The Ohio State University Department of Design

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Course descriptions and schedules offered below are a helpful guide to find courses offered by the department. This listing is not meant to replace the official course catalog maintained by the University Registrar.
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DESIGN 2700

Introduction to Design Practice
Introduction to theory, rationale, practice, and societal impact of design; design process, critical issues, relationship to the environment.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn, Spring
DESIGN 2750

Design History
A history of design as affected by technology, science, and cultural world view.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn, Spring
DESIGN 3105

Exploring Design Thinking
An overview of concepts, processes and modes of identifying problems and proposing effective solutions from a design-oriented perspective.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
DESIGN 3305

Visualization as Thinking
An overview of concepts, processes and modes of communicating with visual media to effectively generate design proposals.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
DESIGN 3505

Presentation as Thinking
An overview of concepts, processes and modes of presenting information to create effective printed and digital communications. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer