DES 135 - Design Fundamentals

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

Studio-based introduction to the conceptual and practical concerns of the design disciplines. Two- and three-dimensional design-related studies. Note: ART 134 and DES 135 are required prerequisites for senior level ART or DES courses. Not open to students with credit in ART 131 or ART 132.

DES 400 - Intermediate Industrial Design Principles and Practices I

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 0-6L-0)

Subject areas include research methods and the design processes; communication skills and collaborative dynamics, human factors, the psychology of design, material properties and applications for fabrication and production, market considerations. Projects are 2-D, 3-D and computer-based. Prerequisites: DES 300, 301, 302 and 303 or consent of the Department. BDes Students must enroll in DES 401 in second term. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 470.