Design (DES) -For a syllabus or more detailed course information, please contact the department at 610-758-3298.

 

Course Listings

  Course#       Course Title (Credit Hours)               CRN      Day/Time                Location   Session  Instructor

3-010 Two Dimensional Design (4) 20365 M/T/W 12-4:00pm CU 208 First Travers
4-010 Three Dimensional Design (4) 20366 M/T/W 9:00am-1:00pm CU 107 Second Sincavage
70-010 Web Design I (4) 20665 T/W/Th 9:00am-12:00pm WB 242 First Miller
129-010/THTR 129-010/WS 129-010 History of Fashion & Style (4) 20133 M-Th 9-10:30am ZA 211 First Hoelscher
170-010 Web Design II (4) 20864 M/T/W 1:30-4:30pm WB 242 First Miller
266-010 History of Contemporary Design (4) 20865 M/W 1-4:00pm CU 210 Second Jung
375-010 Design Internship (1-4) 20367 Hours arranged   Full Gans
375-011 Design Internship (1-4) 20779 Hours arranged   Full Gans

 

Course Descriptions

3. Two Dimensional Design: This class will present the foundations necessary to understand, discuss and create in the two-dimensional visual world.  Using a variety of materials and techniques and digital media, students will explore the concepts of line, form, shape, value, texture space and color.  Required for all art and design majors.  ND

 

4. Three Dimensional Design: An introduction to the basic elements and principles of design.  Course involves use of various materials to solve 3D design problems in studio and computer lab.  Problem solving in variety of materials for 3D design including assemblages, models, constructions, and conceptual forms.  Required for art, architecture, and design  majors in the department.  ND

 

70. Web Design I: Introduction to the design and fabrication of web pages. Students will learn how to create pages using HTML and web fabrication software, with an emphasis on aesthetic and structure.  ND

 

129.  History of Fashion & Style:  Dress and culture in the Western Hemisphere from prehistory
to today. The evolution of silhouette, garment forms and technology. The relationship of fashion to politics, art and behavior. Cultural and environmental influences on human adornment. HU

 

170. Web Design II: Creation of dynamic content in web design. Various 2D animation software applications and simple scripting will be explored. Prerequisite: DES 70. ND

 

266. History of Contemporary Design: History of modern design from mid19th century to the present. Studies and discussion of contemporary issues and technology in Design Arts. Topics will include green design, digital technology, current legal and ethical principles, and other issues. HU

 

375.  Design Internship:  Practical experience following apprenticeship model. Requires approval of instructor and host prior to beginning of the term, with a memorandum of understanding outlining student work responsibilities and educational objectives for the experience. ND