Greig Rasmussen
Contact
ATS Full Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - Art & Design Dept
- greigr@ualberta.ca
Courses
DES 135 - Design Fundamentals
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 138 - Design Fundamentals I
Studio-based introduction to the conceptual and practical concerns of the design disciplines. Two- and three-dimensional design related studies. Note: Restricted to BFA and BDes students.
DES 500 - The Practice of Industrial Design I
Subject areas include design and culture; human factors; social, environmental and economic implications of design; appropriate technologies; production considerations 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 401 or consent of the Department. BDes Students must enroll in DES 501 in second term. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 570.
DES 502 - Product Design Applications and Technologies
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 402. Pre- or corequisite: DES 500 or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 575.