Design (DSGN)
DSGN 004, INTERNSHIP, 0 Credits
Provides basic personal and professional skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, this experience guides students in building and maintaining positive professional relationships, networking/mentoring relationships, and enhances students’ understanding of the connection between theory and practice in their respective disciplines.
DSGN 101, DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS, 4 Credits
Explores principles and theories of design through iterative development and making of project work. Topics include basic design terminology, design principles, and materiality.
DSGN 121, COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN, 3 Credits
Introduction to the Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator and Photoshop. Instruction in drawing, image editing, flat illustrations and textile design.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
DSGN 226, INTRODUCTION TO APPAREL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Introduces terminology, assembly process, quality factors, and costs in the development of sewn product specifications.
Prerequisite: DSGN 121 with C- or better
DSGN 244, COLOR INNOVATION, 4 Credits
The aesthetics, meaning, and perception of color provide the foundational knowledge in this course.
Equivalent to: DSGN 244H
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 244H, COLOR INNOVATION, 4 Credits
The aesthetics, meaning, and perception of color provide the foundational knowledge in this course.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: DSGN 244
DSGN 253, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 3 Credits
Introduces career management process. Emphasizes ongoing, systematic nature of process. Topics include self-assessment, career exploration, preliminary employment strategies.
Prerequisite: DSGN 121 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 281, BA 281H, BA 291, BA 292, BA 293, BA 294, BA 295, BA 296, BA 381, BA 382, BA 383, BA 384, BA 385, BA 386
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 255, TEXTILES, 4 Credits
Properties, identification, selection, use and care of textile fibers and fabrics. Analysis of fiber, yarn, and fabric constructions in textiles.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 276, INTRODUCTION TO MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Provides the introductory knowledge necessary to prepare students for working in the retail industry. Introduces students to the retail industry including basic terminology, industry history, and to merchandising management decisions. Prepares students for more advanced knowledge in merchandising management.
DSGN 281, DRAWING AND SKETCHING, 4 Credits
Designed for both beginning drawers and those wanting to improve their skills. Focuses exclusively on hand drawing skills with an emphasis on technical drawing skills, observational and perspective drawing, as well as imagination and creativity. Students develop a working knowledge of visual methods for communicating design concepts. Class format includes a combination of quick drawing activities, demonstrations, lectures, critiques, and work time on drawing assignments. Introduces the drawings of several prominent designers and artists.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 282, DRAFTING YOUR CAREER BLUEPRINT, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Topics include understanding and developing one’s own talents and strengths and beginning the initial stages of career exploration.
Equivalent to: BA 282
DSGN 283, NAVIGATING CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE, 1 Credit
Examines how a culture of effective dialogue fosters employee engagement.
Prerequisite: BA 252 with C- or better or BA 252H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 283
DSGN 284, FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE I, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Topics include foundations of personal finance, helping students navigate paying-for-college resources and aiding them in developing and sticking to a realistic budget while in school.
Equivalent to: BA 284
DSGN 287, STUDIO I: DESIGN COMMUNICATION, 4 Credits
Focuses on design communication. Develops skills to create 2D and 3D visualizations and presentations of interiors.
DSGN 288, STUDIO II: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, 4 Credits
Emphasizes space planning principles in the design of residences. Explores rendering techniques, perspective drawing skills, graphic communication techniques, and model building skills.
Prerequisite: DSGN 287 with C- or better
DSGN 311, FRAMING YOUR CAREER PLAN, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Course topics are designed to help the student explore different types of business communications and how to effectively communicate their ideas in a variety of methods.
Equivalent to: BA 311
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 312, FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE II, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12 course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Second of four course in Blueprint that is dedicated to learning the foundations of personal finance. Topics include Taxes, Credit, Loans & Cars, and Investing.
Equivalent to: BA 312
DSGN 313, A CASE FOR CIVIL DISCOURSE IN BUSINESS, 1 Credit
Explores the role civil discourse plays in impacting societal issues from a business perspective.
