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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

APDZ 310 Introduction to Applied Design

5 credits
A survey course of concepts and issues in applied design. Design terminology will be reviewed and contemporary design-related concepts such as human factors, interaction design, usability, and heuristics will be examined.

Prerequisites: Admission to BAS in Design program or instructor permission

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Accurately use design terminology
  • Explain the design process
  • Identify principles and issues which cross design disciplines
  • Evaluate their design/technical/academic skills and identify areas for improvement
  • Use  resources effectively (library, learning management system, e-portfolio tools)
  • Describe their personal design aesthetic
  • Communicate  in-depth, credible knowledge of a subject or issue specific to their discipline 

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • possess a broad theoretical knowledge of a range of design disciplines
  • speak, write and present effectively, leveraging technology to enhance communications
  • employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of critical thinking.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50