the department of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design
  First Year Courses
Second Year Courses

460 Intermediate Design I
  Au Qtr. 3 3-hr labs. Prereq: 160, En Graph 121, 122, 204; Dsgn 262, 253, 258, Math 116 or equiv (vis comm major); Art 201 or elective; Stat 135 or 145 or similar course from approved GEC list; and acceptance resulting from portfolio review, or permission of chairperson. 
  460.02 Visual Communication Design U 5
    Design and application of graphic elements based on visual imagery in production of visual communications using photographic and handgraphic techniques within frameworks of theories of communication and signs.
  460.04 Industrial Design U 5
    Design of simple products as a means of introducing systematic methods, sketching, model making, human factors, and presentation.
  460.08 Interior Design U 5
    An introduction to conceptual planning, interior organization, interior requirements, and human factors, with emphasis on model making and presentation techniques.
461 Intermediate Design II
  Wi Qtr. 3 3-hr labs. 
  461.02 Visual Communication Design U 5
    Design and application of typographical elements in production of verbal communications using photographic, handgraphic, and computer techniques within frameworks of theories of communication and signs.
    Prereq: 460.02. 
  461.04 Industrial Design U 5
    Emphasis is placed on the refinement of systematic design methods, visualization, detailing and documentation; students are introduced to team working and client requirements.
    Prereq: 460.04 concur: 551. 
  461.08 Interior Design U 5
    Introduction to furniture design, exploring material and production characteristics, detailing and full-scale model making, emphasizing man-space-product interface, and special user requirements.
    Prereq: 460.08. 
462 Intermediate Design III
  Sp Qtr. 3 3-hr labs. 
  462.02 Visual Communication Design U 5
    Integration of typographic and graphic elements based on visual imagery in design and development of two-dimensional visual communications using photographic, handgraphic, and computer techniques.
    Prereq: 461.02 and 555; or equiv with written permission of instructor. 
  462.04 Industrial Design U 5
    Developing of specialized problem solving approaches to more complex industrial design which emphasizes the refinement of solutions in terms of suitable technology and user consideration.
    Prereq: 461.04, 502 and 555; or equiv with written permission of instructor. 
  462.08 Interior Design U 5
    Design of specialized interior spaces, introducing space planning and design methodology; emphasis on user interaction and existing space and furniture system analysis.
    Prereq: 461.08 and 555. 
501 Conceptual Drawing for Industrial Design U 3
  Principles of creative conceptual drawing and sketching methods used in the design process.
  Sp Qtr. 2 3-hr cl. Prereq: 252 and 253; En Graph 121 and 122; or written permission of instructor. 
502 Three Dimensional Design Graphics U 3
  Principles of graphic design for industrial and interior design.
  Au Qtr. 2 3-hr cl. Prereq: 262.04, 501 and Art 201. 
511 Visual Communication Hand Graphics U 3
  Advanced laboratory practice in communicating with drawn messages; evaluation and selection of appropriate visual treatments and techniques for print, film, and television.
  Au Qtr. 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 262.02; concur: 460.02. 
514 Graphic Design Production U 3
  Fundamental information on the preparation, administration, and development of printed matter used by the visual communication designer.
  Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 258, 460.02, and 511; concur 461.02.  
521 Interior Drawing U G 3
  Principles and application of conceptual drawing techniques.
  Sp Qtr. 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 252 and En Graph 122 or Arch 271. 
522 Interior Graphics U G 3
  Application and meaning of light, color, material structures, and surface textures; principles of spatial order systems, correlations and intercommunication of space components, forms, signs, styles.
  Sp Qtr. 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 461.08. 
523 Interior Modeling U G 3
  Principles and practices to represent spatial components and user interaction; communication and simulation of space in 2- and 3-dimensional form.
  Au Qtr. 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 521 or permission of instructor. 
524 Interior Specification U G 3
  Overview and analysis of interior product systems, furniture line market surveys; interior specification and contracting.
  Wi Qtr. 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 660.08 and 4th yr standing in int dsgn. 
551 Industrial Design Manufacturing Materials and Processes U 3
  Overview of the properties and fabrication principles for materials used in visual communication, interior, and industrial design.
  Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 460.04, and 501; concur: 461.04. 
552 Design Communication Practices U 3
  An overview of communication methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in the various stages of the design process.
  Sp Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 461.02 or 461.04 or 461.08. 
554 Human and Environmental Systems Design U 3
  Overview of the social/behavioral/physical nature of humans and their interaction with the environment as interpreted by the designer.
  Au Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 462.02 or 462.04 or 462.08; and 555. 
555 Design Methodology U 3
  Introduction to and application of qualitative and quantitative methodology useful in a problem solving process.
  Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq 262; concur: 460.02, 460.04, or 460.08; or written permission of instructor. 
Third Year Courses
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