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-125 INTRO TO PRODUCT DESIGN

If you consider what,something looks like,before buying it, you,know what product,design is all about.,Cell phones, iPods,,Gameboys, sneakers,,backpacks, and even,skateboards all have,to be designed by,someone – why not,you? Create models of,your designs and exhibit,alongside your final,concept drawings.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

PCS-140 ELEMENTS OF DRAWING

This course is the first course at the,undergraduate level and does not assume that the,student has any strongly developed drawing skills.,It is further assumed that the experienced student,profits by exposure to a systematic exploration of,drawing methods. Its primary purpose is to,introduce the student to basic concepts in drawing,and then, begin to develop more creative and,expressive responses. Drawing I moves the student,into a more volumetric understanding of drawing as,well as considerable emphasis on observational,,formal composition and design.

Credits: 3

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