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Apr 27, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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APDZ 312 Design Theory II5 credits
This course provides a survey of the field of industrial design from historical, cultural, and multi-disciplinary perspectives. Students will explore theories underlying industrial design, assess products for usability, and examine design processes, including ideation, need finding, process documentation, project definition, scheduling, and team member roles.
Prerequisites: APDZ 311
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Define design process and problem identification
- Translate a concept through different ideation techniques and effective expression
- Follow a design process document that defines the steps needed to develop a product specific to their field
- Create a project definition by breaking a product or system down into its components and tasks
- Develop a basic product development schedule that includes major milestones, timelines, and department responsibilities
- Correlate contemporary design trends with cultural diversity
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
- exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, ethical behavior, and an appreciation for diversity
Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50
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