Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Design Seminar for Visual Communication Design

DESIGN 5803: Design Seminar for Visual Communication Design

Investigation of issues and inquiry into topics of relevance to design; group discussions and analysis of events, processes, manifestations and procedures in Visual Communication Design.
Credit Hours
3

Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Science in Design - Visual Communication Design program; or permission of instructor.

Keywords: Sustainability, ethics, responsibility, society

Overview

This course exposes students to important theories concerning designers’ roles in and responsibilities to society. The included readings and films provide a context for the consideration of design beyond traditional models of practice. Students are also provided with an opportunity to apply the course contents to a personal research project related to the design disciplines.


Objectives

By the end of the course, students will:
  • Gain exposure to important readings and theories concerning designers’ roles in and responsibilities to society
  • Provide a context for the consideration of design beyond traditional models of practice
  • Have an opportunity to apply theories to a project in their design or design-related disciplines
     

Course Materials

N/A
 

Course Organization

This is a 3 credit hour course that meets for an 1:20 twice a week
 

Sample Coursework

Students can expect:
  • Reading and writing assignments
  • Weekly discussions
5803 Dept web image 1
5803 Dept web image 2

Semester(s) Offered:

Autumn

Course Filters:

Undergraduate
- Visual Communication Design
Autumn