INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DID 020 INTRODUCTION/TRANSPORTATION DESIGN 1.50 The class introduces the special problems of conveying in 2-D sketches the aesthetic design of mass-produced vehicles. The class focuses on developing drawing and rendering skills to communicate accurately the 3-D form of vehicles. Students work on a series of projects under the direction of teachers currently employed in the auto industry. DID 025 TRANSPORTATION DESIGN 1.50 Automotive perspective drawing, sketching and rendering techniques are developed through a series of assignments in this class. The class concentrates on cultivating efficient, professional 2-D techniques for depicting the complex forms of automobile bodies. The class is taught by professional designers working in the auto industry. DID 050 CLAY MODELING 3.00 Industrial design clay modeling under the instruction of industry professionals. The class introduces the tools and techniques used in industry model making. Elective credit open to all majors. DID 113 VISUAL COMMUNICATION I 3.00 In Visual Communications I students learn to express their design ideas in a concise, compelling and efficient way. Emphasis is on dry media such as pastels, markers and colored pencils. Some papers used include vellum, bond paper and half-tone paper. The importance of accurate perspective and clear rendering of form is stressed. DID 125 INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 3.00 This course orients students to the fundamental design process used by industrial designers. Problem identification, concept development, ideation sketching, form development, orthographic projection and mock-up building are introduced. These subjects cannot be covered comprehensively in this short course but a student should demonstrate a basic understanding of the methodology used in industrial design after completing this course. DID 126 INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 3.00 Students take either a product design studio or an automotive design studio. This course expands on material covered in DID 125 and focuses the process on more specific design problems. Automotive studio emphasizes the importance of understanding proportion and the aesthetics of innovation form; special emphasis is also placed on the ability to efficiently communicate ideas in 2-D sketches. Product studio introduces the possibilities and constraints evolving in this diverse area of industrial design and the importance of creativity, idea generation and visual communication. DID 201 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS IIA 3.00 This course covers advanced Industrial Design 2-D visualization techniques for sophomore level students. Be aware that different sections of this course have different focuses. Sections B and C are automotive design oriented. Sections A and D have a more general industrial design orientation. DID 202 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS IIB 3.00 This advanced Vis Com course covers many traditional industrial design visualization techniques. Emphasis is on developing the ability to efficiently communicate design ideas in a convincing manner using perspective, color, value and lighting to define form. This class should be taken at least twice. Be aware that different sections of this course have different focuses. Sections B and C are automotive design oriented, Sections A and D have a more general industrial design orientation. DID 220 SOPHOMORE TRANSPORTATION 3.00 Open only to sophomore students who have an official letter of acceptance from the Transportation Design Program. This course covers the design process used in the automobile industry. It covers market research, vehicle packaging, drawing and rendering techniques, plus the clay modeling of a complete design project. DID 221 DESIGN THEORY IA 3.00 This course helps students understand the complexity of the design process by examining how cultural and historical context influence the form of industrial artifacts. DID 222 DESIGN THEORY IB 3.00 This course teaches design exploration and ideation methodologies. Written, verbal and graphic presentation techniques are used to develop and present design concepts. Emphasis is placed on the generation of ideas and concepts. Students then focus on a design problem or opportunity and communicate a solution. DID 231 2D COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN 3.00 This course covers beginning, 2-D computer-aided design. DID 257 HUMAN FACTORS 3.00 This course covers methods of researching and applying information about human physical and behavioral characteristics in order to design safer and more effective products and environments. DID 261 3D MODELING, RENDERING AND ANIMATION (CAD I) 3.00 This course teaches students how to create digital 3-D models and illustration. Students are taught the principles of modeling and surface development beginning with the development of primitive shapes. Lighting principles, camera placement and movement will also be covered. The course uses the application 3-D Studio Max, the Windows NT operating system and Intergraph Dual Pentium workstations. This course fills the prerequisite for entry into the ALIAS course sequence. DID 263 3D MODEL AND RENDERING (FORM Z) 3.00 This course teaches students how to create digital 3-D models. Students are taught the principals of modeling and surface development beginning with development of primitive shapes. The course uses the Form Z application and fills the prerequisite for entry into the ALIAS course sequence. DID 271 