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IDES-3320

4 hours

Fundamentals of Surface Development II

–Sp

The principles of this course will expand the model-building

skill base by working with an advanced palette of materials

to successfully illustrate a set of three-dimensional models.

Prerequisite: IDES-3310 Fundamentals of Surface Development I.

IDES-3410 Three-Dimensional Composition

–Sp

4 hours

This course will lay the foundations for “finishing techniques”

for modeling and act as an overview for the various software,

hardware, hand-crafted, and artisan techniques required to gain

a deeper appreciation of the visual impact potential of a finished

model and/or prototype, and various presentation practices.

Prerequisite: IDES-3320 Fundamentals of Surface Development II.

IDES-3420 Three-Dimensional Presentation

–Sp

4 hours

This course is the natural extension of three-dimensional

composition. The course focuses on the critical importance of

creating, defining, and implementing a series of two-dimensional

sketch rendering ideas and converting those ideas into successful

three-dimensional model series.

Prerequisite: IDES-3410 Three-

Dimensional Composition.

IDES-4010 Consumer Product Design

–Fa

4 hours

This course is designed to focus on the development of the

designer’s personal vision and preparation for careers in the area

of product design. Completed solutions will be created by the

candidates through concept sketches, renderings, layout studies,

3-D models, and a final, scale foam study.

Prerequisite: IDES-3420

Three-Dimensional Presentation.

(Fee: $350)

IDES-4020 Interior Space Design

–Fa

3 hours

This course is designed to focus on the development of the

designer’s personal vision and preparation for careers in the area

of interior design. Completed solutions will be created by the

candidates through the understanding of human scale, consumer

product trends, human interaction, interface, ergonomics, traffic

patterns, interior design materials, etc.

Prerequisite: IDES-3420

Three-Dimensional Presentation.

IDES-4030 Transportation Design

–Fa

4 hours

This course is designed to focus on the development of the

designer’s personal and client visions and for preparation with the

career choice of transportation design. Completed solutions will be

created through concept sketches exploring the world of mobility

(aircraft, watercraft, automobile, etc.)

Prerequisite: IDES-3420

Three-Dimensional Presentation.

IDES-4040 Architectural/Exterior Space Design

–Fa

4 hours

Architectural exterior space design concentrates on the

discipline of developing the designer’s expertise in utilizing

structural materials to create the next generation of architectural

design systems. Projects will include glass, metals, stone, and a

diverse vocabulary of other materials that integrate the creative

process to build confidence for this vocational choice.

Prerequisite:

IDES-3420 Three-Dimensional Presentation.

IDES-4200

4 hours

Professional and Ethical Practices in Design

–Sp

Based on the previous semester’s exposure to various

disciplines within the industrial and innovative design degree,

the candidate will focus on an area of specialization and, with

staff assistance, develop a thesis statement. Further, candidates

will receive coaching from professionals and staff in the areas of

design business ethics.

Prerequisite: IDES-4040 Architectural/

Exterior Space Design.

IDES-4300

3 hours

Design Project: Selection Statement, Research,

and Scope

–Sp

With staff and professional support, the candidates will embark

on a research journey to discover real-world, market-applicable

design solution research within a selected area of specialization.

Prerequisite: IDES-4200 Professional and Ethical Practices in

Design.

(Fee: $350)

IDES-4400 Design Project and Presentation

–Sp

11 hours

In this capstone course, candidates will be assisted in

completing their portfolio presentation skills, business case

development, professional practices, and receive a professional

written and oral critique of their work.

Prerequisite: IDES-4300

Design Project: Selection Statement, Research, and Scope.

Theatre (THTR)

THTR-1230 Voice for the Performer

–Fa

3 hours

Practical approach to developing a healthy speaking voice

for professional use. Voice physiology provides foundation

for effective breathing, quality, projection, and articulation for

performance. Stage dialects are explored briefly as application of

the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Appropriate for actors,

singers, public speakers, and voice over artists. Crosslisted with

COM-1230.

THTR-1360 Introduction to Costuming

–Sp

3 hours

This course is designed to provide the student an overview of

the numerous aspects of costuming for theatre, including basic

knowledge of the role of the costume designer and the process

he or she undertakes in creating designs, the practical skills of

constructing and sewing a costume, and the communication

and critical thinking skills involved in theatre collaboration for the

costume designer. (Fee: $60)

THTR-1410 Introduction to Theatre

–Fa

3 hours

Study of the history and development of theatre. Dramatic

literature is considered a reflection of man and culture

during various periods, dealing with philosophy, religion, and

sociopolitical thought. A brief look at acting skills is also offered.

THTR-1430 Stage Movement

–Fa

3 hours

A practicum in theatrical stage movement for performance

with intensive studio sessions, starting with a foundation of

anatomically sound knowledge of Alexander technique. Physical

expressiveness is developed through exploration of industry-

standard approaches such as Elements, Laban effort/shape

movement, and Yakim’s social selves. Specific applications

develop technique for age demonstration and safe stage combat.

Appropriate for students in all performing arts.

THTR-1440 Stagecraft I

–Fa, Sp

1 hour

This course is designed to acquaint the student with selected

elements of play production on a practical level. Students are

assigned a project in an area of stagecraft such as properties,

lighting, costuming, makeup, or set construction/decoration in

relation to the mounting of a theatre production.

THTR-1450 Stagecraft II

–Fa, Sp

1 hour

Designed to give the student a production staff supervisory

experience. Students are assigned an area of stagecraft in

relation to the mounting of a theatrical production. Skills learned in

Stagecraft I are further developed, and leadership responsibilities

required.

Prerequisite: THTR-1440 Stagecraft I.

THTR-1460 Theatre Participation

–Fa, Sp

1 hour

Students who participate in a theatre-directed play may receive

one hour of credit. Participation must occur over a minimum of

four weeks of the rehearsal process. Credit may be applied only

to the semester in which the participation occurs or the semester

immediately following. Repeatable up to four hours. Credit/no

credit.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

THTR-1490 Introduction to Stage Lighting

–Fa

3 hours

This course is designed to provide the student an overview of

the numerous aspects of lighting design for the theatre, including

basic knowledge of the instruments, technology, element of

design, lighting plots, and procedures for implementation.

Students will be provided the opportunity to explore their technical

and creative skills with hands-on experience in the DeVries

Theatre. (Fee: $60) (odd years)

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

IDES-3320 – THTR-1490