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This digital modeling course builds on the basic,orthographic drawing skills learned at the,freshman transportation design level. Students are,introduced to digital orthographic drawing,,leading to basic 3-D digital modeling and,rendering.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 126
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: DTR202,DTR231,DTR257,DTR233
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 332, DTR 334, DTR 336, DTR 338
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
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
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
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
This course builds upon the skills learned in,Digital Modeling & Rendering I; students are,introduced to more complex surfaces, shapes and,building techniques. Skills such as modeling to a,package, dimensional accuracy and maintaining,surface continuity are stressed.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 113, DTR 221, DTR 231