the department of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design
  First Year Courses
Second Year Courses
Third Year Courses
Non-Major Courses
Advanced Courses

671 Photo Graphics U G 3
  An experimental workshop in techniques of manipulating existing images to create new visual ideas, emphasizing individual exploration; discussions and critiques.
  Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 461.02 and 514; concur: 462.02. 
673 Interaction and Visual Interface Design U G 4
  Application of visual communication design principles to interactive computer-based presentations of information as practiced in the profession.
  Au, Wi Qtrs. 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 461.02 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  
685 Field Work in Design U G 3-10
  Field application of design in a capacity requiring a close working relationship within a professional environment.
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
693 Individual Studies U G 2-5
  Advanced study for students in specialized programs.
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
694 Group Studies U G 2-5
  Group studies for students in specialized programs.
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15
  An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
  Arr cl. Prereq: Written permission of chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs.  This course is Progress ("P") graded.  Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition as well as all travel and subsistence costs. 
698 Study Tour
  Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details.
  Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. 
  698.01 Domestic U G 1-15
    Repeatable.  
  698.02 Foreign U G 1-15
    Repeatable.  
750 3-D Computer Modeling Applications for Artists and Designers U G 5
  Advanced techniques and methods using 3-D geometric modeling application programs and techniques to design and synthesize 3-D forms.
  Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl; 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. 
751 Advanced 3-D Computer Modeling Applications for Artists and Designers U G 5
  Illumination and shading application programs and techniques used by artists and designers to represent surface attributes, including color, texture, and reflectance for 3-D model visualizations.
  Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 750 and written permission of instructor. 
752 3-D Computer Generated Visualization and Simulation Application for Artists and Designers U G 5
  Advanced topics in computer-generated motion application and script development used by artists and designers to create animating studies and emulations.
  Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 751 and written permission of instructor. 
760 Graduate Design Studio G 5
  Interdisciplinary projects for solving complex design problems; planning, analysis, and implementation of design research, problem definition development, team formulation, and advanced production and presentation methodologies.
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 9 cl. Prereq: 662 or equiv or undergrad ind dsgn degree, and grad standing; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
780 Design Issues Seminar U G 4
  Analysis of issues and inquiry into topics of relevance to design; group discussions and investigations of events, processes, manifestations and procedures related to design.
  Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
785 Orientation to Graduate Studies in Design U G 4
  Overview of current and future trends in design; introduction to design research and communication methods; faculty interest and research; available resources; requirements of graduate-level study.
  Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. 
786 Design Research and Inquiry U G 4
  Design as a mode of inquiry, including examination of communication process and models, and emphasizing general problem-solving as a goal-directed, value-laden activity.
  Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 785. 
787 Design Planning, Development, and Evaluation U G 4
  Preparation for graduate thesis and project courses with emphasis on concept formulation and evaluation based on communication models and other techniques of design.
  Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 786. 
797 Interdepartmental Seminar U G 1-5
  Interdisciplinary knowledge and problems examined and discussed in the context of shared concerns.
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
894 Group Studies G 1-5
  Group studies for students in specialized programs.
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
950 Research Problems in Design G 3-5
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs.  
993 Individual Studies G 1-5
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
998 Research in Design: Thesis G 1-18
  Research for thesis purposes only.
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U. 
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