Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DNS-326 TECHNOCULTURE

In this course, students follow the history of,technology as it emerges from scientific,discoveries such as quantum and subatomic,particle,changes and capitalizes on the new means they,have,made available. These include aleatory and,electronic music and the new combination of,sounds,made possible by sampling. This course satisfies,the General Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102 OR DEN 108

DPH-313 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHIC FINE ART CONCEPTS

This course continues the student’s concentrated,study in personal fine art photography. A,greater emphasis is placed on the development of,a personal perspective and philosophy as it,relates to the student’s work. Through lectures,,readings, discussions and field trips the student,is encouraged to develop a greater understanding,of the creative, conceptual and technical,characteristics of their work, and to place that,work within a contemporary context of art and,cultural literacy. The required,readings focus on Postmodernism and other,contemporary movements in photography and art, and,their relation to local and global communities.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 210

DPL-350 MORAL ISSUES IN ART & DESIGN

The course first examines such important,theoretical questions in ethics as: Is morality,objective or relativistic? Are there real moral,truths and are they knowable to us? What, if,anything, justifies our moral judgments? Students,also investigate normative theories including,Utilitarianism, Egoism and other Consequentialist,views along with the relationship of art to,society.

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).

DPR-308 CROWD SOURCE TECHNOLOGY

This course is an introduction to the application,of modern technologies, in the practical execution,of disruptive product design. With a focus on,project organization, open-source electronics,platform (Arduino), community code forums,,sensors, rapid prototyping techniques with lasers,,and process documentation.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 225, DPR 226

DPR-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

DTR-303 VISUAL COMMUNICATION V

In this advanced course, students will hone a,concise, yet impactful digital visualization of,their design proposals. Environmental rendering,and sequential storyboarding will be emphasized,,as well as the presence of the human figure to,indicate scale and user interaction. In addition,,students will strive to depict solutions that,promote inclusivity and equitability for potential,users. Student work will showcase these skills,with a high level of continuity and clarity.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DTR 302

DTR-371 MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

This course covers the fundamentals of materials,and manufacturing processes. Mass-production,methods in metals and plastics are the focus,,including the fabrication of individual parts and,assembly of completed products. A basic,understanding of the limitations and possibilities,of both modern and emerging manufacturing methods,will be stressed, including how these methods can,be leveraged to create designs with sustainable,life cycles. Vehicle size, weight, frontal area,,ownership, maintenance and other critical factors,will be discussed as they pertain to materials and,manufacturing.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 202, DTR 221, DTR 231, DTR 233, DTR 257

DTR-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first-semester senior students,in good academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (fall or winter) or full year,studying at another member institution in the,United States or abroad. Application information,is available in the Academic Advising and,Registration Office.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites: