Category: General Graduate Courses

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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(This is a faculty led study abroad course * syllabi will differ per destination), On a Global Learning Experience course, students are brought outside the typical classroom, for a 24/7 learning experience in varying locations outside the USA. The course will provide students with tools for analyzing your learning process and identifying cultural patterns, differences, similarities and values encountered during the journey. Students develop a sense of cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards becoming a global citizen. Students develop a heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as they plan, and execute this excursion. In addition students discover the role of becoming an ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues about studying abroad (safety, money, packing, etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions with the International Student Services Office.

SUMMER 2024
COSTA RICA
There’s nothing quite like the rain forests of the ”Rich Coast.” At its heart, the Central American country boasts an epic landscape that is home to nearly 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity. Discover how fragile these endangered ecosystems are as you travel through different rainforest preserves and unearth dazzling displays of color and sound. Explore also the unique art and culture of some of Costa Rica’s most vibrant cities and towns.

Credits: 3

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Graduate students in good academic standing have the opportunity to spend a semester (fall or winter) or a full year of study at an accredited institution abroad. Information is available from International Student Services.

Credits: 3

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The Written Thesis is a self-directed, academically rigorous and fully referenced 8 000-10 000 word document providing a critical appraisal of primary and secondary research sources, and theoretical discussion and debate on the over-arching context of the Final Project. It runs concurrently with the Final Project 1 course in semester 1.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGR 613 DGR 620

Students learn to use Design Thinking as a cross-disciplinary method for problem solving. Design Thinking is characterized by a non-linear, creative, playful, and collaborative approach for generating and testing ideas through rapid ideation and prototyping. Students learn to challenge assumptions, take risks, and adopt unconventional perspectives in the process of problem solving. The class teaches students to take a human-centered approach, led by user empathy to (re)define problems, generate ideas, prototype, model, and test concepts and ideas for new products, services, processes, and strategies. Students do not need any formal design training to take this course, but will be required to visualize, map, enact, and document thinking and ideas in collaborative spaces.

Credits: 3

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“On average, it takes a (design) graduate two years to get their first job, but 76% of Student Award winners walk into a job or placement within 3 months.”, The minor project is an opportunity for students to diversify their portfolios and broaden career opportunities with a project(s) taken from national and international student design competitions. By working on briefs set outside of the college, students can widen their scope for employment and evidence successful team-working on their resume and in portfolios. It enables students to assess their professional skills, redefine ideas and strategies for art, media and design and provide quickly visualized outcomes in response to creative briefs. Students are encouraged to take risks, but also work to their strengths. However, while there is a range of project briefs to choose from, students are cautioned not to venture into creative disciplines that are beyond their skillset. Students are required to work in teams of two or three, and interdisciplinary groups drawn from across programs and year groups* are strongly encouraged. *NOTE: The course is also offered as an elective.

Credits: 3

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In this course, students will acquire a working knowledge of the main 3D printing methods using a range of basic equipment and PLA Filament. Turning ideas into objects and swatches, students will become familiar with the software and related tools that are used for prototyping with 3D printers. Students will explore producing their own 3D filament, with a focus on creating sustainable and environmentally friendly material options.

Credits: 3

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