DESIGN STUDIES COURSES
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INTRODUCTORY

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

DES1010: SKETCH, DRAW & MODEL

DES1020: THE DESIGN PROCESS

DES1030: 2-D DESIGN 1

DES1040: 3-D DESIGN 1

DES1050: CAD 1

DES1060: TECHNICAL DESIGN & DRAFTING 1

DES1910: DES PROJECT A

DES2035: 2-D DESIGN 2

DES2045: 3-D DESIGN 2

DES2055: CAD 2

DES2060: EVOLUTION OF DESIGN

DES2065: TECHNICAL DESIGN 2

DES2075: TECHNICAL DRAFTING 2

DES2910: DES PROJECT B

DES2920: DES PROJECT C

DES2950: DES INTERMEDIATE PRACTICUM

DES3035: 2-D DESIGN 3

DES3045: 3-D DESIGN 3

DES3055: CAD 3

DES3065: TECHNICAL DESIGN 3

DES3075: TECHNICAL DRAFTING 3

DES3095: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

DES3105: ENGINEERING DESIGN

DES3115: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

DES3125: INTERIOR DESIGN

DES3135: LANDSCAPE DESIGN

DES3145: MODELLING – REAL

DES3155: MODELLING – VIRTUAL

DES3165: PRESENTATION

DES3170: FUTURE OF DESIGN

DES3910: DES PROJECT D

DES3920: DES PROJECT E

DES3950: DES ADVANCED PRACTICUM



INTRODUCTORY



COURSE DES1010: SKETCH, DRAW & MODEL

Description: Students are introduced to observational sketching, drawing and modeling, and to a selection of basic materials and tools and their uses. Students also develop skills that can be applied to the field of design.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES1020: THE DESIGN PROCESS

Description: Students develop an understanding of design problems through research and select, generate and evaluate possible solutions.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES1030: 2-D DESIGN 1

Description: Students develop skills and techniques for 2-D design by using tools, materials and processes common to 2-D design to complete a variety of project activities.

Prerequisite: DES1020: The Design Process

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COURSE DES1040: 3-D DESIGN 1

Description: Students develop skills and techniques for 3-D design by using tools, materials and processes common to 3-D design to complete a variety of project activities.

Prerequisite: DES1020: The Design Process

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COURSE DES1050: CAD 1

Description: Students develop basic knowledge and skills in computer-aided design (CAD).

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES1060: TECHNICAL DESIGN & DRAFTING 1

Description: Students develop basic knowledge, skills and techniques to draft drawings for visualizing and illustrating simple design problems.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES1910: DES PROJECT A

Description: Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.

Prerequisite: None

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INTERMEDIATE



COURSE DES2035: 2-D DESIGN 2

Description: Students continue to develop skills and techniques for 2-D design by using tools, materials and processes common to 2-D design to complete a variety of project activities.

Prerequisite: DES1030: 2-D Design 1

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COURSE DES2045: 3-D DESIGN 2

Description: Students continue to develop skills and techniques for 3-D design by using tools, materials and processes common to 3-D design to complete a variety of project activities.

Prerequisite: DES1040: 3-D Design 1

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COURSE DES2055: CAD 2

Description: Students develop intermediate knowledge and skills in computer-aided design (CAD).

Prerequisite: DES1050: CAD 1

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COURSE DES2060: EVOLUTION OF DESIGN

Description: Students develop a historical framework and study the importance and relevance of design within a cultural context by examining past and contemporary examples of designed artifacts.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES2065: TECHNICAL DESIGN 2

Description: Students refine skills and techniques to present appropriate drawings and/or model(s) for visualizing and illustrating solutions to design problems.

Prerequisite: DES1060: Technical Design & Drafting 1

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COURSE DES2075: TECHNICAL DRAFTING 2

Description: Students produce technical drawings from sketches and apply industry standards, conventions and terminology associated with technical drawing creation.

Prerequisite: DES1060 Technical Design & Drafting 1

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COURSE DES2910: DES PROJECT B

Description: Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES2920: DES PROJECT C

Description: Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES2950: DES INTERMEDIATE PRACTICUM

Description: Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation.

