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

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