GRT-601 STUDIO I: EXTERIOR MESSAGING

This is the first in a two-course sequence that,introduces advanced fundamentals of vehicle design,through the analysis and development of both,conventional and unconventional vehicles types. ,Special focus is on the research and,conceptual/form development of an aesthetic,message concept to be applied firstly in this,course to vehicle exterior designs, and then,further developed towards interior application in,the following semester. Both courses are,augmented by supporting studio courses teaching,technical 2D and 3D skills. In both semesters,,the main studio courses, GRT-601 and GRT-602,provide the core project brief around which,primary lessons are introduced, then reinforced,either directly or indirectly with assignments,from the supporting studios. This course will,result in a final exterior design executed as a,technical digital 3D model data set capable of,further engineering assessment and/or fabrication.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

IXD-601 UX DESIGN STUDIO I,PROTOTYPING

Based on a foundation of web technologies, this,class teaches students the concepts and use of,programming languages to complement and extend,their capabilities as designers. Students learn,how to think like a computer and to structure code,(functions and algorithms, not markup) to perform,data manipulation tasks, to enable user,interaction that incorporates devices and,services, and to gain facility across multiple,programming languages. As a result, students will,better understand the strengths and limitations of,digital systems and, therefore, how programming,may enhance (or limit) their user experience,design goals. With this foundation, students will,gain a solid stepping stone towards entering the,realms of mobile and web applications development,,physical computing, and the exciting world of the,Internet of Things, or the Internet of Everything.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

MAE-610 ART OF REFLECTIVE TEACHING

This course will investigate reflective practices,which make deep inquiries into personal,theoretical teaching practices. Readings and,explorations will guide students to examine,existing beliefs though written reflection, visual,thinking and metaphor.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: MAE 601 MAE 701