In this course, students explore what psychologists have learned about issues including stress, anxiety, self-esteem, problem-solving, and decision-making. Emphasis is placed on an accurate perception of reality and a positive self-concept.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
The sophomore-year transportation design experience is divided into two semester-length studios: one interior-focused, one exterior-focused. Students taking an interior-focused studio in the fall semester will then take an exterior focused studio in the winter semester, and vice versa. In both interior and exterior studios, students will be encouraged to pursue a user-center design approach. Building on the skills learned at the freshman level, sophomore students will be introduced to rendering and modeling techniques integral to the transportation design process. Course content may be reinforced through field trips to local design studios and factories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 232
The junior-year vehicle design studio expands on the interior and exterior design skills learned at the sophomore level. Students are expected to generate compelling product and user stories as the basis for recreational or vocational vehicle design work. Advanced thinking in terms of primary research, problem-solving, inclusive human factors, the pursuit of sustainable solutions and working within technical parameters are all expected. The involvement of corporate sponsors and the possibility of field trips to professional design studios or factories will help yield a process that has real-world career relevance.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR202 DTR231 DTR257 DTR233
This course strengthens a transportation design student’s digital modeling skills to a professional level, while at the same time fostering advanced conceptual thinking. Mastery of previously learned techniques will be stressed throughout. Advanced virtual reality presentations from this course will be an important part of the students’ portfolios.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 362
Independent Study is available to students who are at Junior or Senior level standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above. The student may receive approval to work in an area or on a project that is not otherwise offered or addressed in the regular curriculum. An Independent Study should include opportunities for individual student voice and provide a space for diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours. The student must submit to the chairperson of the department in which they wish to study, an Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to study independently. Once the department chairperson provides approval and the instructor for the Independent Study is determined, the faculty member must write an Independent Study Syllabus with education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates, course expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.
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).
In this class students design a collection for a brand. The collection can be either for a fashion house, or a brand extension for a company that is looking to expand to fashion. Students will respond to a brand brief on a professional level that will include research, a mood board, a material and color board, illustrated collection designs, flats and technical drawings of the total look. Students will also produce a digital look book
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD 205
This course introduces students to the creative and technical processes of 2D digital animation related to live action filmmaking-title design, motion graphics, color correction, masking, keying and basic compositing for visual effects. Students will also learn best practices for asset creation, file management and rendering.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 106
This seminar-style course is focused on the business of film, presentation skills, and life post-graduation. Students research and discuss emerging topics in contemporary film production and distribution, participate in focused critiques on their in-progress thesis work, and refine their professional package, including a demo reel, reel breakdown, resume/CV, and web presence. It is a companion course to the Film Thesis.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 403
Designed to convey the stages of human growth in depth, this course approaches physical, psychological, emotional and social development in a format for teachers to implement in planning developmentally and culturally appropriate instruction. The educational needs of neurodiverse and special needs children, and the resources available to teachers for best meeting these needs, are included throughout. Related topics covered in this course include nurturing creativity in K-12 students, teaching students with poverty in mind, and fostering equitable visual learning in diverse settings. Pre-service visual arts teachers consider the implications of the above material in field experiences in diverse instructional settings with children. Ten hours Field Experience in K-12 educational settings required outside of class. All required field hours and associated field experience assignments must be completed before registration for the next art education course. This course is open to sophomore students and above. Course may count for general elective credits for those who do not pursue teacher certification. Students must pass with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAE 200
This course examines the various approaches that build the foundation for an emerging field of Visual Culture and emphasizes its parallel development with discussions about the gaze as a historical and culturally constructed phenomenon. This course satisfies the General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201