparel and accessories design. The evening included a VIP reception followed by the runway presentation at 8 p.m. Collections by Senior Designers Izzy Abohasira, Mar Bissada, Hayden Brice, Maxwell Honeycutt, Falina Jimerson, Griffin Mesner, Sarah Nofar, Ryan Putnam, Veronica Wardowski, and Emma Wisler, and Junior Designers Quade Feller, Luka Gall茅, Santino Giglio, Bryn Hazen, Athan Hillman, Megan Hotchkiss, Sophia Jensen, Lilly Steele, and Bryce Truby, explored personal narrative, cultural history, and speculative futures, blending traditional craftsmanship with advanced fabrication.

The event welcomed 354 guests. Notable attendees included Chuck Bennett, Fox 2 News Style Ambassador; Stephanie Chang, Michigan State Senate; Diana Costescu, Tapestry; Stuart McMillan, Banana Republic; Millie de La Valette, Louis Vuitton; Owen Davenport, General Motors; Gretchen Davidson, Former Chair of the National Council of Arts and Culture; Ben Ewy, Carhartt; Ralph Gilles, Stellantis and 黑料专区 Board of Trustees; Danialle Karmanos, Mad Dog Technology and 黑料专区 Board of Trustees; Simion Kayiwa, 贬别谤尘猫蝉; Drew Little, Fear of God; Donald Manvel, 黑料专区 Board of Trustees; Barbara May, B. May Bags; Heaven Montero, LITO; Silvia Prada, Kate Spade; Tracy Reese, Hope for Flowers; Tiffadelic, Artist; Tiff Massey, Artist; Mario Moore, Artist; Ken Walker, K. Walker Collective; Ash Hanson, Nike; and Chris Webb, General Motors.

This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淔uture Fantastic,鈥 focused on the intersection of contemporary fashion and forward-looking design. Drawing on the material language of contemporary runway and the cinematic minimalism of Stanley Kubrick鈥檚 2001: A Space Odyssey, the presentation created an environment defined by light, reflection, and precision.

鈥淲e鈥檝e created a kind of laboratory for fashion at 黑料专区. Here, students experiment, take risks, and develop their own design language,鈥 said Aki Choklat, Linda Dresner Endowed Chair in Fashion Design, 黑料专区. 鈥淭hat same interdisciplinary approach extends across the College. New programs like our Fashion Business Management BA prepare students to meet the demands of a global, rapidly evolving industry. The Show reflects that process through collections that are highly individual, technically resolved, and grounded in innovation and making.鈥

The runway, designed in collaboration with 黑料专区鈥檚 Interior Design department, transformed the Skywalk into a spatial installation. Suspended frames, projected light, and reflective materials defined the setting, while metallic surfaces and industrial sheeting caught and diffused light as models moved through the space.

鈥淲hat better way to mark our 30th anniversary than by hosting the 黑料专区鈥 The Show, spotlighting the next generation of fashion,鈥 said Nate Forbes, managing partner of The Forbes Company and member of the 黑料专区 Board of Trustees. 鈥淎s an institution defined by vision, design, and excellence in craft, it鈥檚 only fitting that our signature skywalk becomes a runway for such a remarkable event.鈥

The presentation emphasized a rigorous, studio-based approach to design at 黑料专区, where students develop work from concept through execution. The resulting collections were highly individual, technically resolved, and grounded in both innovation and making.

The Show continues to serve as a platform for emerging designers, connecting students with recruiters, press, and industry professionals. As Detroit鈥檚 creative ecosystem expands across design, fashion, and cultural production, the runway positions 黑料专区 as a key site of talent development.

About Somerset Collection
Somerset Collection is located on the corner of Big Beaver Road and Coolidge in Troy. A 700-foot-long glass-enclosed moving skywalk spans Big Beaver, connecting Somerset North with Somerset South. Anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Macy鈥檚, Somerset Collection is home to more than 180 stores and restaurants. Information about center or store-specific events, as well as store hours, can be found at .

Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Forbes Company () is a nationally recognized owner, developer, and manager of iconic regional shopping centers, recognized throughout their respective markets for their retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture, and luxury appointments. In addition to Somerset Collection, these properties include: The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; The Mall at Millenia in Orlando; and Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida.

About the 黑料专区
The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Department of Education to grant Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 degrees. 黑料专区, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. 黑料专区, named an Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications, fosters students鈥 resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, including transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

Selected Designer Collections

The collections in The Show 2026 explore identity, material, and narrative through diverse perspectives. Izzy Abohasira reimagines Western iconography, while Marwa Bissada examines love and division through the Berlin Wall. Hayden Bryce merges maritime and heritage craft, and Arturo Chaney develops a futuristic language shaped by technology and nature. Falina Jimerson builds a mythological world, while Maxwell Honeycutt reinterprets Mediterranean craft traditions. Griffin Mesner draws from Detroit鈥檚 sports history, and Sarah Nofar reflects on immigrant identity. Ryan Putnam explores the body through sport and sexuality, Veronica Wardowski channels Detroit鈥檚 industrial and musical legacy, and Emma Wisler examines performance and self-presentation.

Izzy Abohasira
Izzy Aboasira鈥檚 collection, No Country for Men, draws inspiration from spaghetti and neo-western films. It imagines a posse of outlaw women navigating the American West in the late nineteenth century. Films such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, and Tombstone influenced the work. The eight-piece collection translates cinematic storytelling into fashion, envisioning garments repurposed from men鈥檚 clothing taken in battle. It uses traditional menswear materials like leather, fur, heavy wool, and pinstripes. The designs have distressed finishes and frayed textures that evoke the harsh realities of frontier life. Through No Country for Men, Abouasira reinterprets Western iconography to explore rebellion, survival, and female autonomy.

