DES3170 Future Of Design
Advanced · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts
- Description
- Students explore new possibilities in design, including the role of the designer and the challenges that are faced by designers.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to the Internet, drawing/modelling tools, equipment and materials.
- Supporting courses
- DES2060: Evolution of Design
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify future challenges designers will face
1.1 describe the role of designers in the future and some of the challenges they will face
1.2 indicate how this role and these challenges differ from those currently faced by designers
2 create a design solution; e.g., model, drawings, rendering or animation
2.1 write a design brief detailing a possible future problem to be solved; e.g., environmental, societal
2.2 identify and structure a possible design solution by:
2.2.1 researching the future of design and applying what is learned to the design solution
2.2.2 using new and emerging technology or techniques in the solution
2.3 provide analysis and/or research supporting the design solution
2.4 produce the solution
3 include the design solution in a portfolio
3.1 participate in a final critique
3.2 use appropriate terminology within the context
3.3 include examples of the solution in a portfolio
4 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
5 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
5.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
5.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
6 demonstrate basic competencies
6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
6.1.1 communicate
6.1.2 manage information
6.1.3 use numbers
6.1.4 think and solve problems
6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
6.2.2 be responsible
6.2.3 be adaptable
6.2.4 learn continuously
6.2.5 work safely
6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
6.3.1 work with others
6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
7.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
7.2 identify steps to achieve goals
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