In this course, the systematic study of the human,figure is used as the foundation for formal,,conceptual and expressive sculptural explorations.,Students work directly from live models,,instructed in armature building techniques,,modeling from clay and direct body casting. Open,to non-majors with departmental approval. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFA 130
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”
This course is aimed at providing students with,proficiency in subtractive sculpture. Students,work predominantly with stone and wood. Students,are introduced to simple and advanced carving,techniques with manual, electrical and pneumatic,tools. A variety of approaches are considered both,physically and conceptually. The place of,subtractive work in the current art environment,is explored and students are exposed to historic,and current … Continue reading “DFA-232 CARVING”
This course is for high school students in Dual,Enrollment program. Course is cross-listed with,DFN 117, and uses same syllabus as required by,Foundations Dept. Taught by Foundations faculty,and students attend with college students.,,This course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of two dimensional,design, including the exploration and application,,of color theory. Students explore Concentration,Specific design … Continue reading “PCS-117 2D DESIGN PRINCIPLES”
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 course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of three dimensional,design, including the exploration and application,of color theory. Students explore design concepts,through lectures, readings, discussions, hands-on,studio assignments and critiques. This is the,second in a two-part design sequence, required to,complete the Foundation design curriculum. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
This course has been structured to develop a range,of creative relationships, and the technical and,conceptual skills, necessary to produce content in,printmaking media. Forms including artist books,,ephemera, and hybrid and collaborative print,ventures will be investigated. Students will be,guided and encouraged to develop strategies to,publish, edition, and disseminate their work into,a range of markets, and for a … Continue reading “DFA-243 PRINT TO PUBLISH”
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
This course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of three dimensional,design, including the exploration and application,of color theory. Students explore design concepts,through lectures, readings, discussions, hands-on,studio assignments and critiques. This is the,second in a two-part design sequence, required to,complete the Foundation design curriculum. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
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”