HECOL 900 - Directed Research Project

6 units (fi 12)(VAR, 0-0-6)

Comprises the capping exercise for the course-based Masters programs. Requirements include conducting an applied research project, and both a written project report and an oral presentation to the Department, and where appropriate, to relevant practising professionals.

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 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.