Equivalent to: BA 313
DSGN 327, APPAREL DESIGN WITH FLAT PATTERN, 4 Credits
Develop apparel using fundamental flat pattern methods. Analyze apparel construction related to equipment, cost, quality, end use and customer need.
Prerequisite: DSGN 226 with C- or better
DSGN 329, APPAREL INDUSTRY COLLABORATION, 3 Credits
Engages in industry lead team project that incorporates the use of advanced 2D and 3D applications.
Prerequisite: DSGN 327 with C- or better
DSGN 330, ^FASHION FORECASTING AND MARKET ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
Forecasting and market analysis processes applied to fashion goods.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: WR 222 with C- or better or WR 222H with C- or better or WR 227Z with C- or better or WR 227HZ with C- or better or WR 323 with C- or better or WR 323H with C- or better or WR 327 with C- or better or WR 327H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 333, HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY FASHION, 4 Credits
Historic analysis of fashion change in men’s and women’s apparel from 1890 to the present. The influence of social and cultural factors upon Euro-American fashion.
DSGN 341, DESIGN THINKING AND PROCESS INNOVATION, 4 Credits
Application of a qualitative, multi-method approach to gain insight into how the consumer experience can be improved within a given context. Application of design thinking principles to identify and develop solutions to improve consumer experience within a given context.
Equivalent to: DSGN 341H
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 341H, DESIGN THINKING AND PROCESS INNOVATION, 4 Credits
Application of a qualitative, multi-method approach to gain insight into how the consumer experience can be improved within a given context. Application of design thinking principles to identify and develop solutions to improve consumer experience within a given context.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: DSGN 341
DSGN 342, INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Introduces the foundations and concepts of design strategy and creative development.
Prerequisite: DSGN 341 with C- or better or DSGN 341H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 343, IDEA VISUALIZATION, 4 Credits
Focuses on the design process through visual communication of ideation and sketching.
Prerequisite: DSGN 342 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 356, SPECIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, 3 Credits
Specification of materials for athletic and outdoor apparel to enhance human comfort, safety, and performance.
Prerequisite: DSGN 255 with C- or better
DSGN 357, EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LABORATORY, 1 Credit
Evaluation of materials for athletic and outdoor apparel to enhance human comfort, safety, and performance.
Prerequisite: DSGN 255 with C- or better and DSGN 327 [C-]
Corequisites: DSGN 356
DSGN 372, MERCHANDISE PLANNING AND CONTROL, 4 Credits
Quantitative analysis of inventory planning, pricing, and control for the profitable management of soft goods; analysis of management problems using quantitative data and merchandising principles.
Prerequisite: DSGN 276 with C or better
Equivalent to: DSGN 472
DSGN 377, RETAIL AND MERCHANDISING ANALYTICS, 4 Credits
Evaluates performance within the merchandising functions of an organization. Develops merchandising plans based on quantitative and qualitative analysis, as well merchandising principles.
Prerequisite: DSGN 372 with C- or better
DSGN 383, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS, 3 Credits
An introduction to the manufacture, characteristics, sustainability, and use of construction materials in commercial and residential construction.
DSGN 387, STUDIO III: ADVANCED DESIGN COMMUNICATION, 4 Credits
Development of presentation and Building Information Modeling (BIM) skills through various computer programs including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, Sketchup, and Revit Architecture. In-class exercises and take-home assignments.
Prerequisite: DSGN 287 with C- or better
DSGN 388, STUDIO IV: HOSPITALITY DESIGN, 4 Credits
Study and design of hospitality spaces in compliance with building codes and industry standards, with emphasis on sustainability, safety, and cultural context.
Prerequisite: DSGN 387 with C- or better
DSGN 394, STUDIO V: LIGHTING DESIGN, 4 Credits
Lighting design and documentation for residential and small commercial projects. The commercial projects include space planning and lighting design for workspace and retail environments.
