Tag: 2024-2025

DMA-431 SENIOR CONCEPT STUDIO 2

This course follows the same outcomes as Senior,Studio for the other Entertainment Arts tracks. ,Based on their individual area of focus, each,student will research, conceive and develop an,in-depth final project, to be completed at a,professional level of finish, by the end of the,year. Concept Studio 2 will serve students in,generating a competitive portfolio as part of,thesis completion. It will also continue,important lectures about navigating the,entertainment industry in areas such as,networking, negotiating deals and deep,understanding of the industry’s environment and,politics. These elements including final,portfolio, resume, cover letter and website,combine to encompass Senior Thesis completion.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA-430

DPH-210 PHOTOGRAPHIC FINE ART CONCEPTS

Through assignments, readings, discussions and,critiques, the student is encouraged to explore,and experiment with image making strategies that,derive from a personal perspective. Readings,introduce the student to issues and ideas,surrounding the practice and critical,understanding of fine art photography.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 155

DPH-451 PHOTOGRAPHY THESIS PROJECT II

This course is a continuation of DPH 411,,Photography Thesis Project I. Students must,demonstrate proficiency in a specific area of,photography by producing a cohesive body of work.,It is the student’s responsibility to strictly,adhere to the agreed upon work schedule and meet,with his or her advisor on a regular basis and,attend all group meetings and seminars which the,advisor or department chair schedules.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 411

DPR-213 VISUAL COMMUNICATION FOR PRODUCT,DESIGNERS

In this course, students learn to communicate,their design work in a clear and effective manner.,Advanced drawing techniques are explored with a,focus on complex composition, design and,storytelling. In this course students will,explore manual and digital sketching and rendering,techniques.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 119

DSS-314 GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUALITY AND SOCIETY

This course is an introduction to an intersecting,range of theories, issues, and topics within the,field of gender and sexuality studies. The class,will explore the historical context of feminist,responses to patriarchal structures and a number,of sexual identities beyond the historical,male/female division, including lesbian, gay,,queer, transgender, inter-, and asexuality. These,frameworks of understanding will be used to deeply,consider a wide range of issues in terms of,relationships, social practice, political,policies, and art and culture.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DTR-221 DESIGN THEORY I

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: DTR 113

DTR-333 JUNIOR EXTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO

The junior-year exterior design studio expands on,the process emersion experienced during the,sophomore year. Students must generate a,compelling, customer-driven design story as the,basis for their work. Advanced thinking in the,areas of aesthetics, primary research, inclusive,human factors, design theory and branding are,expected. The presence of corporate sponsors,along the way and the possibility of field trips,to professional design studios or factories will,further ensure the process has real-world career,relevance.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR202,DTR231,DTR257,DTR233