Marwa Bissada
Marwa Bissada鈥檚 collection, Romeo and Juliet 1989, explores love, distance, and resilience. She uses the symbolic lens of the Berlin Wall, combining this with Shakespeare鈥檚 story of star-crossed lovers. Inspired by her father鈥檚 time in Berlin, while the wall was still standing, Bissada reimagines five scenes from Romeo and Juliet鈥揺ach presented as a pair of menswear and womenswear looks, for a total of 10 garments. The collection features 1980s silhouettes and highlights the emotional divide of the wall. Light, romantic materials鈥搄ersey knits, sequins, chiffon, and silk鈥搒it alongside her signature denim. Clean construction and a modern edge balance the softness of the fabrics, offering a contemporary interpretation of love enduring across borders.

Hayden Bryce
Hayden Bryce鈥檚 collection, Harborlands, draws from London鈥檚 canal boat culture and the northern Michigan landscape, reflecting the designer鈥檚 connection to both regions. This six-look collection merges British maritime influences with American heritage style. Apparel, footwear, and bags are constructed using traditional shoemaking and leatherworking techniques. Materials such as distressed canvas, braided leather, and rugged hardware establish the utilitarian character of life on the water. Sweaters, hand-knit by the Black Sheep Knitters Guild, further highlight the craft emphasis. Harborlands weaves together nautical references and heritage techniques, creating designs shaped by place, material, and personal history.

Arturo Cheney
Arturo Chaney鈥檚 collection, Subsystem, explores a personal vision of futurism, shaped by imagination, that focuses on the intersection of technology and nature. Influences include video games, science fiction films, and the futuristic design language of the 1990s. Drawing inspiration from Syd Mead and Robert Valli, Chaney creates fluid forms that evoke both biological structures and advanced technologies. The eight-piece collection features sculptural accessories shaped by extensive 3D modeling and CAD processes. Boots, bags, eyewear, and harnesses are crafted in leather, steel, and silver鈥攎ainly in white and gray. Through Subsystem, Chaney imagines a speculative future of safety, inclusivity, and new forms of identity.

Falina Jimerson
Falina Jimerson鈥檚 collection, TYTO, tells a story rooted in worldbuilding, imagining a society shaped by owls. This six-look collection introduces archetypal characters鈥揳 royal, a doctor, an assassin鈥揺ach representing a role within a fictional revolution inspired by owl mythology and the narrative world of Owls of Ga鈥橦oole. Garments are constructed from natural materials such as wool, silk, and linen, with draping, pleating, embroidery, and feather elements referencing owl anatomy and movement. Airbrushed burn marks and distressed details suggest conflict and transformation, while elegant silhouettes unify the narrative-driven designs. Through TYTO, Dimerson explores how fashion can serve as a vehicle for symbolism, character, and speculative storytelling.

Maxwell Honeycutt
Maxwell Honeycutt鈥檚 collection, Sabiha Mati, draws on his Maltese and Greek cultural heritage to reinterpret Mediterranean craft traditions. The collection鈥檚 name combines the Maltese word for 鈥渂eautiful鈥 and the Mediterranean symbol of the evil eye, exploring themes of beauty and protection rooted in this lineage. Drawing on mosaic tiles, lace-making, and macram茅, the six-look collection translates traditional techniques through modern processes, including 3D-printed fabric and laser cutting. Silk organza and chiffon dominate the construction, emphasizing texture, movement, and layered craftsmanship, while experimental textiles combine symbolic Mediterranean motifs with contemporary techniques.

Griffin Mesner
Griffin Mesner鈥檚 Mesner collection draws on his lifelong connection to hockey and family, translating the sport鈥檚 history into a series of leather accessories. Inspired by Detroit and attending Red Wings games with his parents, Mesner references vintage goalie masks, early protective gear, and archival hockey materials. The six-look collection features footwear and bags made primarily from leather, treated and distressed to evoke mid-century wear through oiling, tuck marks, and raw edges. Minimal hardware keeps the focus on material and craftsmanship. Mesner combines personal memory and sports heritage to create work rooted in tradition, durability, and familial bonds. As Mesner explores Detroit鈥檚 sporting legacy, another creative perspective draws inspiration from the city鈥檚 industrial and musical heritage.

Sarah Nofar
Sarah Nofar鈥檚 collection, 13643 Deluxe Market, is inspired by her Iraqi grandmother鈥檚 immigration to Detroit and the family market named in the title. Nofar imagines how her grandmother鈥搘ho dreamed of designing fashion鈥搈ight have created accessories for Detroit鈥檚 Seven Mile neighborhood in the late 1960s. The designer reinterprets family and cultural history through a contemporary design lens. This seven-look collection spotlights footwear and handbags primarily in leather. Techniques include draping, lacing, embossing, and beading, each inspired by Chaldean Catholic traditions. Through 13643 Deluxe Market, Nofar merges family narrative, Detroit history, and material experimentation to honor the resilience of immigrant women.

