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2013-2014 University Catalog 
    
2013-2014 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

IDES 231 Design Issues Seminar

College of Art, Media & Design School of Design

3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

This course is designed to assist the student to develop an understanding of the major issues for design in modern society. Discussions range from issues such as the ecological responsibility of designers to the contributions of individual designers and design organizations throughout the history of the discipline. Assignments include research and demonstration projects that explore ideas and illuminate ethical, practical, and moral issues with which designers should be concerned. Students prepare information and present their views on issues through written, oral, and visual means.

Prerequisites IMAG*101 & OBJT*101 or Completion of Foundation

Open to Industrial Design majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.