Prerequisite: None

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ADVANCED



COURSE DES3035: 2-D DESIGN 3

Description: Students apply theories, skills and techniques to resolve complex 2-D design problems. Emphasis is placed on exploring shape, composition, aesthetics, cultural context, materials, processes and systems, while addressing social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Prerequisite: DES2035: 2-D Design 2

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COURSE DES3045: 3-D DESIGN 3

Description: Students apply theories, skills and techniques appropriate to 3-D design. Students will deal with such aspects as shaping, massing, proportion, scale, contrast, colour, texture and finish within the context of complex 3-D design projects. Students are introduced to cultural, symbolic and human factors, principles and ergonomic considerations.

Prerequisite: DES2045: 3-D Design 2

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COURSE DES3055: CAD 3

Description: Students solve design problem(s) using advanced computer-aided design (CAD) methods, advanced commands, 2-D and/or 3-D modelling techniques, rendering, shading, and animation techniques.

Prerequisite: DES2055: CAD 2

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COURSE DES3065: TECHNICAL DESIGN 3

Description: Students concentrate on various drawing and drafting types to illustrate design concepts and solutions, including freehand drawings, illustrative views, perspective drawings, axonometric drawings and surface developments (flat pattern).

Prerequisite: DES2065: Technical Design 2

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COURSE DES3075: TECHNICAL DRAFTING 3

Description: Students use drawing conventions and procedures to draw with and manipulate manual drafting equipment and/or CAD. Students draw orthographic, sectioned view, auxiliary view and axonometric drawings. Students demonstrate the ability to draw complete drawings using accepted line-work, lettering, layout and dimensioning techniques, while adhering to a drafting standard.

Prerequisite: DES2075: Technical Drafting 2

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COURSE DES3095: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Description: Students translate architectural design concepts into graphic images, and then convert those images into technical drawings and specifications that result in the creation of the built environment.

Prerequisites: DES2055: CAD 2 or DES2075: Technical Drafting 2

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COURSE DES3105: ENGINEERING DESIGN

Description: Students develop complex explanatory drawings for civil, mechanical, structural or electrical systems. This is a skill-building course with an emphasis on explanatory line drawings suitable for presentation and assembly.

Prerequisites: DES2055: CAD 2 or DES2075: Technical Drafting 2

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COURSE DES3115: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Description: Industrial design incorporates innovation, aesthetics, functional requirements, technology and ergonomics into a product in order to better meet the needs of the user. Students work creatively with design problems to analyze, propose and produce solutions using contemporary materials, techniques and finishes. The resulting presentations are both professional and unique.

Prerequisites: DES2055: CAD 2 or DES2075: Technical Drafting 2

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COURSE DES3125: INTERIOR DESIGN

Description: Students learn to consider form and space when developing interior design solutions specific to human and/or environmental needs. Students assess solutions on the basis of functional and aesthetic considerations and appropriateness within the human environment. The design process is applied to solve abstract and realistic interior design problems.

Prerequisites: DES2055: CAD 2 or DES2075: Technical Drafting 2

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COURSE DES3135: LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Description: Students learn to consider form and space when producing man-made environments that are ecologically appropriate, functionally successful and aesthetically pleasing. Students learn about the need to establish a balance between use and enjoyment of the land and the conservation and health of the environment. The design process is applied to solve abstract or realistic landscape design problems.

Prerequisites: DES2055: CAD 2 or DES2075: Technical Drafting 2

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COURSE DES3145: MODELLING – REAL

Description: Students use the principles and techniques of physical modelling. They will develop the ability to construct models using a variety or materials, equipment and techniques from working drawings.

Prerequisite: DES1010: Sketch, Draw & Model

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COURSE DES3155: MODELLING – VIRTUAL

Description: Students use virtual 3D design concepts as a starting point for developing the skill and knowledge needed to design in virtual space. Students develop an understanding of light, form, texture and shape. These components are explored through digital modelling exercises.

Prerequisite: DES2055: CAD 2

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COURSE DES3165: PRESENTATION

Description: Students apply rendering techniques to line drawings (base or developed), concentrating on light, colour and various media; e.g., coloured pencils, marker pens, water colours, computer rendering. Presentation techniques are used to compose high quality images to communicate a design solution.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES3170: FUTURE OF DESIGN

Description: Students explore new possibilities in design, including the role of the designer and the challenges that are faced by designers.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES3910: DES PROJECT D

Description: Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES3920: DES PROJECT E

Description: Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.

Prerequisite: None

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COURSE DES3950: DES ADVANCED PRACTICUM

Description: Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation.

Prerequisite: None

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