Category: Undergraduate

This course focuses on enhancing two-dimensional,design abilities for Industrial Designers,,emphasizing effective communication and,storytelling. Through various projects, students,explore the principles of 2D design to develop,skills in organizing page layouts and,presentations for clear and concise communication.,Content includes understanding visual hierarchy,,aesthetics, and spatial relationships. Projects,vary from digital slide presentations,,presentation board layout and even advertising,posters and banners.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 119

This required course is the first in the sequence,of courses where students learn to communicate,their ideas and concepts in a clear and effective,manner. Students will gain further confidence in,their sketching and concept ideation skills by,advancing their traditional paper and pencil,methods as well as an introduction to various,digital tools and techniques. This course dives,deeper into advanced sketching and drawing,including composition and storytelling with an,introduction to basic rendering techniques. These,skills are necessary for success in the future.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 101

This required course is the final in the sequence,of courses where students learn advanced methods,to communicate their ideas and concepts. Here,students will gain advanced sketching, concept,ideation and rendering skills utilizing various,digital tools and techniques to create,professional outcomes and an effective design,workflow. 3D digital models along with rendering,software will be utilized to effectively,communicate ideas through animations and video,editing.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 119, DPR 213, DPR 161

In this course, students will be introduced to,research tools used in the Discovery Phase of the,design processes. These foundational research,tools will equip students with the ability to,identify user insights that will inform iterative,ideation and creative prototype solutions that are,respectful of users’ needs and goals. Students,will also explore how user experiences are,designed and improved; considering the,interactions that users have in different contexts,and with different products in order to make them,more useful, enjoyable and accessible.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

In this course students will cover the full,product development process from creative,problem-solving based on consumer needs all the,way through to finished models. The course,emphasizes human factors and an exploration into,inspiration, form and brand language to develop a,broad range of concepts that explore aesthetic,sensitivity with an attention to detail. Students,will understand color, form, material and texture,and how it relates to the brand vocabulary. If,applicable, course topics will consider themes of,inclusivity and equitable design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPR 126

In this course students will cover the full,product development process from creative,problem-solving based on consumer needs all the,way through to finished physical models, advanced,renderings and animations. The course emphasizes,exploration from user experience research and,inspiration, human factors and ergonomics, along,with form and brand language to develop a mature,and successful design solution with aesthetic,sensitivity and attention to detail. Course topics,may consider sustainable, equitable and inclusive,design strategies

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: