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Building on the 2-D drawing and 3-D translation,methods learned in DTR 125 this course introduces,students to the fundamental design process used by,transportation designers. Through this,introduction, students will develop a basic,understanding of each phase in the process:,problem identification, concept development and,model building. Research with an eye toward,inclusive design opportunities, as well as,packaging for a variety of … Continue reading “DTR-126 FRESHMAN TRANS DESIGN STUDIO 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

In this course, students will begin making the,important transition from analog rendering to,digital visualization. This transition will,involve an introduction to popular digital,resources, an emphasis on color theory, and,constant reinforcement of the essential skills,learned in Visual Communication I & II. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DTR 201

This course helps students understand the,complexity of the design process with exploration,and ideation methodologies. Written, verbal and,graphic presentation techniques are used to,develop design concepts. Emphasis is placed on,aesthetic considerations and the generation of,user-centered design ideas and concepts. Students,then focus on a design problem or opportunity and,communicate a solution. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DTR 125, DTR 126,COREQUISITE: … Continue reading “DTR-221 DESIGN THEORY I”

Building on concepts introduced in Design Theory,I, students will begin to understand,transportation design solutions in the broader,context of our diverse and multicultural public,sphere. Emphasis will be placed on the research,and understanding of complex systems of various,mobility scenarios including and in addition to,the automobile. Building on this research,,students will be encouraged to identify,sustainable design opportunities in … Continue reading “DTR-222 DESIGN THEORY II: MOBILITY”

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 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 … Continue reading “DTR-232 SOPHOMORE TRANS DESIGN STUDIO”

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 … Continue reading “DTR-233 SOPHOMORE TRANSPORTATION DESIGN STUDIO”

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

This course explores the areas of human factors,and ergonomics as applied to transportation,,product and industrial design. The importance of,user-centered design as a basis for a successful,design solution is stressed. Areas covered include,the research and proper utilization of human,dimensional data, cognitive functions,,environmental considerations, and the human,machine interface. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DTR 221