DESIGN 6200: Foundation for Graduate Design Studies
Expectations, orientation, and available resources in the department and university. Historical and contextual groundwork of the discipline of design through the study of a broad range of contemporary and emerging research approaches.
Credit Hours
3
Prerequisite: Design grad students only, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 785. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credit hours
Overview
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Objectives
By the end of this semester, students should successfully be able to:
- Understand what design research is and the general research process in design
- Understand and compare different ways to conduct research in the arts, humanities and social sciences
- Understand research paradigms
- Understand how to organize literature reviews and research agendas
- Visually communicate research ideas and results to an audience
Required Textbooks and other printed materials
- All required and weekly course materials references are provided in Carmen for download or online reading
- All “Student’s book of choice” are available at OSU library and links to library reference are provided in the “6200 Book List” on Carmen
Digital readings
- All required readings will be posted to Carmen
Course Organization
This is an 3 credit hour course that meets in-person
Sample Coursework
Students can expect:
- Reading assignments
- Group discussions
- Participation and attendance required
Semester(s) Offered:
Autumn