Design Arts: Course List

History, practices and methods of contemporary design. Technology trends and the impact of design in the economic, environmental and social spheres.

Problem-solving techniques in graphic communication; development of visual, verbal and project management skills applied in graphic design. Development of design and technological skills using digital tools.

Project based problem-solving techniques in graphic communication: expansion of design and technological skills. Intermediate and advanced design techniques using digital design tools.

Advanced methods in design research, problem-solving, design theory and technology use applied in graphic design and visual communications. Perspectives on portfolio development and presentation.

Applying concepts and skills in graphic design, technology and management in advanced communications design projects such as web development and multimedia authoring.

• Course is repeatable to 9 credits.

A comprehensive experience in the design and production of a magazine format publication from the early stages of design through to the finished printed product. Combines conventional design skills developed in the graphic communications studios and use of desktop publishing technology.

• Course is repeatable to 9 credits.

Introduces use of creative problem solving techniques in defining, analyzing, and solving problems in the built environment at the scale of the individual. Emphasizes basic graphic and verbal presentation techniques and relationships between form, the natural environment, people, and function.

Analysis and design of group spaces, such as houses, classrooms, waiting rooms and other spaces intended for occupancy by groups of people.

Projects at the urban scale: design teams analyze physical, social, economic, historical, and administrative aspects of specific problems. Students formulate urban design programs and produce policies, plans, and designs.

Each student proposes, designs and executes a design/research project of an elected topic. Individual projects are acceptable in some instances; projects by design teams are encouraged.

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This class will teach advanced approaches to creativity that will stimulate, encourage and liberate the creative potential of students. Through client based project work, students will learn how to break patterns, reframe problems and apply new conceptual thinking into their work. This course focuses on the information gathering, study, and analysis to inspire and inform design decisions and processes that find new potentials within the context of a project.

Instruction and experience in a professional environment where students work in any aspect of the field appropriate to their academic preparation and career goals under professional and faculty supervision. No more than 3 credits may be used to meet requirements for a major or minor.

• Course is repeatable for credit.