2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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, DFN 116,COREQUISITE: DTR 113
Building on concepts introduced in Design Theory,I, students will begin to understand,transportation design solutions in the broader,context of our diverse and multicultural public,sphere. Emphasis will be placed on the research,and understanding of complex systems of various,mobility scenarios including and in addition to,the automobile. Building on this research,,students will be encouraged to identify,sustainable design opportunities in terms of,materials, energy sources, systems and logistical,factors. Written,,verbal and graphic presentation techniques are,used to develop design concepts. Students will,then focus on a design problem or opportunity and,communicate their solution.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 221
This digital modeling course builds on the basic,orthographic drawing skills learned at the,freshman transportation design level. Students are,introduced to digital orthographic drawing,,leading to basic 3-D digital modeling and,rendering.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 126
The sophomore-year transportation design,experience is divided into two semester-length,studios: one interior-focused, one,exterior-focused. Students taking an,interior-focused studio in the fall semester will,then take an exterior focused studio in the winter,semester, and vice versa. In both interior and,exterior studios, students will be encouraged to,pursue a user-centered design approach. Building,on,the skills learned at the freshman level,,sophomore students will be introduced to rendering,and modeling techniques integral to the,transportation design process. Course content may,be reinforced through field trips to local design,studios and factories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 126, DFN 116
The sophomore-year transportation design,experience is divided into two semester-length,studios: one interior-focused, one,exterior-focused. Students taking an,interior-focused studio in the fall semester will,then take an exterior focused studio in the winter,semester, and vice versa. In both interior and,exterior studios, students will be encouraged to,pursue a user-centered design approach. Building,on,the skills learned at the freshman level,,sophomore students will be introduced to rendering,and modeling techniques integral to the,transportation design process. Course content may,be reinforced through field trips to local design,studios and factories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 126
The sophomore-year transportation design,experience is divided into two semester-length,studios: one interior-focused, one,exterior-focused. Students taking an,interior-focused studio in the fall semester will,then take an exterior focused studio in the winter,semester, and vice versa. In both interior and,exterior studios, students will be encouraged to,pursue a user-centered design approach. Building,on,the skills learned at the freshman level,,sophomore students will be introduced to rendering,and modeling techniques integral to the,transportation design process. Course content may,be reinforced through field trips to local design,studios and factories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 126,DTR-231
The sophomore-year transportation design,experience is divided into two semester-length,studios: one interior-focused, one,exterior-focused. Students taking an,interior-focused studio in the fall semester will,then take an exterior focused studio in the winter,semester, and vice versa. In both interior and,exterior studios, students will be encouraged to,pursue a user-centered design approach. Building,on,the skills learned at the freshman level,,sophomore students will be introduced to rendering,and modeling techniques integral to the,transportation design process. Course content may,be reinforced through field trips to local design,studios and factories.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 126,DTR-231
This course builds upon the skills learned in,Digital Modeling & Rendering I; students are,introduced to more complex surfaces, shapes and,building techniques. Skills such as modeling to a,package, dimensional accuracy and maintaining,surface continuity are stressed.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 221, DTR 231
This course explores the areas of human factors,and ergonomics as applied to transportation,,product and industrial design. The importance of,user-centered design as a basis for a successful,design solution is stressed. Areas covered include,the research and proper utilization of human,dimensional data, cognitive functions,,environmental considerations, and the human,machine interface.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 125 and DFN 116 (or DFN 132)
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
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