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DES-205 Design Drawing and Concept Visualization
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Comprehensive education and training in developing, visualizing, and communicating design ideas through drawing.
Prerequisites: take ART-200 with a grade of C or better
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DES-210 Typography I: Letterform
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Design of letterforms, figures, and visual symbols; history and development of type.
Prerequisites: take ART-100 with a grade of C or better
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DES-214 Interior Design Practice, Materials and Finishes
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Introductory study of interior design professional practice, contemporary interior design issues, materials and finishes used within the built environment.
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DES-220 Introduction To 2D Digital Imaging
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Creative use of digital imaging technology in the visual arts; exploring the development of 2D imagery for both printed and electronic formats incorporating type, vector and raster graphics using layout and composition software.
Co-requisite: ART 101 or Prerequisite: Take ART-101 with a grade of C or better
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DES-222 Board Game Production & Processes
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Learn in a real-world design studio environment in the board game industry. Practice procedural design by managing projects, resources, timelines, and budgets. Gain hands-on experience with the production process by following the life cycle of board games developed in class. Speak directly with industry experts and discuss trending topics.
Prerequisite: take GDD 100 and DES 220 or Instructor Approval
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DES-225 Pixel and Vector Art
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Investigation into ways digital 2D art, through using both pixel and vector applications, can be incorporated into the game medium through concept art and in-game art assets.
Prerequisites: take DES 220 with a grade of C or better
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DES-231 Industrial Design: Product Form and Visualization
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Industrial design methods with an emphasis on aesthetics, visualization, and the process of designing new products.
Prerequisite: take ART 103 and ART 200 each with a C or better, concurrent with DES 205
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DES-232 Industrial Design: Ergonomics and Human Factors
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
The study and application of human factors to the design of comfortable, safe and easy-to-use products including physical, cognitive, behavioral and emotional factors.
Prerequisite: take DES 205 and ART 103 , each with a C or better
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DES-249 Cooperative Education Experience
(1-8 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
Department Consent
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DES-256 Art Workshop
(1-3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Selected art concepts, processes and media will vary to serve special student populations. Credit determined by individual contract.
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DES-260 Typography II:
(3 cr.)
Introduction to complex typographic systems with a focus on functional aspects of hierarchy, navigation, and user-centered information design. Practical application of compositional grids to print and online media.
No
Prerequisite: take DES 210 with a grade of C or better
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DES-296 Fundamentals of Animation
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Introduction to animation, through the study of the twelve principles of animation using observation, application, and research. Critical examination of each principle and their direct application to animated projects, using a variety of techniques and materials, both digital and traditional.
Prerequisites: take ART-100; BFA-ENT students and BFA-GDD students
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DES-297 Design Field Experience/Experiential Learning
(1-3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Work in an approved design position or conduct advanced research on an approved design ic.
Department Consent
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DES-299 Independent Study
(1-3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Department Consent
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DES-303 Interior Design Studio I
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Experiential study of the fundamental principles and elements of interior design and their application to a range of residential design projects. Projects emphasize residential space planning based on functional requirements, application of various elements of design, and design communication methods.
No
Prerequisite: take DES 114
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DES-304 Interior Design Studio II
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Experiential study of the principles and elements of interior design as applied to a range of projects and end-user populations. Studio design projects emphasize project development, end-user needs, codes, varied building typologies, and design communication methods.
Prerequisites: take ETECH-205 or DES-303 with a grade of C or better
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DES-308 Lighting Design in the Built Environment
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Exploration and application of professional lighting design practice within the built environment including psychological and physiological aspects of artificial and natural light, effects of color, directional effects, materials, design process, aesthetics, codes, energy conservation, and sustainability.
Prerequisite: take DES-303 with a grade of C or better
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DES-310 Graphic Design I
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Exploration of the formal qualities of creating effective and informative design. Foundational design elements including line, shape, form and texture; compositional principle concepts of balance, contrast, grid structures and hierarchy.
Prerequisites: take ART-101 or DES-210 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-314 Interior Design Contracts and Codes
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Study of interior design professional practice, industry regulations and product specifications.
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DES-320 Furniture Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Design and construction of contemporary furniture.
Prerequisites: take DES 231 or DES 232 or DES-303 with a grade of C or better
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DES-321 Digital Imagery Studio
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
A studio workshop experience in digital painting, photo illustration and image compositing using digital tools. Advanced topics and projects rotate.
