DESPX 338R
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Field Study
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Introduction to the professional design community and the options available to industrial designers, with the aim of preparing students to be full participants in and contributors to design culture. Insight into potential internships, a variety of careers, and different environments where employment can be pursued. Participation in workshops, visits to historical and contemporary design sites, and, potentially, pursuit of research activities.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
2
Fixed
2
Title
Industry Exposure
Learning Outcome
Students will investigate career paths in a variety of contexts including corporate, consultancies, and independent work.
Title
Assess professional work
Learning Outcome
Students will evaluate the work of professionals and assess how their work could influence their own design work.
Title
Practice design skills
Learning Outcome
Students will practice design skills in workshops.
Title
Investigate contemporary and historical artifacts and sites.
Learning Outcome
Students will investigate and appraise contemporary and historical design artifacts and sites.
Title
Design research
Learning Outcome
Students will potentially design and implement a research project
