Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DTR-332 JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II

The junior-year interior design studio expands on,the process emersion experienced at the sophomore,level. The importance of a compelling,,customer-driven design story as the basis for,interior work is stressed. Students are expected,to employ advanced thinking in terms of,aesthetics, primary research, inclusive human,factors, design theory and brand experience. The,presence of corporate sponsors along the way will,promote a process that has real-world career,relevance. The use of virtual reality and,animation will further ensure the students’,understanding of the interior space and the,interaction of a diverse cross section of users,with their design solutions. Occasionally,,course content may be reinforced through field,trips to professional design studios or factories.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 331, DTR 333, DTR 335, DTR 337

DTR-434 SENIOR EXTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II

The senior exterior studio emphasizes the role,research plays in creating original design ideas.,Students will look for design opportunities via,the investigation of sustainable materials and,processes, varying aesthetic tastes, packaging for,a diverse cross section of users, as well as,emerging cultural and technical trends. Advanced,presentations to sponsors will show the students’,user-focused approach, as well as their readiness,to join the transportation design community.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 431, DTR 433, DTR 435, DTR 437

DVC-402 FILM STUDIES: SCIENCE FICTION

In this course students will explore the ways in,which science fiction films have represented,contemporary culture trends such as fear of the,other and cold-war paranoia in Invasion of the,Body Snatchers, the terror of the body in Aliens,and the transhumanism in District 9. Course,readings will examine the development of the,science fiction film as a distinct genre from a,variety of viewpoints including historical,analysis, race and gender studies, and critical,theory. This course may apply as an upper level,English and Liberal Arts elective. This course,satisfies the General Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 239, DVC 200 OR DVC 306

FAD-285 SPECIAL PROJECT: 100/200

The Special Projects class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,,,Fall 2023,,Corset Study & Construction Dive into the world of,corsetry and separate fact from fiction. Visit the,corset from the 16th century to modern corsetry.,Make a victorian era corset using industry,materials.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

FAD-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.,
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, SUMMER 2023,
, PARIS/ANTWERP STUDY ABROAD ,This directed course is intended to expand our,students World view.,It will provide alternative learning experiences,they would not have in their typical curriculum.,This joint program is designed to expand the,students World view in several ways:,? Living and traveling together as a group in a,European Country,? Seeing 1st hand some of the History that makes,up western civilization,? Experiencing each other’s department’s focus and,interests,Students will visit Academic Major sites of,interest, Museums, and Cities throughout Paris,,France and,Antwerp, Belgium. This is a 2 -week Summer 2023,course beginning in May.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007

FLM-325 NARRATIVE FILMMAKING I

Narrative Filmmaking is a dynamic two-course,sequence implementing the phases of production.,This first course is a concentrated period of,pre-production beginning with research as students,examine the core elements of cinema – light,,space, and time – through screenings, readings,,practical exercises, discussions, and critical,writing. This will provide a base for concept,development, creative writing, and production,design, culminating in a professional treatment,,screenplay, and pitch deck with a plan to produce,in the subsequent semester.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 201, FLM 211, FLM 225 or DMA 312

IAD-408 INTERDISCIPLINARY THESIS II

This second semester thesis course completes the,work begun in Interdisciplinary Thesis I. The,course includes regular critiques as students work,towards their individual and collective project,goals, including relevant publications and public,exhibition by the end of the semester.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: IAD 407

DAH-213 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

This course concentrates on significant movements,within the field of photography and accompanying,historical and political events that occurred,from the invention of photography in 1839 through,its many stages of development to the present,day. The course further reflects on how,photography continues to influence cultures,globally. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DAH-401 ART PRACTICE, SOCIAL THEORY & THE CITY

Art is not created in a vacuum. It exists within,contexts that are historical, cultural,,political, economic, technological, and physical., This course uses social theory to explore the,relationship between art and practice and the,urban environment. The class will examine the,perspectives of important thinkers in course,modules organized around major themes. Case,studies of specific art practices will also be,examined. These case studies will demonstrate a,diverse set of cultural viewpoints and strategies.,Ultimately, this course offers students an,opportunity to study art as an aspect of personal,identity, a mode of social organization, and a,source of critical and imaginative power within,the city. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH 202)

DCE-125 THE ECCENTRIC TEAPOT

In this course, students are encouraged to break,away from tradition by combining imagination and,metaphorical imagery with practicality.,Handbuilding and slipcasting techniques are,utilized in creating a teapot. Throughout the,term, students focus on a singular form,,developing a design that can range from extremely,minimal to baroque in style. The final project,includes presentation of the teapot.

Credits: 3

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