Prerequisites: take ART-200 , DES-205 & DES-220 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-323 Digital Illustration
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Application of illustration in the context of the contemporary graphic design industry. Focus on vector-based digital illustration and integration with graphic design practices. Develop a personal approach to illustration that can integrate with and become integral to individual design work.
Prerequisite(s): take DES 310 , or DES 205 and DES 220 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-325 Introduction to Web Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Processes and concepts involved in the design and development of Web sites.
Prerequisites: take DES 310 with a grade of C or better
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DES-331 Intermediate Industrial Design: Product Interface Design
(3-4 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
The design of products and their interfaces to make them understandable, easy to use, safe, and appealing.
Prerequisites: take DES 231 with a grade of C or better, DES 232 with a grade of C or better
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DES-332 Intermediate ID: Design for Materials and Manufacture
(3-4 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
An overview of common materials and manufacturing techniques and their evaluation and application to the design of mass-produced products performance, aesthetics, sustainability and design detailing.
Prerequisites: take DES 231 with a C or better, DES 232 with a C or better, and ETECH 110
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DES-333 Professional Practice In Industrial Design
(1 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Overview of the role of the professional industrial designer.
Prerequisites: take DES 231 and DES 232 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-345 Product Form Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Exploration of product forms through drawing and model-building techniques.
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DES-349 Cooperative Education Experience
(1 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Work and study for a minimum of 320 hours and in an approved paid position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods.
Department Consent
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DES-350 3D Game Art and Engines
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Investigation into ways 3D modeling, animation and texturing can be incorporated into interactive experiences using industry standard 3D game engines and emergent technology for user interaction.
Prerequisite: take DES 372 with a grade of C or better or instructor consent
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DES-360 Graphic Design II
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Social responsibility, business and ethical factors affecting visual communication are investigated while deepening sensitivity and experience in graphic design. Deeper, broader understanding of how to create meaning and utilize problem-solving methodologies to develop work that is compelling, informative, and meaningful.
Prerequisites: take DES-310 and DES-220 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-361 Transmedia Studio
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Application of advanced physical and digital ideation and production tools in support of interdisciplinary project development and realization. Emphasis on conceptual development, aesthetics and opportunities for industry partnership and/or public dissemination. Students work individually and in teams; topics and projects rotate each semester.
Prerequisites: take ART 307 or DES 232 or DES 304 or DES 360 or DES 370 or DES 372 or DES 375 or DES 378 or DES 379 or instructor consent.
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DES-370 User Experience Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Application of principles and methods involved in user experience design and human-computer interaction.
Prerequisites: take DES 325 and DES 360 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-371 Interactive Media Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Design and development of interactive media compositions.
Prerequisites: DES 325 w/ a grade of C or better and DES 360 w/ a grade of C or better and CS 141 , OR take DES 360 w/ a grade of C or better and DES 325 w/ a grade of A, OR take DES 325 w/ a grade of C or better and DES 225 w/ a grade of C or better and CS 141
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DES-372 3D Modeling and Animation I
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Introduction to 3D digital modeling, animation, texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques. Using digital design elements and visual aesthetics, students create 3D digital imagery and animations.
Prerequisites: take ART-103 & DES-220 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-373 3D Modeling - Hard Surface
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Intermediate design studio course focused on developing 3D hard surface models, textures and environment lighting. Creation of robust digital imagery and animations using rendering and visual aesthetics.
Prerequisite: take DES 372 with a grade of C or better
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DES-374 3D Modeling - Organics
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Intermediate design studio course focused on developing 3D organic models and textures. Creation of robust digital imagery and animations using rendering and visual aesthetics.
Prerequisites: take DES-372 with a grade of C or better
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DES-375 Digital Cinema Studio
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Techniques, topics and projects for digital cinema. Emphasis on creative direction, aesthetics, content and narrative development. Advanced students work individually and in teams to produce and critically examine self-directed projects. Advanced topics and projects rotate each semester. Repeatable.
Prerequisites: take DES-176 and ART-100 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-378 Animation Production
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Work in industry-inspired roles to produce collaborative animation projects, demonstrating project management, problem solving, and an effective production pipeline.
Prerequisites: take DES-176 and DES 372
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DES-379 Comics & Sequential Art Studio
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Techniques, topics and projects. Introduction to the art and craft of combining words and illustrated pictures to create narrative works. Advanced students work individually and in teams to produce and critically examine self-directed projects. Advanced topics and projects rotate each semester.
Prerequisites: take DES-176 , DES-220 and ART-100 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-380 Signage and Exhibition Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Organization and design of environmental graphics through the production of signage, display, and exhibition support systems. A special course fee applies.
