Category: Graduate

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CMD-602 STUDIO II: CMD BRAND NARRATIVES

In this course, students explore the role of color,and materials in defining a brand narrative,through Color Materials and Finish (CMF) design. ,Using research, students discuss how organizations,have strategically used design, color, and,materials to advance and elevate their brands. ,Making emotional connections is at the center of,many brand strategies for resonating with their,customers and audiences, and students are,introduced to the visceral and experiential,qualities of materials and color.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: CMD 601

DGR-601 GRADUATE COMMUNICATION

Strong English language skills are essential for,success at CCS and in a future career as an,international designer. In this course, students,will develop and improve English communication,skills. Using a wide range of tools and,assignments, students will talk and write about,design with focus on planning and organization,,visual aids, audience, appropriate vocabulary,,revising based on feedback, and presenting before,a group. The skills acquired in this course will,enable students to produce a presentation on,design research conducted throughout the semester.

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:

GRT-609 TRANSPORTATION DESIGN SEMINAR

This course provides a general introduction and,review of terms, principles, and practices,considered essential for the study and,professional practice of Transportation Design.,Emphasis is placed on verbal discussion, analysis,and critique of formal aesthetic composition,,vehicle design execution, as well as trends and,technologies in the mobility industry.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites:

IXD-636 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

As humankind shifts from the era of the Personal,Computer (PC) to that of machine learning (ML),,Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming,ubiquitous, radically changing the relationship,between humans and computing. This course explores,the symbiotic relationship between User Experience,(UX) design and artificial intelligence (AI),,enhancing students’ understanding the core AI,methodologies and their relevance in shaping user,experiences and their diverse applications in,contemporary UX design practices. Students learn,about fundamental AI methods and examine how they,intersect with and enhance the user-centered,design process. Through practical exercises and,projects, students learn various machine learning,approaches and their application to create,next-generation human-AI interfaces to unlock new,human capabilities. Furthermore, they will explore,practical examples of AI applications in multiple,UX design disciplines, such as UI design, gaming,,simulations, and robotics, and understand their,impact on user engagement and interaction.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: IXD 621

MAE-745 DESIGN THINKING

Embracing the integral role of design in,contemporary culture, students will examine the,architecture of design thinking as it applies,conceptually to curriculum design, classroom,management, and design as advocacy for art,education in the larger community. Students will,examine how design thinking has evolved overtime,and its functions historically, juxtaposed with,contemporary culture.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: MAE 702 MAE 730

CMD-604 TREND RESEARCH METHODS,PLANNING

In this course, students learn how to identify,,assess, and forecast both long-term and,short-term trends that can be researched through,a variety of information sources, consumer,demographics, developments in technology,,manufacturing and the sciences, as well as,cultural, social, environmental and economic,influences. Students explore how trends shape,values and behaviors that lie deep in all of us;,and how these values and behaviors influence the,ways we perceive and adopt new ideas. Uncovering,these insights in a rapidly changing world is an,increasingly important challenge for all,professional designers. The ability to understand,and identify trends and their impact on consumer,behavior is an important skill that will be,utilized within the structure of the Color and,Materials Design courses.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DGR-613 GRADUATE SEMINAR

The Graduate Seminar course brings together the,full cohort of CCS graduate design students to,discuss and debate key contextual issues in and,around design, and advance critical thinking,skills. Students explore how engagement with key,contextual themes informs and enriches the design,process and design leadership. Students attend,lectures and seminars and undertake visits to key,exhibitions, galleries and/or public talks.,Graduate Seminar serves to advance both critical,inquiry and critical writing skills of students,,and enable the cross-referencing of theory to,practice. Weekly classes are led by debates in,areas including climate change, economics, social,justice, globalization and emerging technology.,This course involves extensive reading, research,,group presentations, short written assignments and,one longer written assignment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

IXD-685 SPECIAL PROJECT

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

,FALL 2023,

,SOUND DESIGN FOR INTERACTION ,

,This class explores the benefits of working with,sound to enhance interactions and/or various,interfaces. We will explore ways of creating new,sounds, study techniques for sound design as it,applies to UI and Interaction Design and generate,a final project that will exemplify the techniques,we study and learn in class.,Open to Undergraduate students with permission. ,
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,WINTER 2024,

,DIGITAL STORYTELLING ,

,The course will cover the principles and practices,of how to construct a digital story, including,writing and editing for digital media, gathering,and editing images, audio and video for online,use. Students will experiment with storytelling in,a variety of forms including multimedia,,transmedia, locative media,,hypertext and video games.

Credits: 3

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