Tag: 2024-2025

DPR-321 DESIGN SEMINAR

In this course, students develop a deep,understanding of the creative design process,through exposure to relevant case studies.,Students learn from a diverse historical,context and their influence on end products.,Introduction to the principles of diversity,,equity and inclusion.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 214, DPR 226

DPR-515 STUDY ABROAD

Four weeks of creative work in an environment,rich in history, beauty and design. Participants,will be exposed to a learning experience and,understanding of a different culture through a,rigorous program of study and a daily immersion,in a unique cultural setting.,,Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in good,academic standing

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

DTR-113 VISUAL COMMUNICATION I

In this introductory course, students learn how,to express their design ideas in a concise,,compelling and efficient way. Emphasis is on,analog media such as pen, markers and colored,pencils. Instructors stress the importance of,accurate perspective drawing and clear rendering,of form as a lead up to professional visual,communication techniques.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 125

DTR-305 VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND PACKAGING

This course introduces students to the,application of Vehicle Packaging and Systems,Design as an important element of modern vehicle,design work. Topics covered include applied,vehicle packaging, occupant packaging, safety and,electrical systems, powertrain, chassis, as well,as the engineering sciences of aerodynamics and,manufacturing/assembly.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DTR-421 SENIOR TRANS DESIGN STUDIO II

This course undertakes major projects lasting one,semester each. The design development process,involves a product plan, technical specification,,sketches and a finished model. Sponsored projects,by transportation companies and transportation,component suppliers are a regular part of this,class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DVC-200 CONCEPTS AND METHODS OF VISUAL CULTURE

This course examines the role of the visual in,theory and practice. The approach taken is both,structural and historical, presenting various,critical frameworks and then using them to,analyze specific examples of visual culture and ,their time periods including, but not limited to,,examples of cultural appropriation and the impact,of cultural diversity. The course considers the ,visual through multiple dimensions–aesthetics, ,economics, politics, sociology, etc. It also ,reflects on the development of visual culture ,studies as an interdisciplinary field. A range ,of visual media–painting, photography, design, ,digital, etc.–and their cultural environments ,are examined. Heavy emphasis is placed on the,student’s ability to absorb visual culture theory,and apply it to written assignments and other,research. This course may be used for Social,Science credit. This course satisfies the,General Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

FAD-205 COLLECTION DESIGN

In this course students will prepare a complete,collection design package including prototypes,based on a theme including fully illustrated,designs with technical details, prototypes and an,industry standard final presentation book. ,Research methods and cultural appropriation are,discussed. The students will study range planning,and pricing of various products to have a complete,and realistic view of collection design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD 102

FAD-422 MASTERPIECE COLLECTION STUDIO

This class focuses on the development and,construction of a final collection. Students,design and construct a fully wearable collection,consisting of six total looks. This studio is,where students amalgamate all learning from,previous seasons in order to present their final,’masterpiece’ collection.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD 411

FLM-279 DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING II

This advanced course in documentary theory and,practice emphasizes the maker’s ability to,witness, document, and impact a world in motion.,While studying contemporary documentary practices,including newer forms such as “reality”,,participatory, and immersive works, students will,spend the bulk of the semester on a self-directed,production of social relevance, and contribute to,a collaborative production with peers.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 278 OR DMA 342