Prerequisites: take DES-360 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-381 3D Character Animation
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Incorporating 3D character animation techniques, motion capture hardware & software, character & prop rigging, differences between game and cinematic animation, and simulated animation.
Prerequisite: take DES 372
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DES-382 Information Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Envisioning information through the design and production of charts, diagrams, maps, and other hierarchical graphics. A special course fee applies.
Prerequisite: take DES-360 with a grade of C or better
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DES-384 Advertising Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Graphic design principles and creative concepts as applied to advertising art. A special course fee applies.
Prerequisites: take DES-360 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-385 Advanced Interactive Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Advanced design and development of interactive projects. Project focus will rotate across contemporary topics. (Repeatable)
Prerequisite: take DES-371 with a grade of C or better
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DES-386 Publication Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Graphic design principles as applied to the combination and coordination of art and typography with text. A special course fee applies.
Prerequisite: take DES-360 with a grade of C or better
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DES-388 Typographic Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Design of grid-based, hierarchical and expressive typographic structures; analysis of historical and theoretical precedents. A special course fee applies.
Prerequisite: take DES-360 with a grade of C or better
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DES-389 Typography in Motion
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Introduction into dynamic, time-based typography covering technology and skills involved in creating kinetic and emotive typography with various media.
Prerequisites: take DES-325 and DES-360 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-390 Professional Practices in Design
(1-2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes: Up to 2 times for 2 credits
Professional Practices in Design. Practices and portfolio seminar for all Design students. Students develop promotional materials, discuss related business strategies and legal issues, and establish short and long term career goals.
Prerequisite(s): take DES 205
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DES-393 Healthcare User Experience Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
This advanced topic graphic design studio addresses user experience design in a healthcare context. Design solutions that improve patient experiences.
Prerequisite(s): take DES 360
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DES-396 Animation Production
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Students work in industry-inspired roles to produce collaborative animation projects. Project management, problem solving, and animation pipeline.
Prerequisite(s): take DES 176 and DES 372
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DES-396 Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality Development
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Repeatable for Credit: No
Introductory design studio tools course focused on digital content creation for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) experiences using industry-standard software and hardware.
DES-372 or DES-325 or DES-370 or DMT-475
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DES-397 Field Experience - Elective
(1 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods.
Department Consent
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DES-398 Field Experience
(1 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods.
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DES-399 Independent Study
(1-3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Department Consent
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DES-405 Advanced Design Drawing
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
In-depth study of illustration and presentation styles within various design contexts. Development of drawing skills in traditional and digital media, emphasizing perspective, form, and texture. Emphasis on rapid freehand, conceptual drawing as a means to imagine and develop design concepts.
Prerequisites: take DES 205 ; MFAiD students need Program Director approval
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DES-410 Product and Packaging Graphics
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Design and application of graphics to products, packages, and related display systems.
Prerequisite: take DES-360 with a grade of C or better
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DES-414 Interior Design Construction Documentation
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Advanced interior design specification and construction documentation, incorporating elements of current professional practice.
Prerequisite: take DES 114 with a grade of C or better
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DES-415 Interior Design Studio 3
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Advanced experiential study of the principles and elements of interior design and their application to a range of commercial design projects. Studio design projects emphasize conceptual development, space planning, building code and accessibility compliance.
Prerequisite: take DES 304 with a grade of C or better
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DES-416 Interior Design Senior Studio
(4 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Exploration of advanced interior design ics, including sustainability, through an extensive project(s) to include all phases of current interior design professional practice and incorporation into students portfolio.
Prerequisites: take DES-308 and DES-414 , each with a grade of C or better
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DES-431 Industrial Design Capstone I: Advanced Research Methods
(3-4 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes: 2 times for up to 8 credits
Exploration of advanced industrial design topics through extensive projects with consideration given to contextual and environmental issues, systems design strategies and applicable design research methods. Topics and projects rotate each semester.
Prerequisite(s): take DES-331 with a grade of C or better and DES 332 with a grade of C or better
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DES-432 Industrial Design Capstone II: Thesis
(3-4 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes: 2 times for up to 8 credits
Execution of advanced industrial design projects through all phases of current industrial design process.
Prerequisites: take DES 431 with a grade of C or better
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DES-449 Cooperative Education Experience
(1 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Work and study for a minimum of 320 hours and in an approved paid position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods.
Department Consent
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DES-451 Interior Design Practicum
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Work experience with an interior designer or in design-related field arranged with interior design work experience coordinator.
