Author: Tanecia Nunlee

The success of any project – a new product design,,or the redesign of existing products – for an,external client, or for an internal project, is to,adopt a user-first approach that positions the,people that use what we design front and center. ,This process relies on understanding people in,order to define their needs, attitudes, and,motivations.,This class will expose students to how designers,should learn about, from, and with their users or,customers, and will equip them with the research,tools needed to design great user experiences.,The goal is to build empathy as the first step in,a robust innovation process.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: GRD-625

The Special Project course is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Students are assigned formally structured design,projects, each requiring a substantive research,phase, a prototype or concept testing phase,followed by concept refinement and concept,presentation phases. Where appropriate, the,research phase will require students to,collaborate in teams, and in some instances the,entire projects are team-based. Typically, a,project definition or project brief will grow out,of the research findings and will serve as the,plan of work for the completion of the course.,Students are expected to develop their design,proposals by creating mock-ups and/or conceptual,prototypes that would be subject to a process of,testing and iterative refinement. Students are,also expected to create high quality visual,material (concept sketches, computer 2D/3D,renderings and layouts), and/or a 3D model,,either digitally created or hand built, as,appropriate for specific assignments. At the,conclusion of these assignments, students are,required to make a clear and comprehensive verbal,presentation to their faculty and peers. A,written document articulating their research,approach, their findings and the rationale and,context of their design, in support of the,original project brief, is also a requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Students are assigned formally structured design,projects, each requiring a substantive research,phase, a prototype or concept testing phase,followed by concept refinement and concept,presentation phases. Where appropriate, the,research phase will require students to,collaborate in teams, and in some instances the,entire projects are team-based. Typically, a,project definition or project brief will grow out,of the research findings and will serve as the,plan of work for the completion of the course.,Students are expected to develop their design,proposals by creating mock-ups and/or conceptual,prototypes that would be subject to a process of,testing and iterative refinement. Students are,also expected to create high quality visual,material (concept sketches, computer 2D/3D,renderings and layouts), and/or a 3D model,,either digitally created or hand built, as,appropriate for specific assignments. At the,conclusion of these assignments, students are,required to make a,clear and comprehensive verbal presentation to,their faculty and peers. A written document,articulating their research approach, their,findings and the rationale and context of their,design, in support of the original project brief,,is also a requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

This class will provide the language, tools and,techniques and the dynamic approach needed to,design innovative and competitive new models to,defy outmoded business models and design,tomorrow’s creative enterprises.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Entrepreneurs and designers alike need to have a,good understanding of the business landscape,within which contemporary design-driven groups and,corporations are inextricably embedded. The class,explores issues, theories, cultures, and methods,associated with designing an “ideal business”. ,The aim is to develop a business design strategy,and a plan, both imaginative and reliable, to,initiate new ventures, through means of design,methodology, sensitivity, and culture, for,business.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: GRD 720

Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. Students must have a minimum,cumulative GPA of 3.0. All internships must be,approved by the graduate program department,chairperson.,

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

The Special Project course is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take GRD-605

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

Credits: 3

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Credits: 3

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