Catalog 2020-2021 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

APDZ 441 Design Research Project

5 credits


This course examines essential strategies and methods for creating and validating a complex, research-based design project. Students apply design thinking methodology and principles, including human-centered design and activity-centered design.

Prerequisites: APDZ 312  

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

  • Describe the role of applied research in design concept development
  • Describe constructability and feasibility as applied to a project proposal
  • Create complex project proposals including projecting possible concept form, constructability, use case scenarios, and long term outcomes
  • Present project proposals, plans, and progress projections
  • Produce a professional quality strategy document for a specific design concept
  • Produce a professional quality presentation that articulates a comprehensive design concept proposal

 
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • possess a broad theoretical knowledge of a range of design disciplines
  • employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of teamwork.

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20