FSAD 1140

FSAD 1140

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

The course will cover foundational skills and best practices for design communication in terms of the underlying principles of computing technologies. This course will help students become versatile in utilizing various approaches and tools for tasks in Design and Environmental Analysis (DEA) and Fiber Science & Apparel Design (FSAD) programs. The first module will cover the foundations of 2D graphics and technical drawing. The second module will be an introduction to 3D modeling and rendering. Each module will start as one class with a focus on general principles and will be followed by the class dividing into two sections for applications specific to DEA and FSAD programs. The final module will include an introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence techniques as a part of a collaborative final project where students will work in multidisciplinary teams to design, curate, and propose an exhibition (DEA) for a fashion collection (FSAD). Through lectures, class activities, homework and projects, the course will help students build confidence in digital design skills and be encouraged to explore further on their own.

When Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

Permission Note Enrollment preferenceĀ given to: FSADĀ majors, transfer students, and Fashion Studies minors.

Outcomes
  • Foundational skills in 2D and 3D digital media for design communication.
  • Critical thinking in design communication.
  • Put principles and elements of design into practice.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: DEA 1140

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 19095 FSAD 1140   STU 501

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: Fiber Science & Apparel Design (FSAD) majors, transfer students, and Fashion Studies minors.