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Design Courses
Undergraduate
Teaches the fundamentals of Design Thinking (DT), a problem solving and learning process that can be applied to solve problems using interdisciplinary domains by bridging knowledge from the humanities, social sciences, learning sciences, natural sciences and engineering. Limited to three attempts.
Through a set of case studies, teaches the history of modern design, with an emphasis on the twentieth century and the cultural contexts for design choices. Also provides experience in iterative design process. Limited to three attempts.
In this capstone course, students will examine the design thinking process as a means to better understand and solve problems. Students will develop Design Thinking skills in light of their work as ethnographers, strategists, and storytellers through a hybrid of seminar discussions and collaborative projects. Over the course of the semester, students will directly apply what they have learned to challenges about which they are passionate. Limited to three attempts.