DES 300 - Foundations of Industrial Design I

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

Introduction to the principles, methods and techniques of industrial design. Studies of three-dimensional design address concept, form and function in a social/environmental context and involve projects combining theory and practice in two and three dimensions. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138. Corequisite: DES 302 or consent of the Department. BDes Students must enroll in DES 301 in second term. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 370.

DES 403 - Furniture Design Principles and Practices I

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

A studio-based course which implements design principles and practices with a focus on their application to furniture design for batch production and mass production. Experimentation and concept development with computer technology. 2-D media and 3-D models and prototypes. Prerequisite or corequisite: DES 400 or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 477.

DES 403 - Furniture Design Principles and Practices I

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

A studio-based course which implements design principles and practices with a focus on their application to furniture design for batch production and mass production. Experimentation and concept development with computer technology. 2-D media and 3-D models and prototypes. Prerequisite or corequisite: DES 400 or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 477.

DES 483 - Seminar on Design Issues

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

Contemporary design concerns in the fields of theory, criticism, history, professional practice and social issues. Restricted to third-year Bachelor of Design students. Prerequisites: HADVC 209 or consent of the Department.

DES 503 - Furniture Design Applications and Production Technologies

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

A studio-based course in which projects address the requirements of special user groups and specific markets with special consideration of the production capabilities of western Canada. Computer-aided design and manufacturing will be the focus of at least one project. Prerequisite: DES 403. Pre- or corequisite: DES 501 or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 576.

DES 683 - Seminar on Contemporary Design Issues

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

Issues in the fields of theory, criticism, history, professional practice and social concerns. Restricted to Master of Design students. Prerequisite: Consent of Department.