2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: Undergraduate

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DSS-402 COMPARATIVE RELIGION: AN INTRODUCTION

    This interdisciplinary course is an examination,of the cultural systems, history, and art of,human beings who espouse the world’s great,religions: Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and,Christianity. The broad course objective is to,introduce students to the differing ways that,humans organize and express their culture and,beliefs, their relationship to nature and the,cosmos, and to each other, through the making and,use of religious concepts, ideologies, art and,architecture.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Any 300 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

  • DSS-420 ART THERAPY EXPERIENTIALS

    This course includes a survey of varied,populations and art therapy applications. Defined,art therapy processes are experienced to expand,self-awareness on an individual and group basis.,Each student develops and implements an art,therapy intervention with the class. This course,develops the student’s ability to incorporate new,ideas into their chosen art field, as well as an,understanding of individual group roles.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Any 300 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

  • DSS-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: WRT-102

  • DSS-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

    Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

    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).

  • DTR-041 TRANSPORTATION OPEN ACCESS

    Transportation open studio access. Register for,this section if you need open studios access.

    Credits: 0

    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-125 FRESHMAN TRANSPORTATION DESIGN STUDIO I

    As an introduction to design methodologies,,students will develop and practice a basic,understanding of methods used to translate,2-D sketch ideas into 3-D volumes and surfaces.,This will be accomplished by practicing,fundamental drafting methods, practical ideation,techniques, and basic mock-up construction. ,Course content may be reinforced through field,trips to local design studios and factories.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • DTR-126 FRESHMAN TRANS DESIGN STUDIO II

    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,ideation, concept,development and,model building. Research with an eye toward,inclusive design opportunities, as well as,packaging for a variety of end users with diverse,needs will be explored. Course content may be,reinforced through field trips to local design,studios and factories.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DTR 125, DFN 116

  • DTR-201 VISUAL COMMUNICATION II

    In this course, sophomore transportation students,expand upon the basic drawing skills learned in,Visual Communication I. Convincing description of,original designs via multiple perspective views,and tonal modeling to describe form is stressed. ,Through group analysis of work, students learn,how to improve their skills, as well as how to,professionally give and receive constructive,criticism.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DTR 113

  • DTR-202 VISUAL COMMUNICATION III

    In this course, students will begin making the,important transition from analog rendering to,digital visualization. This transition will,involve an introduction to popular digital,resources, an emphasis on color theory, and,constant reinforcement of the essential skills,learned in Visual Communication I & II.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DTR 201