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
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
In this course, students will develop a deep,understanding of the footwear design process,through multiple footwear projects during the,semester. This course will teach the essential,footwear design skills and the industry,techniques.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPR 214
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
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
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
The senior mobility studio will stress the,consideration of user experience and social,impact in designing fleets of vehicles for public,use. Students will explore these facets by,researching the communities and larger regional,populations their designs are intended for. ,Sustainable materials and processes will be,investigated, as well as emerging cultural and,technical trends. Advanced presentations to,sponsors will illustrate the user-focused nature,of the students’ concepts, as well as the,students’ readiness to transition to the,professional world. Occasionally, course content,may be reinforced through field trips to,professional design studio or factories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 332, DTR 334, DTR 336, DTR 338
Beginning with the idea that “all representation,is transformation,” students in this course will,examine the ways in which documentary films both,(re)present the sociohistorical world-the,”real”– and shape our perceptions of that,reality. Films drawn from a wide range of eras,,cultures, and perspectives will provide the,opportunity to explore concepts such as,authenticity, identity, evidence, authority, and,argument while course readings will analyze and,critique documentary films from a variety of,viewpoints including historical analysis, race,and gender studies, and critical theory. This,course satisfies the General Elective requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 239, DVC 200 OR DVC 306
In this course, students will learn the,technicalities in creating a drawing for,production, also known as a tech pack. Students,will learn how to develop a design concept for,the next step of production. The tech pack will,make the communication process more efficient,between the designer and the,manufacturer/prototyping.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 119
Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester of study at an accredited institution,abroad. Information is available from,International Student Services.
Credits: 12
Prerequisites: