In this way, the campaign attempts to support the interdependence and equality of artists and designers across all disciplines, whether long-established or comparatively new to CCA.Here are some very out-of-context things that happen in the Chimera Ant arc of the 2011 anime Hunter x Hunter, which is now streaming on Netflix. The focus is to highlight the shared identity of the “maker”-whether one’s work is printing or architecture, interaction design or textiles, all are makers. Everyone who comes to CCA is changed, enriched, by the community. #chimeraMADE encourages storytelling about how the CCA experience shapes the individuals who study, work, and create there. ” and a caption of their own choosing for example, “I am Chimera because I am unconventional” or “I am Chimera because I am a believer that differences are our beauty.” The aim of the posters series encouraged everyone to come up with their own definition of chimera. Students, faculty, and staff were photographed for individual posters featuring their image, the heading “I am Chimera because I am. In partnership with the Office of Student Life, student leaders launched campaigns focused on instilling a sense of school pride and fostering a culture of community. After a year-long discussion with community members a permanent chimera logo was created as a symbol for unity for CCA. Students were invited to create their own versions of the creature. In 2006, student's desire to cultivate a sense of school pride by officially adopting the chimera as the college's mascot. The Notre Dame chimeras are metaphysical guardian-demons, beautiful and grotesque.ĬCA students were inspired by the dual-nature of these creatures and for decades created various interpretations of the chimera as totem, as informal mascot, as character study, and so on. It seems to have arisen in the college consciousness by the 1980s, showing up in artworks and campus lore, becoming the title of a literary magazine that some say was inspired by the gargoyle chimeras of Notre Dame Cathedral featured in the photography of Vilem Kriz, a noted surrealist and beloved CCA instructor. Perhaps it is fitting that, in the way of such mythical creatures, the Chimera mascot’s origin is a bit of a mystery at CCA. Presented at 2018 Beyond Storytelling Conference "Re-Authoring Futures" and written by Brooke Hessler, PhD, Director of Learning Resources Scotty Whitney (Writing and Literature) To be a Chimera is to be a congregation of creative forces capable of reaching a union between conflicting aspirations not only within themselves but within their community.It stands witness to each student’s limitless potential. The Chimera also embodies each student’s desire to grow. Through art, architecture, design, or writing, we strive to give voices to those who have none. Chase Kumasaka (Animation)Īs artists - but more importantly as Chimeras - we are challenged to discover new ways of thinking in order to make a positive effect in our lives. As an artist it isn’t uncommon for us to think a little differently or a lot differently from others. We are all here because of our passion and dedication to the arts.Because the mythical Chimera was composed of many parts - often conflicting parts – it is emblematic of an imaginative and creative community. The college’s founder, Frederick Meyer, had a dream for the college, one that would unite the practical and ideological goals of the artist.
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