Department of Design Undergraduate Research







	Undergradute Research in the Department of Design The Department of Design strongly encourages research projects for advanced undergraduates. A number of opportunities for such projects are available each year. Featured Research Projects On-screen media messages are becoming more layered and complex for the user and designer. Although it has been shown that the introduction of motion adds interest to a message, the exact mechanisms to enhance meaning via motion and the appropriate usages of motion remain elusive to many. Using established stimuli, the current study promotes the principles of meaningful, expressive typography and the methods of engaging motion graphics. The Ohio State University Professor Brian Stone and undergraduate student Mason Harding demonstrated the principles in an easily understood overview of effective motion type design practice with a guide that provides a clear demonstration of how the meaning of a message can be enhanced through the addition of animated motion [more here] The Ohio State University Professor Carolina Gill and undergraduate student Mindi Davis defined the ePortfolio as a design problem, analyzing the context, user, and objectives by applying design methodology to its development. The specific subject is the Professor's academic portfolio and its context. [more here] News: Davis/Gill ePortfolio project earns 3rd place award at 2005 Denman Research competition! [more here]

				Departmental Scholarships and Awards Recognition of outstanding undergraduate research in the Department is accomplished in a number of different ways. One of these is the awarding of prizes and scholarships. Undergraduate awards in the Department of Design include the Wallschleger Award, the Pyne Scholarship, the John Jay Scholarship, and the Fergus-Gillmore Scholarship. More information about these awards can be found [here]. Students should also be aware that there are many awards and scholarships available through the College of the Arts. Faculty Research Interests Students who choose to engage in research outside the confines of the classroom normally do so under the supervision of one of the Department’s professors. These faculty members represent a large variety of different research interests in the various fields of Design. Before undertaking an independent research project, students will want to consult the list of [Faculty Profiles] to determine which professor’s interests coincides with their own. Research Resources The Honors Theses collection in the OSU Knowledge Bank OSU Office of Research Human Subjects IRB OSU Library Fine Arts Library Columbus Metropolitan Library Library of Congress Catalog Archives USA Google Scholar Undergraduate Research Office Denman Undergraduate Research Forum All students involved in a significant research project are encouraged to investigate the [Denman Undergraduate Research Forum]. The Forum provides a means for undergraduate students to share their research with members and friends of the OSU community; recognizes the significant contributions to research by OSU undergraduates; and facilitates exchange between students, faculty, and the public. Research skills learning resources provided by OSU Libraries: net.TUTOR (tutorials) http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/ Online credit courses http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/courses/ Research courses in Design The following research courses are available for undergraduates in Design Design 693 - Independent Study Design 699 - UG Research Design 699H - Honors UG Research Design 783H - Senior Honors Thesis



	Prof. Scott Shim will be joining the Design Department in autumn quarter. Scott was formerly at Purdue University. More about Scott can be found [here]. A representation of the OSU foreign exchange program partners is included in a Google Map. The 2009 edition of U.S. News and World Report - America's Best Graduate Schools has ranked OSU's Design graduate program as #5 in the nation, and #1 in public institutions! [more] OSU Design Department Design graduate program ranked #6 nationally by 2009 DesignIntelligence survey; undergraduate program ranked #10, and #3 in a survey of Art and Design school Deans. The Design Department's latest newsletter, Quick Sketches. [more] The Department of Design offers an undergraduate Minor in Industrial, Interior and Visual Communications Design. [more] Design Undergraduate Research page online. [more] Student discounted laptop bundles for design students. [purchase options]

	College of the Arts [Technology Help Desk] Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" can be found at [design.osu.edu/faq.html] Download the Graduate Application Form [here] Download the complete graduate program information for MFA degrees in [Design Development] and [Digital Animation + Interactive Media (DAIM)]. Download the undergraduate program information documents [here] For current Design Graduate students: Download the Graduate Handbook [here] e-mail the chairperson directly [carlson.8@osu.edu], or submit your input or request anonymously [here]. 9

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