Prerequisite: DSGN 388 with C- or better
DSGN 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 409, PRACTICUM, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
DSGN 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 411, NAVIGATING CAREER TRANSITIONS, 1 Credit
Explores strategies and decision-making tactics to prepare for successful career transitions.
Equivalent to: BA 411
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 412, FINANCIAL PLANNING I, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12-course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Continues to build a foundation of financial planning, offering students the tools to successfully prepare for future wealth. Topics include: budgeting for life after graduation, planning for new earnings and income, saving for your future self, and keeping your money and yourself secure.
Equivalent to: BA 412
DSGN 413, FINANCIAL PLANNING II, 1 Credit
Part of Blueprint – a 12-course professional development course series to guide the student from college to career. Finalizes the foundations of financial planning, offering students the tools to successfully outline long-term financial goals. Topics include: addressing debt and buying a home, managing risk and insurance, planning for retirement, and creating a long-term legacy.
Equivalent to: BA 413
DSGN 426, DIGITAL DESIGN FOR APPAREL, 3 Credits
Develop apparel using computer-aided flat pattern, grading and marker software. Develop virtual prototypes to aid in design and product development.
Prerequisite: DSGN 329 with C- or better
Equivalent to: DSGN 328
DSGN 427, APPAREL DESIGN WITH DRAPING, 4 Credits
Develop apparel from 3D form using draping methods. Advanced analysis of apparel construction related to equipment, cost quality, end use, and customer needs.
Prerequisite: DSGN 329 with C- or better
DSGN 428, APPAREL GRADING, SIZING, AND FIT, 4 Credits
Focuses on theory and development of sizing and grading systems used in apparel, and evaluation of garment fit by use of virtual and physical prototypes.
DSGN 429, SENIOR APPAREL DESIGN STUDIO, 4 Credits
Develops individual design projects with the purpose of creating an apparel collection and digital showcase.
DSGN 440, DESIGN RESEARCH, 4 Credits
Surveys design principles, methods and applications in business outcomes. Application of design research is investigated and analyzed in group projects.
Prerequisite: DSGN 343 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 441, SERVICE DESIGN INNOVATION, 4 Credits
Focuses on the impact that service design has on business enterprises. Creative ideation, critical analysis, and innovative thinking are integrated as foundations for service design outcomes.
Prerequisite: DSGN 440 with C- or better
DSGN 442, MATERIALITY AND MAKING FIELD PROJECT, 4 Credits
Focuses on material properties and specifications. Students work in the makerspace to design product outcomes.
Prerequisite: DSGN 440 with C- or better
DSGN 464, CONTEMPORARY HISTORY OF INTERIORS AND HOUSING, 3 Credits
Covers history of interior design from the mid-19th century until the present. Integrates social, political, and physical influences affecting historical changes in design of the built environment.
Prerequisite: DSGN 388 with C- or better and (ART 204 [C-] or ART 205 [C-] or ART 206 [C-])
DSGN 471, RETAIL ENVIRONMENT STRATEGIES, 4 Credits
Examines competitive presentation strategies within retail environments and channels (e.g., in-store, catalog, online, mobile) by integrating the principles and elements of design with sensory marketing.
Prerequisite: DSGN 377 with C- or better and (BA 390 [C-] or BA 390H [C-] or BA 223 [C-] or BA 223H [C-])
DSGN 475, *GLOBAL SOURCING OF TEXTILES, APPAREL, AND FOOTWEAR, 4 Credits
Trade theory and the effects of trade policy, cultural values, and economics on the global production, distribution, and consumption of textiles, apparel, and footwear.
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues
Available via Ecampus
DSGN 488, STUDIO VI: HEALTHCARE DESIGN, 4 Credits
Interior design project development with emphasis on healthcare design, contract documents, and building codes.
Prerequisite: DSGN 394 with C- or better
DSGN 495, STUDIO VII: SENIOR THESIS II, 4 Credits
Individual design project development of programming document and construction drawings.
Prerequisite: DSGN 488 with C- or better