DSN 415 - Design Research Project

5 Credits

This course examines essential strategies and methods for creating and validating a complex, research-based design project. Students apply design thinking methodology and principles, including human-centered design and activity-centered design.

Pre-requisite(s) ART 101 and VICOM 105 with min 2.0
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN
FeesAcademic Technology Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Evening

Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students
Active Date 20250520T14:10:40

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline
Module 1: Review of The Design process

Module 2: Create Plan for Research project

Module 3: Students will work through design process to create presentations.

Module 4: Presentation and reflection.

Student Learning Outcomes
Utilize the Design Process to produce a creative design solution that fills a need for the end user.

Analyze and synthesize research and integrate findings in ideations.

Employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving.

Produce a professional quality presentation that articulates a comprehensive design concept proposal.