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DPH-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

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:

DPR-221 DESIGN THEORY

This course helps students understand the,complexity of the design process with exploration,and ideation methodologies. Written, verbal, and,graphic presentation techniques are used to,develop design concepts. Emphasis is placed on,the generation of ideas and concepts. Students,then focus on a design problem or opportunity and,communicate a solution.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DTR-232 SOPHOMORE TRANS DESIGN STUDIO

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 126

DTR-336 JUNIOR MOBILITY DESIGN STUDIO II

The junior-year mobility studio expands on,the interior, exterior and Design Theory II,Mobility courses taken in the sophomore year. ,Students are expected to embrace not only a,diverse set of shared user experiences, but also,the urban planning implications of a fleet of,vehicles for public use. Advanced thinking in the,areas of primary and secondary research, design,theory, sustainable materials and production,methods, inclusive human factors and user-focused,ergonomics are all expected. The presence of,corporate sponsors along the way and the,possibility of field trips to professional design,studios or factories will further ensure the,process has real-world career relevance.

Credits: 3

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

DTR-438 SENIOR VEHICLES DESIGN STUDIO II

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 431, DTR 433, DTR 435, DTR 437

FAD-309 FASHION BRAND MANAGEMENT

This course will cover various aspects of,contemporary fashion brand management. This,entails the exploration of various brand business,models and areas of fashion marketing concepts and,corporate social responsibility. In this course,,you will study what goes into making a brand,(branding, communication and retail environment),and how to effectively manage it (strategic,planning, competition, pricing, and loyalty).

Credits: 3

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FLM-201 INTERMEDIATE FILMMAKING

This course emphasizes the use of light and sound,in film-style video production. Students master,the tools involved in location sound recording,and studio lighting. The thematic thrust of this,course involves the examination, discussion and,cinematic uses of light and sound as they relate,to visual storytelling.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 106