APDZ 311 Design Theory I

5 credits

This course provides a survey of the field of design from historical, cultural, and multi-disciplinary perspectives. The shifting definition of design and its influence on and by society provides a unifying theme.

Prerequisites: APDZ 310

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

Define the shared fundamentals of design between visual/graphic art, architecture, furniture, fashion, engineering, product, craft, cultural expression and landscape design
Translate the elements and principles of design from initial definitions found in 2D visual design through the various design disciplines
Demonstrate understanding of Gestalt, usability, and interaction design
Compare and contrast the application of design through several global cultures and time periods, including Early 20th Century, Cold War Era and Contemporary Design
Identify historical changes in temporal design through interactive media
Explore diverse cultural contributions to design
Evaluate methods of seeing/interacting and the quality of the viewer/participant experience
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

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Communication, the ability to engage effectively in verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or symbolic expression.

This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Information Literacy, the ability to recognize when information is needed, to choose the appropriate tools to locate the required information, and to effectively gather and evaluate the information.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50