Category: Transportation Design Courses

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

Credits: 0

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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

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

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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

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

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

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