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3.00 Science and Technology covers the fundamentals of materials and manufacturing processes. Mass production methods in metal and plastic are the focus, including the fabrication of individual parts and the assembly of completed products. Students are taught a basic understanding of the limitations and possibilities of modern manufacturing methods. DID 310 VEHICLE PACKAGING 3.00 This course gives transportation design students thorough knowledge of all of the elements that must be incorporated and adhered to when develoIping a feasible vehicle design. This class is required for junior transportation students. DD 320 JUNIOR TRANSPORTATION DESIGN 3.00 Open to junior level Transportation Design majors, this course covers design principles, drawing, rendering techniques and 3-D clay modeling for students concentrating on pursuing a career in automotive design or the design of automotive industry related products. Projects sponsored by automotive industry companies are a regular part of this class. There are projects covering both the exterior and interior designs of vehicles. DID 331 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN STUDIO 3.00 This course is open to students of sophomore standing and above. Eligible students choose from a variety of projects presented by the instructors on the first Tuesday of the semester. The courses comprehensively cover design processes and combine skills learned in supporting classes to convey design solutions in 2-D sketches, 3-D study models and finished models. Many of these studio classes are sponsored by industry. Students cannot take more than one studio per semester without permission from both instructors and the chair. Students in their 7th semester are required to complete a capstone paper. DID 362 3D ADVANCED MODEL AND RENDERING (ALIAS I) 3.00 This course introduces students to advanced 3-D modeling and rendering techniques using ALIAS software on the Silicon Graphics platform. The class will expand the students knowledge of nurb tools, extrusions, patches, skinning and surface treatments. Models are rendered using full-color palettes, multi-source lighting and texture mapping. Basic animation will be covered to prepare the student for advanced skills. DID 363 3D CAD (ALIAS II) 3.00 This course extends the CAD 2 capabilities of 3-D computer modeling and rendering using ALIAS software running on SGI workstations. Projects are selected on the basis of their application to ID studios and ID portfolio. Advanced surface modeling and production tools are emphasized. DID 400 PORTFOLIO SEMINAR 3.00 Students receive guidance in forming a comprehensive, professional representation of their work. The class is conducted on an informal basis, allowing individual presentations to vary according to the particular design product. Presentation techniques such as illustration, photography, typography and layout are considered within the constraints of portfolio intent, syntax and problem definition. Students meet with all industrial design faculty at the end of the semester. Students must be in their final (8th) semester to take this course. Students in their 7th semester are required to complete a capstone paper. DID 402 ADVanced VISUAL COMM - ALIAS 3.00 Designed to strengthen the student's electronic drawing and rendering skills to a professional level while at the same time fostering conceptual thinking. Projects of two-to-four weeks duration are undertaken covering a wide range of subjects from components to complete vehicle. The work from this class becomes an important part of the student portfolio. Students will be using ALIAS software running on Silicon Graphics IRIS work stations. DID 420 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION STUDIO 3.00 This course undertakes two major projects lasting one semester each. The first semester is the design of vehicle interiors and looks in depth at the many complex elements that are inherent in this product. The projects are sponsored, on a rotating basis, by the U.S. automobile manufacturers. The second semester is the thesis project. It involves product plan, technical specification, sketches and a finished model. The students select their own vehicles to design. Students must have satisfactorily completed Junior Transportation Design Studio. Capstone paper is a requirement of this class. DID 421 SENIOR AUTO PORTFOLIO 3.00 Designed to optimize the quality of the student's final portfolio by reviewing the student's work, suggesting improvements, attending professional designers' presentations, visiting major design studios, discussing portfolio requirements with senior design managers, completing a design project in gouache, and developing a written thesis plan for the portfolio's content and layout. DID 475 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INTERNSHIP 3.00 Participation in an internship experience allows students to utilize classroom learned skills in a related employment experience. Students are expected to work a minimum of nine hours per week. Students must register for the Internship class prior to the start of the Internship. Attendance at two Internship classes during your Internship Semester are required. See the Student Affairs Office for more information. Students must be of junior or senior status, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Transfer students must have also attended CCS for one full semester. DID 490 INDEPENDENT STUDY 3.00 Students work independently on a selected project with instructor/department approval. |
