HECOL 250 - Design Studies and Practices

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

Explores the production of designed things as material culture from a human ecological perspective. Theories and practices of object production focus on design processes including visualization, communication, inspiration/influence, and interface in the context of two-and three-dimensional design. Students learn theories during lectures and apply these in hands-on design projects in the studio.

HECOL 672 - Topics in Material Culture

1 unit (fi VAR)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

Topics of current interest in Material Culture studies. May be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

HECOL 469 - Material Culture in Practice

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

Explores how human ecological and material culture approaches contribute to the analysis of a range of contemporary issues in design practice. Prerequisite: 60 units.

HECOL 569 - Material Culture in Practice

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

Explores how human ecological and material culture approaches contribute to the analysis of a range of contemporary issues in design practice. Not to be taken if credit received for HECOL 469.

HECOL 661 - Perspectives on Material Culture and Design Studies

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

A critical analysis of specific issues, theories, and perspectives that influence material culture and design studies, as fields of research and practice. This course looks into designed things, from clothing to urban environments, and is focused on supporting students as they explore issues and develop theories connected to their research.