Courses
and Programs 1995-1997 Courses
and Programs 1995-1997Dsn S 110. Orientation. (1-0) Cr. R. F.S. Overview of curricula offered by the College of Design. Career opportunities in the disciplines of the college and orientation to the college's departments. Required for open curricula students in the College of Design.
Dsn S 121. History of Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Study of issues and artifacts, their relation to the traditional and changing role of the creators, and to western culture.
Dsn S 129. Design and Society. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Creativity and the problem solving process. Design issues and the roles artists and designers play in society. Materials fee.
Dsn S 201. Introduction to Computer Applications. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Survey of applications of the computer in the disciplines of the College of Design. Current and potential applications and their impact. Projects involving design-thinking with impact from computer technology and hands-on experience through basic applications.
Dsn S 426. Criticism of Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Arch 221 or Art 280 or C R P 383 or L A 271. Developing and exercising a process of critical evaluation of designed objects varying in size and complexity. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Dsn S 446. Interdisciplinary Design Studio. (0-12 to 0-18) Cr. 4 to 6. F.S. Prereq: Junior classification in a curriculum in the College of Design and permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary design problems of increased complexity. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Dsn S 480. Topical Studies in Design. Cr. 2 to 4. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Thematic or topical studies courses taught by faculty from more than one discipline.
H. Honors
Dsn S 490. Independent Study. Cr. 2 to 4 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor; advance reservation. Investigation of an approved topic commensurate with the student's interest and ability.
H. Honors
Dsn S 501. Design Studies Seminar. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Admission to a graduate program in the College of Design. Interdisciplinary inquiries into current issues, attitudes, and explorations in design and art disciplines.
Dsn S 526. Criticism of Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Admission to a graduate program in the College of Design. Development of critical evaluations of designed objects and sites of increasing complexity.
Dsn S 546. Interdisciplinary Design Studio. (0-15) Cr. 5 to 6 each time taken, maximum of 12. F.S.SS. Prereq: Admission to a graduate program in the College of Design and permission of instructor. Advanced interdisciplinary design problems. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Dsn S 580. Advanced Topics in Design Studies. Cr. 2 to 5 each time taken, maximum of 10. Prereq: Permission of instructors. Thematic or topical studies taught by graduate faculty from more than one department.
Dsn S 590. Special Topics. Cr. 2 to 5 each time taken, maximum of 10. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor and major professor. Investigation of an approved topic commensurate with the student's interests and ability.
Dsn S 599. Creative Component. Cr. var. F.S.SS.
Dsn S 699. Interdisciplinary Research in the College of Design. Cr. var. F.S.SS.