Fall Term 2026 (1970)
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.
LAB/LECTURE A03 (54250)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 08:00 - 10:50
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.
LAB/LECTURE A01 (52056)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MW 14:00 - 16:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
DES 139 - Design Fundamentals II
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-6L-0)
Further study of the conceptual and practical concerns of the design disciplines. Two- and three-dimensional design-related studies. Note: Restricted to BFA and BDes students. Prerequisite: DES 138.
LAB/LECTURE B01 (78079)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MW 08:00 - 10:50
LAB/LECTURE B02 (78080)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 14:00 - 16:50
DES 401 - Intermediate Industrial Design Principles and Practices II
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 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 400 or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 470.
LAB/LECTURE B01 (78124)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MW 14:00 - 16:50
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MW 14:00 - 16:50