“The American Dream” class is an interdisciplinary class that combines 4D principles and techniques with design thinking, fine arts, and critical thinking. Utilizing research, interviews, and production, “The American Dream” class will explore the concept and reality of the American dream, while uncovering the forces, systems, and barriers that exist when looking at this concept. The “American Dream” class will study the history and impact of the American Dream on marginalized groups. We will analyze data and statistics surrounding what it takes to be successful and live the American Dream. Ultimately we will question the legitimacy, and existence of the American Dream. “The American Dream” class will work in collaboration with external community partners who will be identified per semester. The partner collaborations combined with the CCA students will strive to uncover the reality of the American dream on their own lives and their families lives.
 Upper Division Interdisciplinary Studios extend a student's cross-school experience from Core Studio up into their upper division years. 3 units of Interdisciplinary Studio are required of all majors and must be completed in the junior or senior year. This advanced level studio is thematic in nature. Technical demonstrations are paired with thoughtful readings, seminar discussions and ambitious projects. Collaboration, experimentation and presentation skills are developed in concert with critical thinking.

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