This course covers design principles, drawing,,rendering techniques and model construction for,students concentrating on pursuing a career in,transportation design or the design of automotive,industry related products. Projects sponsored by,transportation industry companies are a regular,part of this class. There are projects covering,both the exterior and interior designs of,vehicles.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The senior interior design studio places a strong,emphasis on research influencing fresh design,decisions. Students will look for user,experience design opportunities by investigating,sustainable materials and processes, as well as,emerging cultural and technical trends. Through,advanced presentations to sponsors, students will,illustrate the user-focused nature of their,interior designs, and their readiness to join the,transportation design community. Industry,sponsors are a regular part of this course. ,Occasionally, course content may be reinforced,through field trips to professional design studio,or factories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 431, DTR 433, DTR 435, DTR 437
This course is designed to give students an,introduction to film as an art worthy of critical,attention. Students develop the ability to think,,discuss and write about film in an academic,context.
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).
This 15 week course introduces students to the,world of Fashion Illustration. Students regularly,review and discuss both historical and,contemporary Illustrators, artists and examples of,their work. Students analyze the Illustrator’s,composition, media, technique choices and,reasoning, to contextualize each project and,inspire progressive investigation. Students delve,into drawing, painting, collaging and mixing new,outcomes, including the incorporation of,photography and digital platforms. Guest critics,are invited to offer industry feedback for the,final presentation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 104, DFN 119
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,
,WINTER 2024,
,,STUART WEITZMAN SPON PROJECT,
, In this sponsored studio with Stuart Weitzman,,one of the most iconic US luxury footwear brands,,students will design and develop a collection,their assigned brief. One of the main skills for a,graduate,designer is the ability to go into a brand and,design collections based on the understanding of,the,company’s DNA. The preparation of a professional,level presentation will include research,,collection,illustrations, and tech packs. In addition, a full,a color and material story with prototypes will be,produced to demonstrate the two-dimensional,designs in a more hands-on, three-dimensional,form.,The project will be in collaboration with the,Masters in Color and Material program.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Emphasis is placed on pushing the boundaries,(technologically, spatially and aesthetically),around the notions of narrative. Students,explore the history of non-traditional forms in,video and film, and may create single and,multi-channel video designed for galleries,,alternative and public sites.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 201
Taken in the semester prior to Interdisciplinary,Thesis I, students utilize this course to,research, identify, and develop potential thesis,projects in consideration of their specific skill,sets. Research methods will be reinforced and new,strategies for discovery will be developed, where,possible. The course will also include career,research, relevant to the individual student’s,particular path of study, with an eye toward,potential internship opportunities. Students end,the semester with a persuasive presentation,focused on their thesis concept, and are prepared,to apply for internships.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: IAD 305
This is the second of a series of studio courses,that allow students on the MA and MFA Design for,Climate Action programs to develop their skills,and knowledge in live design briefs with industry,and community partners. By their nature, these,courses include socio-economic and political,considerations. The studio courses are designed to,challenge students with projects of increasing,complexity and progressively strengthen the,students’ problem-solving skills. Students solve,design problems requiring substantive research,,concept ideation and realization, and,implementation. ,Projects on this course address the environmental,impact of human habitats, including domestic waste,infrastructures, energy usage, transport systems,and logistics.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CLA 605
Content creation is the future of digital media,and video. Students create long format commercial,content with extended narratives that focus on,branded storytelling that engages, motivates and,influences diverse audiences and consumers in a,positive and emotional way beyond the traditional,thirty second broadcast format. Students gain more,experience in writing, concepting and pitching,,storyboarding, producing and editing their,commercial concepts.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The Professional Seminar provides candidates who,are doing their Directed Teaching with further,professional development and experiences that,develop reflective practice. The seminar conveys,a range of information essential to Visual Arts,educators, including health and safety issues in,Art Education, technology integration,,educational law, effective teaching practices,,research in the field, emerging trends in pedagogy,which examine issues of diversity, equity, and,inclusion.The seminar format is,intended to support student teachers in their,placements and allow for reflection and dialogue,regarding this professional experience.,Application for Directed Teaching and Departmental,permission is required. Art Education candidates,must pass DAE 520 with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or,higher to qualify for certification.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: DAE 405,DAE 510