Category: Transportation Design

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: 1.5

Prerequisites:

Participation in an internship experience allows students to use classroom-learned skills in a related employment experience. Students must work a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the entire semester. To participate students must be of junior or senior status with completion of freshman and sophomore studios. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may not be eligible to participate in an internship during their final semester. Transfer students must have attended one semester at CCS in addition to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

Credits: 6

Prerequisites:

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

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

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

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This course develops a student’s ability to,package their collective body of work into a set,of self-marketing tools representing their,abilities as a designer. Students will focus on,the review, editing, analysis, preparation,improvement and potential social impact of their,portfolio content. Based on faculty assessment,and personal goals, students will develop,individual strategies to pursue employment in the,professional market. These will include resumes,,business card, websites, print communications and,other relevant marketing materials.

Credits: 3

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

This course undertakes major projects lasting one,semester each. The design development process,involves a product plan, technical specification,,sketches and a finished model. Sponsored projects,by transportation companies and transportation,component suppliers are a regular part of this,class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (fall or winter) or a full year of study,at an accredited institution abroad. Information,is available from International Student Services.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

In this introductory course, students learn how,to express their design ideas in a concise,,compelling and efficient way. Emphasis is on,analog media such as pen, markers and colored,pencils. Instructors stress the importance of,accurate perspective drawing and clear rendering,of form as a lead up to professional visual,communication techniques.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 125

This course introduces students to the,application of Vehicle Packaging and Systems,Design as an important element of modern vehicle,design work. Topics covered include applied,vehicle packaging, occupant packaging, safety and,electrical systems, powertrain, chassis, as well,as the engineering sciences of aerodynamics and,manufacturing/assembly.

Credits: 3

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