This course orients students to the fundamentals,of the design process. Students develop projects,focused on the product’s aesthetic, function, and,branding.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPR 125
Category: Undergraduate
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DPR-333 PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
This course teaches students to build strategies,for compelling presentation and self-branding.,Students learn a variety of digital tools and,utilize them to communicate concepts and skills,through presentations and marketing collateral,,which may include a resume, portfolio, website,,blog, and videos.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPR 214, DPR 226
DSS-285 SPECIAL PROJECT
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
DTR-201 VISUAL COMMUNICATION II
In this course, sophomore transportation students,expand upon the basic drawing skills learned in,Visual Communication I. Convincing description of,original designs via multiple perspective views,and tonal modeling to describe form is stressed. ,Through group analysis of work, students learn,how to improve their skills, as well as how to,professionally give and receive constructive,criticism.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 113
DTR-331 JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
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: DTR202,DTR231,DTR257,DTR233
DTR-433 SENIOR EXTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
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 332, DTR 334, DTR 336, DTR 338
DVC-401 FILM NOIR AND BEYOND
Film Noir, with roots in German Expressionism and,American hard-boiled fiction, is an enduring,cinematic phenomenon. Beginning in the 1940’s,,Hollywood-produced stories of ill-fated,protagonists seduced by femmes fatales, dirty,deals, and double-crossing partners, struck a,nerve with American audiences (and soon after,World War II with French critics who named and,defined the “Noir” style). These dark tales,reflected a 20th century malaise spawned by the,Great Depression, WWII, and a contemporary shift,in gender roles. Our course will examine the,origins of Noir. This course may also be applied,to an upper level English or Liberal Arts,Elective. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 239, DVC 200 OR DVC 306
FAD-221 SOPHOMORE STUDIO
In this studio students will explore the role of,history in fashion construction. Since most,contemporary fashion is a result of historical,development, it is important for students to,understand the past in order to develop the,future. They will research a historical period and,choose a culturally appropriate costume as a,source of inspiration. Students will then recreate,a version of the costume for the class.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD-101, FAD-102
FAD-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:
FLM-289 EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKING II
This advanced course in experimental filmmaking,will challenge students to research and create,forward-thinking film art-short films, video,sculptures, expanded cinema-that consider,emotional, intellectual, physical, and,technological experiences as both maker and,viewer.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 288 OR DMA 345