DSN 410 - Interactive Technology Design

5 Credits

Students will learn how to integrate technology, online platforms and other interactive tools technology to communicate ideas and conceive innovative products. Students will analyze innovative technology through research, testing and critical analysis to determine effective applications to their discipline. Each student will present a critical analysis of emerging technology and various design applications to the classroom. Students will create dynamic solutions in digital/electronic imaging, illustration, 3D modeling, rendering and 3D printing and other fabrication processes.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN
Course Note Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS - DSN program.
FeesCF

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Evening
Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students
Active Date 20190531T14:56:49

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline
Module 1: History of Technology, leading to contemporary trends

Module 2: Motivations for developing new technology for design

Module 3: Analyzing and interpreting new technology for use in design

Module 4: How to navigate new technology for speed of use.

Module 5: Research and compare existing design technology for efficacy and application

Module 6: Using technology that is not intended for a specific design discipline.

Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately articulate the rationale for selecting appropriate technology for a given design

Present a critical analysis of emerging technology and various design applications

Analyze the effective use of an technology in an existing design in writing or presentation