DESIGN 5203: Design Research III for Visual Communication Design
Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Science in Design - Visual Communication Design program; or permission of instructor.
How to develop a comprehensive undergraduate capstone project proposal?
How to demonstrate skills developed through the major such as problem discovery, design research, and the authoring of project briefs?
How to identify design problem and opportunity, formulate strategic design plan, and define project scope?
How to develop a qualitative and quantitative research plan?
How to analyze research findings and develop insights for design ideation?
Overview
Objectives
- Identify design opportunities that will lead to the development of a rich and comprehensive thesis outcome
- Complete activities such as problem identification, concept formulation, and scope definition
Required Textbooks
- Kumar, V. (2013). 101 Design Methods: A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your Organization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1118083468
Course Materials
Tools/Software: Adobe Creative Suite
Course Organization
Sample Coursework
- Lectures and group discussion based
- Assignments, field research, and studio work