College of DuPage offers a variety of courses for every interest, personality and skill level. New classes are added to the course listing every semester. Visit the College of DuPage Course Catalog for more information on course descriptions.
If you know your major, choose a course that helps fulfill your general education requirements. If you are unsure about your major, choose a class that sparks your interest or schedule an appointment with an advisor.
New Classes for Spring 2026
ART 2101 Introduction to Museum Studies
Introduction to the practice of preparing public art exhibitions. Through lectures, hands-on workshops, and on-site visits, students will learn the fundamentals of exhibition conceptualization and execution, which includes planning, designing, managing, and marketing. The course culminates with the presentation of student-curated exhibitions and programming on campus. Prerequisites: ART 1100, ART 2211, ART 2212, or ART 2213 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
ART 2152 Introduction to Natural Color
Introductory course providing an overview of skills and techniques for creating natural dyes, inks, and paints from foraged materials found in the natural landscape. The course includes the fundamentals of stock solutions and basic recipes, culminating in exploration and experimentation with natural materials.
ENGLI 2239 / MPTV 2239 Identity and Film
Explores the multifaceted relationship between films and various elements of identity, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, disability, and nationality. In addition to conducting textual analysis of films, coursework will include examination of film history, film production, audience reception, and critical response as a means to critically probe how films shape and are shaped by identity and culture. Prerequisites: ENGLI 1135/MPTV 1135 with a grade of C or better, or ENGLI 1145/MPTV 1145 with a grade of C or better, or ENGLI 1154/MPTV 1154 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.
FASHI 1111 Introduction to Machine Knitting
Principles and techniques for knitting on a single-bed knitting machine are introduced with emphasis on the creative use of color, pattern, texture, and fibers in the production of knitted fabrics.
FASHI 2425 Fashion Communication
Discover traditional and digital communication opportunities in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the current fashion media and communication landscape. Students will build a go to market strategy for a fashion client, applying skills learned in the course. Prerequisites: FASHI 1531 or FASHI 1210 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
FASHI 2461 Visual Merchandising II
Exploration of visual communication for the purpose of connecting a consumer to a fashion product through interior and exterior retail displays. Students will work in teams to physically construct a variety of displays, identifying challenges in the conception and installation process. Prerequisites: FASHI 1460 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
PHYS 1193 SAQSP II
Speed, agility, quickness, strength, and power workouts for students who compete in individual and team sports and are ready for a higher level of training. Advanced drills and training techniques are used to enhance performance in athletic competitive events. High intensity workouts, functional fitness exercises and specialized skill drills predominate. Prerequisites: PHYS 1190 or equivalent.