Author: Tanecia Nunlee

In this course, students will explore the process,of designing a research-driven,,culturally-appropriate, and professionally,presented footwear collection. Students will gain,insight into conducting trend- and self-led,research to translate into marketable concepts for,entrepreneurial or industry landscapes,,understanding how color, material and finish can,play an influential role within the design process,of the product. The knowledge acquired in the,course will be applied by students to construct a,comprehensive design package that includes key,elements such as mood and lifestyle boards, color,schemes, material selection, illustrations, and,technical drawings.

Credits: 3

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Independent Study is available to graduate,students 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.

Credits: 3

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In this course, students explore the consequences,of their decision-making as Color and Material,designers, and question subsequent social,,economic, and environmental impacts. They deploy,their creative abilities using color and material,design to create positive design strategies that,are forward-thinking and consider sustainability,,circular economics, and social justice at a local,and global level.,The course questions the provenance of materials,,processes, and commodity chains. Students explore,possibilities for using materials and processes,where there is no harm to nature or human,well-being; and whether locally sourced materials,and processes can be specified to advance social,enterprise and closed-loop systems.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: CMD 601, CMD 602

In this course, students are introduced to the,discipline of color, materials and finish (CMF),design to create meaningful narratives that,connect ideas, artifacts and experiences to,individuals and communities. Working in,experiential – and sometimes interdisciplinary -,projects, students collaborate alongside their,peers with design teams and external partners,within the industry. The role of a Color and,Material Designer is to participate in a range of,complex activities, including graphic-led visual,storytelling, materials research and innovation,,collaborating with color and materials development,teams for the purposes of manufacture, digitally,applying CMF strategies to virtual models, and the,delivery of the final design intent through visual,and verbal presentations. This course will serve,as the foundation for students intending on,pursuing CMF Design, Color Design, Material,Design, and adjacent positions within the industry,and entrepreneurism.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

In this course, students learn how to use the,categories of color, materials and finish (CMF),design to create a meaningful narrative that,connects ideas, artifacts and experiences to,people. ,Working in experiential and sometimes,interdisciplinary projects students collaborate,alongside their peers with industry and other,external partners in industry. Color and Material,designers participate in a range of complex,activities. Roles in the design industry span,from materials research and innovation to liaising,with color and materials development teams for the,purposes of manufacture and delivery of the design,intent. ,The course will serve as a foundation for students,pursuing CMF Design position’s in industry.

Credits: 3

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