Fake describes something that is not what it appears to be. Counterfeit bags, forged money, stage names, mockumentaries, pranking, the list goes on. But how do we define what is real and what is fake? Could something fake actually be more powerful, more authentic, than truth? In Integrative Studio 1, we will explore a range of visual, analytical, and making skills while working on projects that are collaborative and cross-disciplinary. We will work independently and in teams to explore research, prototyping, and the creative process. How do we make sense of our ideas, the information we collect, and our hunches and theories? And what can this inquiry tell us about why we make certain decisions as creative thinkers? The studio integrates learning from other first year courses, especially in thematic links to Integrative Seminar 1. At various times in the semester, the two classes share concepts and assignments, bringing together reading, writing, and making in a manner that is essential to the creative work of professional artists and designers.