Ryan Putnam
Ryan Putnam鈥檚 collection, Round 2, explores the intersections of sexuality, confidence, and movement, using the visual language of contemporary sportswear. Inspirations include 1980s and 1990s athletic apparel, lingerie, and Nicolas Ghesqui猫re鈥檚 Balenciaga. The collection, comprising six looks, emphasizes the body and its expression. Stretch materials鈥搉eoprene, Lycra, spandex鈥揷ontour garments closely to the body鈥檚 form. Hardware elements such as grommets, ties, and cinch cords allow for adjustable openings that reshape the silhouette. Unconventional materials, even basketball netting, challenge accepted notions of luxury. Putnam reflects on his Midwestern upbringing and personal journey toward self-expression through these designs.

Veronica Wardowski
Veronica Wardowski鈥檚 collection, City of Firsts, draws on Detroit鈥檚 legacy of innovation, exploring the city鈥檚 industrial history alongside the rise of Detroit techno. The eight-piece collection references both the 1920s automotive boom and 1990s underground music culture, merging industrial materials with architectural silhouettes inspired by the skyline. Wardowski uses leather, secondhand faux fur, chains, and metal hardware, with modular construction that allows pieces to be reconfigured. Garments feature hand-cut metal fringe, pleated corsetry, and 3D-printed rave boot heels wrapped in duct tape, evoking assembly-line aesthetics and techno鈥檚 DIY ethos. Designed to create strong silhouettes that take up space, the collection centers women’s wear as a vehicle for presence and power, while modular elements and metal 鈥渇abric鈥 introduce movement and sound, reflecting Detroit techno鈥檚 experimental approach to making.

Emma Wisler
Emma Wisler鈥檚 collection, Who Are You When You鈥檙e Not Performing?, explores the tension between authenticity and self-presentation. Exaggerated silhouettes and visual illusion heighten this theme. Ballet and research on Venetian carnival masks influence her approach, prompting a close examination of how people amplify certain aspects to hide vulnerability. The seven-look collection is dominated by dresses in a stark black-and-white palette. Structured pleats and sculptural forms range from minimal to dramatic. Garments use polyester dupioni, crinkle crepe satin, and felt bases with taffeta lining. As each look builds in volume, the final design expands on the collection鈥檚 ideas about performance and identity.

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]]> The Detroit Difference: 黑料专区 Students at the Forefront of Local Innovation /news/the-detroit-difference/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:56:46 +0000 /?p=55372 Explore the impact of 黑料专区 Detroit student innovation on local businesses through unique art and design collaborations.

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Located in the heart of midtown Detroit, 黑料专区鈥檚 prime location offers unparalleled opportunities for art and design collaboration. Our students have found countless ways to make a positive impact on local metro Detroit businesses through innovative art and design problem-solving.

Last year alone, 黑料专区 students collaborated to problem-solve timely topics for 15 metro Detroit businesses and nonprofit organizations. They addressed a range of issues in healthcare product design, sustainability, mobility, and even emerging augmented reality technology.

Embracing the city鈥檚 rich history of cultural and sporting events, students continue to participate in annual design competitions to create the newest posters for iconic Detroit events such as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear, the Movement Music Festival and the 313 Presents Pine Knob concert series.聽

Here鈥檚 a look at some of the partnerships:

  • Augmented Reality Center (ARC) in partnership with Oakland University x Communication Design & Strategy, Graduate User Experience Design and Entertainment Arts
  • Crain Communications – Automotive News x Illustration
  • 313 Presents x Illustration
  • Detroit Grand Prix x Illustration
  • GM x Transportation Design & Graduate User Experience Design
  • Godnii x Graduate Color & Materials Design
  • Hagopian Rug Competition x All Departments
  • State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification with support from the Global Epicenter of Mobility x Transportation Design
  • Zumiez and Somerset Collection x Illustration
  • BorgWarner x Product Design
  • Carhartt x Fashion Design
  • Henry Ford Health x Product Design
  • Changing Lives and Staying Sober (C.L.A.S.S.) x Interior Design and Graduate Color & Materials Design

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]]> 黑料专区 Student Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Internship in Hollywood /news/ccs-student-selected-for-prestigious-television-academy-internship-in-hollywood/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:04:57 +0000 /?p=49703 黑料专区 Fashion Design student Maxwell Honeycutt has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. He is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2025 Summer Internship program. T

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]]> 黑料专区 Fashion Design student has been selected for the prestigious . He is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2025 Summer Internship program and the only student selected for costume design. The Foundation offers paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies annually to college students nationwide.

Honeycutt, a senior this fall, will intern this summer with three-time Emmy庐 nominated Hollywood costume designer through the Foundation鈥檚 program. Terry Gordon is a renowned costume designer who has worked on hit television shows such as Happy鈥檚 Place, The Queen鈥檚 Gambit, One Day at a Time and The Nanny.

鈥淏eing selected by Television Academy members鈥攖he very professionals who determine Emmy Award winners鈥攆eels absolutely surreal and deeply humbling,鈥 said Honeycutt. 鈥淭he realization that industry veterans who shape television saw potential in my application makes my heart sing. This incredible opportunity has given me a profound new perspective on my career aspirations and the path ahead.鈥

鈥渰What excites me most about this internship is} the opportunity to experience the authentic, day-to-day reality of costume design beyond the glamorous image people often associate with the field,鈥 said Honeycutt. 鈥淲hile the red-carpet moments are certainly exciting, I’m eager to dive into the practical, hands-on work that happens behind the scenes鈥攆rom initial concept development and fabric sourcing to fittings, alterations, and problem-solving on set. I want to understand the craft from the ground up, learning the technical skills and workflow that make those final, polished moments possible.鈥

鈥淚 dream of a career that combines my passion for design with my desire to explore the world, learning from different communities and translating their stories, traditions, and aesthetics into compelling costume work for film, theater, or television,鈥 said Honeycutt.

