PHIL 321 Design Philosophy and Ethics

5 credits

An overview of the varied approaches to the study of philosophy from classical to contemporary is applied to the evolving design field. A study of common design terminology and semantics, applied with proper reasoning, is integrated into student projects. Ethical decision-making within the design profession is emphasized.

Prerequisites: Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Describe contemporary design theories and their philosophical and ethical implications
Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze work done by other designers
Examine ethical norms from various cultural perspectives
Develop the skills required for visual and verbal communication of design concepts
Define the designer’s ethical obligations as the message mediator between client and audience
Evaluate ethical issues surrounding the design of objects, services, identities, and experiences.
Draft a personal ethics statement tied to his/her design discipline
Develop the skills that will foster perception, comprehension, and design of meaningful objects and spaces

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50