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The goals of Design Survey are to (1) provide an introductory knowledge of design in order to assist students in the decision about pursuing further studies in design or design-related disciplines and (2) to increase awareness of the creative design process and creative problem solving involved in all walks of Life. Visits to museums and galleries, and related written response papers will provide opportunities to analyze and discuss objects of design.

Design Survev Learning Outcomes

The student who successfully completes Design Survey will have demonstrated the ability to:

•    Apply design thinking methodologies (creative problem solving) in their own fields of study in college and their own careers after graduation.

•    Interpret a design process or a designed object using design terms (elements and principles of design).

•    Identify and analyze design quality and styles in industrial design, architecture, and graphic design.

•    Identify historical design styles and apply that knowledge in critiques of contemporary design.

•    Demonstrate and understand basie formal elements and principles of design.

•    Write clearly and succinctly about design, using art and design vocabulary accurately.

These criteria are met through online class lectures, discussions, individual projects, required readings, museum and gallery visits, attending design lectures, online discussion forums, and written assignments and papers.

See GER Rubric for Relation of Learning Outcomes to UW System Shared Learning Goals(SLG) and Arts Criteria in D2L Content under Writing.

Grading Policy

Grades are recorded in D2L. It is each studenfs responsibility to check to see that the recorded grades are correct. Please review regularly and email me if you believe there is a problem with any grade. Make surę you do this before the finał week of the semester.

Finał grades are based on written and project assignments, D2L post assignments, meeting deadlines, attendance, growth in understanding of concepts as indicated by exams and homework.

Each student earns his or her own grade in Design Survey. A "C" grade reflects average work that demonstrates understanding of the ideas explored in the course and competence with materials. An "A” grade reflects exceptional work.

Ęyaluation Method

Grades are based on:

•    Four Exams 40% of finał grade (Exam 1: 5%, Exam 2, Midterm: 10%, Exam 3: 5%, Finał: 20%)

•    Two Papers and revisions 15% of finał grade (all papers combined)

•    D2L Discussion Posts 15%of finał grade (all posts combined, including “fuzzy” posts)

•    Two Projects 15% of finał grade (2 projects combined)

- Elements of Design project (5%)