Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DTR-437 SENIOR VECHICLES DESIGN STUDIO

The senior vehicle studio places emphasis on the,role research plays in creating vocational and,recreational design ideas. Students will work to,identify vehicle design opportunities with an,emphasis on sustainable materials and processes,,packaging and UX/UI (Interaction Design),considerations for a diverse cross section of,users, as well as emerging cultural and technical,trends. Through advanced presentations to,sponsors, students will show their attention to,user needs, the social impact of their design,solutions, their readiness to transition to the,professional world. Occasionally, course content,may be reinforced through field trips to,professional design studios or factories.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 332, DTR 334, DTR 336, DTR 338

DVC-408 EAST ASIAN FILM

The socio-political aftermath of World War II in,Japan, China and Korea led to an explosion of film,culture in those countries, one inspired by the,commercial and art cinemas of the West, but one,that has rivaled them in terms of innovation. ,While addressing the histories and present-day,climates of their mother countries, East Asian,films since 1945 have developed unique approaches,to narrative and culturally specific imagery, and,furthered a dialogue between the three neighbors,that reflects their centuries old interrelations.,This course will trace the evolution of film,language from the master directors of post-war,Japan (Ozu, Mizoguchi, Ichikawa and Kurosawa) to,the various filmic modes in post-revolutionary,China (Ang Lee, Wong kar-wai, Zhang Yimou and Hou,Hsiao-hsien) to the radical transformations of,contemporary Korean cinema (Park Chan-wook, Bong,Joon-ho and Na Hong-jin).

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).

FAD-305 FASHION TRENDS

This course studies the techniques and procedures,for identifying and forecasting fashion trends.,This includes the evaluation and analysis of,current fashion trends and prediction of future,trends. Students learn to recognize and analyze,business trends and how they affect fashion and,retail. During this course you will review how,socioeconomic and cultural factors influence what,we wear and what we ultimately buy.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD 204

FLM-106 INTRO TO FILMMAKING

This course focuses on the fundamentals of visual,storytelling by engaging students in a series of,individual and collaborative exercises designed to,develop an understanding of the camera, lenses,,and lights, non-linear editing techniques, and a,basic understanding of sound in relation to image.,Students make three short films exploring fiction,,non-fiction and experimental forms. Selected film,and video works are analyzed throughout the,semester with the aim of a critical awareness of,theory and practice.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 103

FLM-403 FILM THESIS I

This course affords students the time and space to,undertake major independently initiated film,projects, series, and/or other moving image works.,Students may propose narrative, documentary and/or,experimental projects with the goal of producing,them over the course of two semesters alongside,their peers, capitalizing on their pooled skill,sets and goals.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 364 OR DMA 333

IAD-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007

CLA-607 CLIMATE ACTION STUDIO III

This is the third and final of a series of studio,courses that allow students on the MFA Design for,Climate Action program to develop their skills and,knowledge in live design briefs with industry and,community partners. By their nature, these courses,include socio-economic and political,considerations. The studio courses are designed to,challenge students with projects of increasing,complexity and progressively strengthen the,students’ problem-solving skills. Students solve,design problems requiring substantive research,,concept ideation and realization, and,implementation. ,Projects on this course address environmental,stewardship, concern for natural habitats,,ecology, urban green spaces, and land use.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: CLA 605 CLA 606

DAH-215 HISTORY OF FILM

This course offers a focused yet wide-ranging,overview of the history of film. Student will,develop a historical understanding of film based,on a survey of cinematic traditions and movements,contained within narrative, documentary, and,experimental forms, and acquire a critical,,technical, and aesthetic vocabulary relating to,particular cinematic practices and structures,,including the impact of technological,developments on film production, the formation of,genre, the legacy of auteurism and the ways in,which meaning in films is conditioned by the uses,of camera, editing, lighting, sound and acting. ,This course satisfies the General Elective,requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DAH-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored. This course satisfies,the General Elective requirement.,

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SPAIN AND MOROCCO STUDY ABROAD
,This is an 11-day study abroad course in Spain and,Morocco. The premise of this course is that the,interaction between European and North African,culture in Southern Spain and Northern Morocco,created a unique laboratory for visual art,,architecture, and other cultural forms. Through,reading and travel, this class will immerse,students in one of the great cultural and,historical stories of world history.

Credits: 3

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