Originally from Michigan, Honeycutt attended Northville High School in Northville, MI.

The Television Academy Foundation shapes the art of creating television by engaging and educating the next generation of television professionals providing essential resources that help them discover their voices, refine their skills and forge rewarding careers in every sector of the television industry. The Internship Program provides over 50 students from across the nation with hands-on work experience, mentorships and opportunities for accelerated career development in more than 30 disciplines annually.

About the Television Academy Foundation
Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future. Through renowned educational and outreach programs, such as The Interviews: An Oral History of Television Project, Access: Behind the Screens, College Television Awards, Student Internship Program and the Media Educators Conference, the Foundation seeks to widen the circle of voices our industry represents and to create more opportunity for television to reflect all of society. For more information on the Foundation, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com/Foundation.

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]]> A Chance Meeting Leads to a Whirlwind Fashion Move for 黑料专区 Alum Nikki Park /news/a-chance-meeting-leads-to-a-whirlwind-fashion-move-for-ccs-alum-nikki-park/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:41 +0000 /?p=48623 From design student in Detroit, Michigan, to Design Assistant at Louis Vuitton in Paris, France. Aki chatted with Nikki during her recent visit back to the 黑料专区 Fashion Design department.

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The first time Aki Choklat, Linda Dresner Endowed Chair of Fashion Design at 黑料专区, and Nikki Park, 黑料专区 Fashion Accessories Design alum, met was over a meal of tonkatsu at a sushi restaurant in Michigan in 2019. Nikki happened to be Aki鈥檚 server and the two struck up a conversation about a shared love of fashion that would kickstart an incredible journey for Nikki, from design student in Detroit, Michigan, to Design Assistant at Louis Vuitton in Paris, France. Aki chatted with Nikki during her recent visit back to the 黑料专区 Fashion Design department.

The Interview

“…From the moment I started to decide, okay, I just have to work with what I’ve got. That’s when I sort of was able to fully immerse myself…”

鈥揘ikki Park

Aki Choklat: Hello. Well, welcome back Nikki, to your second home.

Nikki Park: My second home!

AC: So, I just wanted to start this interview by reading something. This is from January 18, 2019. It’s an email you sent me. Subject: Nikki from Sushi Hana. Hello, Aki. I’m not too sure if you remember me, but I’m Nikki from Sushi Hana. I recently talked to you about visiting you to show you my current portfolio. I was still wondering if you have any free time for me to discuss my portfolio with you the following week. It would honestly be much appreciated if I had an opportunity to have your input in my work. Thank you, Nikki Park. That鈥檚 2019, and a lot has happened.

NP: Wow, that鈥檚 like six years ago!

AC: : Exactly! So, describe to me a little bit what was your world like in 2019? I also have a picture of, by the way, what was served that night. I remember I had tonkatsu.

NP: I remember Tonkatsu! And I remember I also have a picture of your handwriting on my order. You wrote your email there and that’s how I ended up emailing you.

黑料专区 Alumni Nikki Park and 黑料专区 Fashion Program Chair, Aki Choklat.

AC: What made you think that, you know what, at this point in my life, I want to pursue another degree, or continue studies in another field?

NP: Yeah, I think from a very early age I was very interested in the way people presented themselves. So that’s always been a baseline of what I was interested in, but then I went through different careers of, you know, going to a different school, going into automotive, then hotelier and then I ended up taking a break from all of that. I was in the phase of trying to figure out what I want to do when I met you. And during that time, I visited this department and it triggered me to think that it could be a reality to study this. This could be a career that I can pursue. This might be something that I can finally fully invest myself in and be proud of myself at the end of the day.

AC: Which was most recently at…

NP: Which was at Louis Vuitton in Paris. I really made the American design student鈥檚 dream of going to Europe and working for one of the biggest brands in the world. I will say just the whole experience of, you know, meeting you in the beginning at an unsure time helped, like looking back, I think that applies to how I adjusted into LV in the beginning too because I was like, I have no expectations. I’m not going to expect that this is going to be good or bad, I’m going to go in there as a clean slate, so I can just absorb as much as I can.

Paris skyline.

AC: Well, I think that life is full of, you know, weird instances and I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. And I really like the fact that when you said that you had no expectations, everything in life is a learning experience. But let’s talk about the young Nikki, tell me where do you come from?

NP: I come from everywhere. I was born in Chicago and then around five, I moved back to Korea with my parents. But even while living in Korea, I didn’t have the typical Korean life because I went to an international school. A lot of my friends would leave in one or two years. I had to adjust in a space very similar to my office right now where it’s fully international, but on top of that, not everyone spoke English in Korea, so I was always surrounded by very diverse people. I was also lucky enough to live in China for one year right before I moved to America. We then moved to Iowa, North Carolina and then I went to Penn State. I moved all the time because of my dad’s job, because he’s in the purchasing field of the automotive industry. So it’s a lot of moving around. I think when I was younger, I was able to just absorb a lot, whether it was just culture, language, the food, how people dress, how they express themselves, which is collectively just culture.

AC: Oh, wow. What did you study at Penn State?

NP: Yeah, at Penn State, I was studying supply chain management and I was trying to go into the automotive industry. And then I dropped out twice because I realized that, oh, my dreams were actually not approachable studying this. So, luckily around that time was when my dad decided to move here for his job and, voil脿, that’s how I moved to Detroit.

