This course covers the product development,process based on exploring creative solutions to,consumer and/or social needs. Students use the,skills learned in supporting classes to convey,design solutions in 2D sketches, 3D study models,and finished models.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPR 125, DPR 126
This course is structured as an advanced concept,studio. Students pursue a project in which they,are required to explore ideas and produce,advanced solutions and systems that push the,boundaries of traditional product design.,Recommended themes include sustainability,,inclusivity, and equitable design.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: DPR 325, DPR 326
In this course, students explore what,psychologists have learned about issues including,stress, anxiety, self-esteem, problem-solving, and,decision-making. Emphasis is placed on an,accurate perception of reality and a positive,self-concept.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102
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
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: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).
In this class students design a collection for a,brand. The collection can be either for a fashion,house, or a brand extension for a company that is,looking to expand to fashion. Students will,respond to a brand brief on a professional level,that will include research, a mood board, a,material and color board, illustrated collection,designs, flats and technical drawings of the total,look. Students will also produce a digital look,book
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD 205
This course introduces students to the creative,and technical processes of 2D digital animation,related to live action filmmaking-title design,,motion graphics, color correction, masking, keying,and basic compositing for visual effects. Students,will also learn best practices for asset creation,,file management and rendering.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 106
This seminar-style course is focused on the,business of film, presentation skills, and life,post-graduation. Students research and discuss,emerging topics in contemporary film production,and distribution, participate in focused critiques,on their in-progress thesis work, and refine their,professional package, including a demo reel, reel,breakdown, resume/CV, and web presence. It is a,companion course to the Film Thesis.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 403