Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999Dsn S 101. Graphic Communication for Designers. (2-4) Cr. 3. F.S. Proficiency in the development of technical and design drawing with drafting instruments. Emphasis on drawing layout, line quality, and lettering. Site and structure measurement, dimensioning, single and multiview drawings, sections, and pictorial drawing systems including perspective. Presentation drawings, shades, shadows, and reflections. Materials fee.
Dsn S 121. History of Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Study of issues and artifacts, their relation to the traditional and changing role of the creators, and to western culture.
Dsn S 129. Introduction to Creativity. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. 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. Prereq: Not open to seniors. 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, Art H 281, 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. Nonmajor graduate credit.
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. Advanced interdisciplinary design projects. Field trip fee, materials fee.
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. 4 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 projects. Field trip fee, materials fee.