Nikki Park shoe.
Nikki Park shoe.

AC: Well, it sounds like your life story is kind of a foundational training for being able to integrate into this new country and new position because you have done it so many times already. So you are in Paris now. How did you dive into this whole brand-new world of design in a leading fashion capital in the world?

NP: That’s a good question because I would say I’m still learning. It’s a lot of adjustment and it’s been exactly eight months now. I think at first you’re just so overwhelmed by the city, you know, because you’re in a new country and you don’t know the language. I’m very lucky that I was able to visit, like two times before living there, but living there is a completely different thing. Just everything was such a culture shock in the beginning.

AC: Well, that’s the one thing, you know, coming from Europe, is that you are exposed to fashion since you’re born. I mean, it doesn’t matter if you’re into fashion or not, you open the papers, you look at the billboards in places like Paris or Milan and it鈥檚 there. So you are instantly exposed to all the words, all the brands, and you already have this sort of gen ed before you even go to the university.

NP: In the beginning, I was a bit more like, oh, did they make a mistake? Picking me, you know, like, maybe they didn’t really think it through because I felt like I lacked the way of communicating. But I think because I had no expectations, I took that opportunity to just absorb. And I think from the moment I started to decide, okay, I just have to work with what I’ve got. That’s when I sort of was able to fully immerse myself and become one of them and become a team member.

Millie de la Valette and 黑料专区 Fashion Program Chair, Aki Choklat in Paris.

AC: So it sounds like you’ve really learned a lot in the past eight months.

NP: I can tell you, just these eight months, the amount of stuff I learned and I’m just able to do by myself now, it’s at least five to 10 years鈥 worth of experience. When I first joined it was completely, fully just to absorb everything that I wanted to learn since a young age. And I think that mindset really helped to bring me where I am right now 鈥 I didn’t have all these like expectations of myself because I’m just a bare canvas.

AC: So what does the future look like for you?

NP: I think my next goal is to have one of the bags that I worked on show on Vogue Runway. I am lucky that at one point I was working on the LV Murakami collection for the high-end team. But for the future, I just want to keep my options open, I’m not opposed to anything in my realm.

黑料专区 alum Nikki Park posing in the courtyard of the Mus茅e des Archives Nationales

AC: Looking back at your time at 黑料专区, what was it like when you鈥

NP: I was very lucky that Millie de la Valette from Louis Vuitton decided to come to 黑料专区 my senior year. I still remember the day that we found out she was coming into the fashion studio five minutes before she did. I was upstairs, we had no clue she was here. We were just preparing for the show and doing work. Soon after, I got a call from a plus three three France number. I’m like, hello? And Millie just starts off with like, we are going to give you an internship. I’m like wait, wait, stop, really stop! I was just so shocked. I was like, there’s no way. But the words 鈥淟VMH鈥 and 鈥渕e鈥 are in the same sentence from someone else’s mouth, that’s like, that鈥檚 insane? And then yeah, the rest is history.

AC: I mean, that’s incredible. What a crazy journey.

Millie de la Valette and Aki Choklat reviewing LV's City of Bags History book.

“For the future, I just want to keep my options open, I’m not opposed to anything in my realm.”

Editor鈥檚 note: This transcript was lightly edited for length and clarity.

Nikki was one of three designers who received the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers in 2023. The 10th edition of the award ceremony took place on June 7, 2023, at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. Each recipient received 10,000 euros and joined the studios of three Houses of LVMH for one year: Louis Vuitton women鈥檚 leather goods, Louis Vuitton womenswear and Dior Homme. You can read more about the 2023 Prize announcement here:

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]]> 黑料专区 Fashion Department Celebrates Ten Years with Annual Runway Presentation Honoring Detroit /news/ccs-fashion-department-celebrates-ten-years-with-annual-runway-presentation/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:32:58 +0000 /?p=48819 Taking place at the historic General Motors Design Dome, this year鈥檚 theme for The Show is 鈥泪肠辞苍蝉,鈥 paying homage to the individuals and cultural movements that make the city legendary

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The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) celebrated its fifth iteration of The Show, which took place on April 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the General Motors Design Dome. Featuring over 100 looks from 26 students enrolled in 黑料专区鈥檚 Fashion Design Program, this year鈥檚 runway presentation marked 10 years since the department鈥檚 inception in 2015.聽

The Show 2025 featured collections from Bridget Weiss, Morgan Novetsky, Jackie Kramer, Nicholas Alberto Madruga, Justin Hilberer, Emma Wilson, Meka Johnson, Robert Robinson, Santino Giglio, Luka Galle-Callahan, Sophia Jensen, Avery Mangum, Sarah Nofar, Bryce Truby, Aidan Richards, Bryn Hazen, Athan Hillman, Imani Stowers, Quade Feller, Kaiden McArthur, Maxwell Honeycutt, Veronica Wardowski, Izzy Abohasira, Marwa Bissada, Falina Jimerson and Griffin Mesner.

