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This section is for registration of juniors,waiting for instructor assignment into a junior,level studio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

This section is for registration of juniors,waiting for instructor assignment into a junior,level studio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

This course introduces students to the application,of vehicle systems and packaging as an important,element of modern vehicle design work. Topics,covered include applied vehicle packaging,,occupant packaging with an eye toward equity and,inclusion, safety considerations, vehicle size,,weight and frontal area, electrical systems,,powertrain, chassis, as well as the engineering,sciences of aerodynamics and manufacturing and,assembly. Sustainable life-cycle considerations,will also be covered, including modularity,,repurposing, design for disassembly, maintenance,and other leading edge factors.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR-232 and DTR-221

This course develops a student’s ability to,package their collective body of work into a set,of self-marketing tools representing their,abilities as a designer. Students will focus on,the review, editing, analysis, preparation,,improvement and potential social impact of their,portfolio content. Based on faculty assessment,and personal goals, students will develop,individual strategies to pursue employment in the,professional market. These will include resumes,,business card, websites, print communications and,other relevant marketing materials.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 202, DTR 221, DTR 231, DTR 233, DTR 257

In this advanced course, students will hone a,concise, yet impactful digital visualization of,their design proposals. Environmental rendering,and sequential storyboarding will be emphasized,,as well as the presence of the human figure to,indicate product scale and user interaction. In,addition,,students will strive to depict solutions that,promote inclusivity and equitability for potential,users. Student work will showcase these skills,with a high level of continuity and clarity.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DTR 302

In this advanced course, students will hone a,concise, yet impactful digital visualization of,their design proposals. Environmental rendering,and sequential storyboarding will be emphasized,,as well as the presence of the human figure to,indicate product scale and user interaction. In,addition,,students will strive to depict solutions that,promote inclusivity and equitability for potential,users. Student work will showcase these skills,with a high level of continuity and clarity.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DTR 302

In this advanced course, students will hone a,concise, yet impactful digital visualization of,their design proposals. Environmental rendering,and sequential storyboarding will be emphasized,,as well as the presence of the human figure to,indicate product scale and user interaction. In,addition,,students will strive to depict solutions that,promote inclusivity and equitability for potential,users. Student work will showcase these skills,with a high level of continuity and clarity.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DTR 302

CHOOSE ONE – 1.5 CREDITS,DTR 302, VISUAL COMM IV INTERIOR,DTR 302, VISUAL COMM IV EXTERIOR

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DTR 202, DTR 221, DTR 231, DTR 233, DTR 257

In this class, students will build on the digital,visualization techniques learned in Visual,Communication III. A series of initial,assignments will focus on using lighting,,reflections and color to define the forms with,digital tools. The second series of assignments,will involve rendering increasingly more complex,forms. The final half of the semester will be,spent completing renderings to support the,student’s studio class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 202, DTR 221, DTR 231, DTR 233, DTR 257

In this class, students will build on the digital,visualization techniques learned in Visual,Communication III. A series of initial,assignments will focus on using lighting,,reflections and color to define the forms with,digital tools. The second series of assignments,will involve rendering increasingly more complex,forms. The final half of the semester will be,spent completing renderings to support the,student’s studio class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 202, DTR 221, DTR 231, DTR 233, DTR 257