GRD-608 CO-CREATION AND PARTICIPATORY DESIGN

Trends in the 21st Century have paved the way for,a participatory approach to design. New tools,such as open-source technology, the transparency,of internet media, and the ethos of,crowd-sourcing are now insisting on the,democratized creation of goods, services, and,experiences. The goal of this class is for,students to understand human-centered and,participatory methods of design-conducting,observational research, interviews and workshops,,undertaking internal and external research,activities, generating conceptual frameworks, and,formulating insights related to the synthesis of,the research data-while communicating findings,and concepts to project sponsors in a clear and,compelling manner.

Credits: 3

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MOD-602 MOTION DESIGN STUDIO II

This is the second in a series of studio courses,on the MF and MFA Motion Design programs. These,studio courses enable students explore modes of,moving image narrative. Building on technical,courses in the program curriculum, students will,use the analysis and critique of contemporary,narratives to develop their own motion design,methodology.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

PCS-124 DRAWING STUDIO

Learn to successfully move from reality to,concept,using processes of analysis, experimentation,and conceptualization. Draw from observation,and learn techniques to accurately depict,perspective and proportion, and to render,form, light and shade. Move into concept-based,painting by working your drawings into,preliminary,studies for paintings by changing shape,relationships, creating new value arrangements,,and experimenting with the principle of duality.

Credits: 3

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