The show had over 400 guests throughout the evening. Notable attendees include Rea Brayshaw, Office Magazine; Chuck Bennett, Fox 2 News Style Ambassador; Awenate Cobbina, Bedrock; Cassell Ferere, Forbes; Catherine and Nathan Forbes, The Forbes Company; Ralph Gilles, Stellantis; Darwin 鈥淒etroit Dar鈥 Gordon, Influencer; Ryan Patrick Hooper, WDET; Erica Jackson, Soho House; Roslyn Karamako, Detroit is the New Black; Danialle Karmanos, Mad Dog Technology; Nate Lynn, Detroit Lions; Diane Mahady, H猫rmes; Tiff Massey, Artist; Mario Moore, Artist; Ann-Marie Mountford, Caleres; Ekanem N. Obong, Michigan Senate; Youwie Roes, KV Roes; Michael Simcoe, Senior Vice President of GM Global Design; Brittany Simmons, Influencer; Gretchen Valade, Carhartt; Millie de la Valette, Louis Vuitton; Tony Whlgn, Artist; Angela Wisnieski, Coup de鈥橳at; Jennifer Witcher, DJ Minx.

To commemorate this milestone, the theme of this year鈥檚 show is 鈥泪肠辞苍蝉,鈥 celebrating the individuals, institutions and movements throughout history that make Detroit the iconic city it is. As an institution that fosters the next generation of artists and designers in Detroit through its unique experiential learning model, 黑料专区 hopes to contribute to furthering the city鈥檚 creative economy with its annual runway presentation. The Show brings together entrepreneurs, recruiters, tastemakers and industry professionals to showcase 黑料专区鈥檚 fresh class of emerging designers.

Featuring capsule collections from a select group of senior, junior, sophomore and freshman students enrolled in the program, The Show presented a broad range of cutting-edge designs in apparel and accessories. This year, The Show鈥檚 media partner was SEEN Magazine.聽

The 黑料专区 Fashion Design Program, heralded as the largest and most equipped fashion accessory design department in the United States, was established a decade ago under the leadership of renowned footwear designer and Linda Dresner Endowed Chair in Fashion Design Aki Choklat. Thanks to the addition of Antwerp designer Rey Pador as associate professor and full-time faculty member, and countless contributions from the department鈥檚 dedicated faculty, the department has fully expanded to include Apparel Design, making it the robust program it is today.聽

The program has grown exponentially over the last ten years, equipping students with the tools they need to enter the job market through supplementary resources such as its Fashion Design Advisory Council. With representatives from Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Tapestry, 贬别谤尘猫蝉, Caleres, Carhartt, CFDA and more, students have the opportunity to engage with these fashion houses and organizations through semester-long sponsored projects as well as jury evaluations twice per year. Looking ahead to the next decade, 黑料专区 announced last fall that they have submitted a fashion business management program for 2026 accreditation.聽

Designed in 1956 as part of Eero Saarinen鈥檚 mid-century modern campus, the GM Design Dome revolutionized the automotive industry, marking the first time cars were presented as works of art. Widely recognized today as a historical landmark representing architectural and automotive innovation, the Design Dome鈥檚 bold modern aesthetic aligns closely with The Show鈥檚 vision, putting designers at the start of their careers in front of a global audience.聽

 

SENIOR COLLECTIONS

Justin Hilberer

黑料专区 Senior Justin Hilberer鈥檚 collection, Preservation, explores the concept of evolution, honing in on the adaptability of animals. Hilberer鈥檚 collection is reflective of how human beings emulate tactics of survival. Drawing parallels between brutalist architecture and cold, uncanny feelings associated with survival, he combines mixed metals, leather and animal fur, manipulating these materials into large, boxy shapes. Referencing how technological advancements by humans speed the process of everyday tasks, all pieces in Hilberer鈥檚 collection are meticulously hand-sewn. As a jewelry minor, he incorporates hammer-formed masks and neck pieces, as well as hand-spun chain mail to adorn many of the collection pieces.

Meka Johnson

Inspired by the seven deadly sins, 黑料专区 Senior Meka Johnson鈥檚 collection, Ambrose, is a gothic spin on wedding attire. Johnson has created seven elaborate gowns that personify each of the deadly sins, signifying their individual relationship to emotional betrayal. Primarily working with satin, tulle, crinoline and cotton, Johnson has fulfilled a need for garments that fall outside of traditional white wedding attire.

Jackie Kramer

黑料专区 Senior Jackie Kramer weaves sacred geometry into every aspect of her final collection. Titled Courage is a Virtue, Kramer follows the parameters of the 鈥済olden mean,鈥 or desirable middle ground between two extremes. For this collection, she utilizes leather and wood as her extremes. Every shape crafted into her accessories references geometry, with her primary shapes being a half circle, circle and triangle. She has ensured every piece has an intersection point between the wood and leather to create this middle ground. Her collection is grounded in the famous quote from Aristotle, 鈥淐ourage is the first virtue that makes all other virtues possible.鈥

Nick Madruga

Titled 鈥淏IONICK,鈥 黑料专区 Senior Nick Madruga鈥檚 collection pays homage to his younger self and his relationship with nature. Driven by what he refers to as 鈥渟imple construction with interesting shapes,鈥 Madruga鈥檚 design philosophy leads him to create larger-than-life silhouettes with unconventional, upcycled materials. All garments were constructed by hand and are complemented by custom 3D-printed shoes.聽

Morgan Novetsky聽

黑料专区 Senior Morgan Novetsky鈥檚 senior accessories collection hones in on the concept of leaving a legacy. As many designers struggle with anxieties of being forgotten or not leaving an impact on such a saturated fashion industry, EMET-met explores these emotions that can hinder personal growth. With all shoes and bags made by hand, many pieces appear unfinished or peel back to reveal the technical process of shoe-making, showing how feelings of uncertainty can slow the path to success.

Bridget Weiss

黑料专区 Senior Bridget Weiss鈥檚 technical approach to design led her to her collection thesis exploring the domination of technology and machines over nature, and how these man-made entities attempt to mimic qualities of living organisms. With nods to aquatic life in contrast to automotive construction, her collection, titled Seal the River at it鈥檚 Mouth Take the Water Prisoner, utilizes wood, leather and 3D-printed aluminum fixtures to create smooth, shiny textures that intersect with fluid movement.聽

Emma Wilson

Gaia Carnis, 黑料专区 Senior Emma Wilson鈥檚 final collection, represents parallels between the exploitation of women and nature, subverting the way both are traditionally perceived as beautiful. Wilson takes the romanticization of women throughout history and traditional gardens with reference to the Enlightenment era and spins them to the grotesque. Working with leather, transparent lamb skin, hair, possum fur and even worms, Wilson encourages viewers to find beauty in the less appealing facets of womanhood and nature.聽

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]]> Jacob Emmett (’23 Fashion Accessories Design) /news/jacob-emmett-23-fashion-accessories-design/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:30:39 +0000 /?p=45310 For Jacob Emmett, creativity isn鈥檛 just a passion 鈥 it鈥檚 a way of life. As a Coach Workshop Apprentice, Jacob has found his calling in the hands-on world of design and craftsmanship. From his roots in Detroit to the fast-paced energy of New York City, Emmett鈥檚 journey is one of self-discovery and a deep love for the art of making.

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For Jacob Emmett, creativity isn鈥檛 just a passion 鈥 it鈥檚 a way of life. As a Coach Workshop Apprentice, Jacob has found his calling in the hands-on world of design and craftsmanship. From his roots in Detroit to the fast-paced energy of New York City, Emmett鈥檚 journey is one of self-discovery and a deep love for the art of making. In this interview, he shares the rewards of creating with his hands and gives us insight into his day-to-day in one of the fashion world鈥檚 most exciting spaces.

The Interview

“If you don’t like what you’re doing, then why are you doing it?”

鈥揓acob Emmett

Did you always know that you wanted to work in a workshop at an iconic brand like this? How did you get here?

I was always interested in doing something creative. Once I got into the Fashion Accessories Design program, I discovered I care more about making things. I still enjoy designing, but if I wasn’t going to be hands-on for a job, that was a deal-breaker for me.

When you’re working on something and then you see the final product all put together, it’s the best feeling. Even if you’re making something for yourself, whatever it may be, it’s just the most rewarding feeling.

Where do you draw inspiration from? What keeps you motivated?

It’s always changing, but the driving force that keeps me motivated is my surroundings. Whether it’s buildings or the attitude of the city I’m in.

What’s it been like working in New York?

It’s very different moving here from Detroit. I lived there my whole life. It’s a little crazy at first, but I think that there’s a certain momentum with New York. It keeps you moving and keeps you wanting to do things. It can be a bit exhausting at the same time, but it’s very exciting.

Every day is a little bit different. Usually, a member of the design team will come down with some crazy idea and multiple design cards, and then we help them bring it to life. We’ll start on the pattern making, and then we’ll start making a physical prototype so they can see the bag in front of them, and decide what they like and what they don’t like about it. We can tell them certain challenges, some things that might need to be changed, and then we go from there. That’s the beginning steps of what leads to a bag being produced.

Jacob Emmett with a handbag.

What would you say to somebody who is looking to go into a creative field?

Just keep doing things that interest you and that you enjoy, and just try to stay authentic to yourself. When you start dabbling or messing around with stuff that you aren鈥檛 necessarily passionate about, you can get stuck in that. That’s when I feel like people start to resent what they do. Try to do things that you enjoy.

If you don’t like what you’re doing, then why are you doing it?

What do you love most about what you do?

I love all the people on my team. It’s very rewarding to come in and spend time and learn from the people around me in the shop. I love all the hands-on aspects of it, from cutting up paper to making prototypes, and working on sewing machines. Just being in the environment in general is what I love the most about it.

How do you feel 黑料专区 has prepared you for your career and what you’re doing now?

Personally, I think 黑料专区 gave me the opportunity to kind of grow and expand myself as a creative, and figure out my identity in that sense. It definitely was like a big growth period for me and prepared me in that sense. Other than that, just like the fashion studio is amazing, all the machines, all of the professors there, they really help you kind of mold who you are as a designer, all of them. So yeah.

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If you could go back in time, what would you say to your younger self?

Sit back and listen to people. Try to learn as much as you can from the people around you, no matter what. Even if you disagree with what somebody is teaching or viewpoints, just sit back and listen and try to learn from everyone around you.

Jacob Emmett alongside another, posing for a picture.

“I love all the people on my team. It’s very rewarding to come in and spend time and learn from the people around me in the shop.'”

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]]> Camille Guellec (鈥22 Craft & Material Studies) /news/camille-guellec-22-craft-material-studies/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:30:41 +0000 /?p=46291 Discover how Camille Guellec (鈥22) transitioned from the 黑料专区 Craft & Material Studies program to designing for Hermes and becoming a professional rug designer in France.

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Camille Guellec fell in love with the art of rug design during her time at 黑料专区. Drawn to the hands-on creativity of tufting, she built her own tufting frame with help from faculty and friends in the Fiber & Textiles program creating a tool for not just herself, but future students to use to explore the craft. Through her minor in Fashion Accessories Design, she gained the skills to land herself a job crafting bags for an iconic design house before finding her way back to where it all began.

The Interview

“I love getting lost in the moment of creating. Time flies and I don’t even realize it. It’s a beautiful experience.”

鈥揅amille Guellec

How did you end up where you are today?

I鈥檓 actually from France. Both of my parents are French. I spoke French at home my whole life but never lived here until about two years ago. I still have a lot of family here in France.

When I first left 黑料专区, I planned to move to France. I applied to Hermes and got into their leatherworking training program. And then, for a year, I worked with them, learning how to make bags on a high-end quality scale. It was exceptional.
I think by the time I left, there were about 15 bags that I made that are out there in the world somewhere. I don’t know who has them, but it’s a cool little fun fact.

Now, I鈥檓 working as a design specialist for a UK company called Rug Artisan. I’m a rug designer. I research a lot of trends and make my own designs, and sometimes I’ll have clients that I have to work with. They might want a specific design based on an idea that they saw and I help design whatever they need.

What do you love most about rug design?

What I love most is actually getting to make the rugs and being hands-on. I love getting lost in the moment of creating. Time flies and I don’t even realize it. It’s a beautiful experience.

Who or what inspires you?

I get a lot of inspiration online. When it speaks to me, it speaks to me. Living here inspires me a lot, too. I’m working on a personal collection for my job. It’s a Parisian-inspired collection, so I’m working with the Guimard-style metros the way that they have the green curvy architecture.

Camille Guellec with a rug.

What’s your ultimate goal? What are you hoping to accomplish in, say, 10 or 20 years?

Hopefully, I’ll have made my own rug-making business flourish while still working in rug design for a big corporate company at the same time. I really like the fact that there’s a possibility to have steady pay and also be able to have my own business on the side, because I鈥檓 working from home and have such flexible hours.

How do you feel 黑料专区 helped you prepare you for this career?

黑料专区 helped me learn how to network. I found this job on my own. I reached out to people and that’s not something I would have ever known how to do without the classes that I took.

What advice would you give your younger self?

Take advantage of the facilities that you have. I didn’t realize how much I would miss having a screen printing studio and the Fashion Accessories Design studio with all the industrial sewing machines. It’s really phenomenal to have all of that. I mean, you’re paying for it. You might as well use it as much as you possibly can.

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]]> Influential Fashion Educators: Aki Choklat, 黑料专区, Detroit https://1granary.com/designers-3/schools/fashion-educators/aki-choklat-college-of-creative-arts-detroit/#new_tab Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:56 +0000 /?p=42471 "What makes a fashion student hireable? For Aki Choklat, the Chair and Professor of Fashion Design at the 黑料专区 in Detroit, Michigan, his relatively new department makes a compelling case for US-based students to think differently about the city they choose to study in." (1 Granary)

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]]> 黑料专区 Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2023 /news/ccs-welcomes-new-faculty-for-fall-2023/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:00:35 +0000 /?p=35019 The 黑料专区 introduces a remarkable group of new faculty members for Fall 2023 across the Foundations, Liberal Arts, Art Education, and Entertainment Arts departments.

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The 黑料专区 is pleased to introduce a remarkable group of new faculty members, each bringing their unique expertise and passion to our academic community.

In the Foundations Department, Michelle Lannoo has been promoted from visiting Assistant Professor to full-time Associate Professor. Her dedication and exceptional performance during her initial year have earned her this recognition. Joining her are two more distinguished educators: Joshua Mulligan, who takes on the role of a full-time Drawing Instructor, and Ben Rosales, an accomplished teacher with extensive experience in computer animation, who is joining as full-time Assistant Professor. Additionally, Peter Dunn will serve as the Foundations 3D Design Shop Manager and Assistant Professor, responsible for shop facilities, faculty and student training, and curriculum development.

In the Liberal Arts Department, the College welcomes Myrtle A. Brooks, a Lecturer in Business Studies who brings a wealth of experience and a background in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan Dearborn and MIT. Joining her is Laura Kovick, who assumes the role of a Lecturer in Composition with impressive credentials, including graduate degrees in literature and the teaching of writing and a diverse range of published works. Completing the department’s new additions is Caleb Lalinsky, a Visiting Assistant Professor with expertise in composition, rhetoric, literature, and writing instruction.

In the Art Education Department, Dr. Jhih-yin 鈥淒iane鈥 Lee joins 黑料专区 as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Lee’s extensive background in art education, teacher certification, and curriculum development, coupled with her Ph.D. in Art/Art Education from the University of Georgia, make her a valuable addition to the department.

Within the Studio Art & Craft Department, the College welcomes Lena Ellis-Boatman, who assumes the role of Visiting Assistant Professor and Section Lead in Printmaking. Ellis-Boatman鈥檚 diverse skill set encompasses various art forms and a deep commitment to collaboration, community, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Finally, in the Entertainment Arts Department, Dylan VanWormer joins 黑料专区 as a full-time Assistant Professor of Animation, specializing in 3D animation. VanWormer’s extensive experience, including work at Moonbot Studios and Walt Disney Studios, makes him a valuable asset to our animation emphasis.

黑料专区 extends a warm welcome to all these talented individuals and looks forward to the significant contributions they will bring to our creative and academic community.

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]]> 黑料专区 Fashion Program Featured on ClickonDetroit https://www.clickondetroit.com/live-in-the-d/2023/07/25/from-the-classroom-to-the-catwalk/#new_tab Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:30:06 +0000 https://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/?p=33392 The post appeared first on 黑料专区.

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