Department Consent
Prerequisite: take DES-303 with a grade of C or better
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DES-456 Advanced Art Workshop
1-(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Selected art concepts, processes and media will vary to serve special student populations. For students familiar with workshop approach or advanced in art program. Credit determined by individual contract.
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DES-456 Advanced User Experience Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Advanced application of user-centered methodologies for print and digital communication.
Prerequisites: take DES 360 , DES 370 , both with a C or better
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DES-480 Senior Project - Graphic Design
(4 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Exploration of an advanced graphic design topic through an extensive project: research, production specification, and development of a presentation system.
Instructor’s Consent Required
Prerequisites: take DES-360 , and take either DES 380 or DES-410 , all with a grade of C or better
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DES-490 Senior Project: Entertainment Design
(3-4 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Capstone animation project. Development of a professional level project from concept to published digital media modeling the approach used in the animation industry. This is the first of a two-semester sequence, to be followed by DES 491/691.
Prerequisite: take DES 378
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DES-491 Animation Capstone II
(3-4 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Capstone animation project. Development of a professional level project from concept to published digital media modeling the approach used in the animation industry. This is the second of a two-semester sequence, to be preceded by DES 490/690.
Prerequisite: take DES 490
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DES-496 Great Northern Corporation Collaboration Experience
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
This Great Northern Corporation sponsored course is an experiential learning environment bringing students from two disciplines together to design solutions while simulating the real-world challenges of creative problem-solving.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent
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DES-496 Visual Language Design
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Theory and practice in the design of visual language systems.
Prerequisite: take DES 360 with a grade of C or better
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DES-497 Field Experience - Elective
(1 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods.
Department Consent
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DES-498 Field Experience
(1 cr.)
Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods.
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DES-499 Independent Study
(1-3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Department Consent
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DMT-100 Introduction to Digital Marketing Technology
(1 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Survey of changes, challenges, opportunities in business and industry for the digital marketing technologies professional. Program advisement, course sequence, career pathways and job opportunities.
B.S. in Digital Marketing Technology majors only
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DMT-101 Introduction to Digital Marketing Technology
(1 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Survey of changes, challenges, opportunities in business and industry for the digital marketing technologies professional. Program advisement, course sequence, career pathways and job opportunities.
Digital Marketing Technology Majors Only
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DMT-275 Web Production and Distribution
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Production and distribution of content to the World Wide Web. Consideration given to basic information architecture, standards, best practices, technologies, planning, implementation, management and distribution of digital content.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: take ICT-103
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DMT-311 Information and Communication Technologies Analytics
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Determine the value of electronic information and communications, developing metrics, determining return on investment on information and communication technologies.
Prerequisite: take ICT-103
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DMT-400 Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Determine the role, function and process of implementing technology driven paid digital campaigns in an overall digital marketing strategy including Social Media Platforms and Search Engines.
Prerequisite(s): take DMT 275 , DMT 311 or instructor consent
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DMT-449 Cooperative Education Experience
(1 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Work and study for a minimum of 320 hours and in an approved paid position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods.
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DMT-475 Dynamic Web Technologies
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Contemporary applications of technologies affecting adaptive user-centered web development as pertaining to content, presentation, scripting, variable data, markup languages, information architecture and analytics.
Prerequisite: take DMT-275
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DMT-485 Search Engine Optimization
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Contemporary application of strategies and technology related to the improvement of placement in search engine and other relevant search results.
Co-requisite or Prerequisite: DMT 311
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ECE-100 Introduction to Early Childhood Programs
(2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Introduce early childhood profession. Early childhood programs for children birth through age eight; developmentally appropriate practice; current issues in early childhood; professionalism; employability skills and attitudes; and career exploration. Decision making and appropriate planning of students’ early childhood program plan.
Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education majors only
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ECE-105 Infant/Toddler Education
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Examine developmentally appropriate practice for educating infants and toddlers. Environment; instructional practices for individual and small group; lesson plans including assessment strategies, instructional technology techniques, and materials.
Take concurrently with HDFS-124
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ECE-149 Cooperative Education Experience
(1-6 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Work and study in an approved business/industry position related to the student’s major. Selection by application and interview.
Department Consent
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ECE-200 Expressive Curriculum for the Young Child
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Curriculum, methods and materials related to music, art and creative movement activities for the young child.
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ECE-205 Preschool/Kindergarten Education
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Developmentally appropriate practice in preschool/kindergarten curriculum. Environment; instructional practices for individual, small and large group instruction; lesson plans including assessment strategies, instruction technology techniques, and materials.
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ECE-249 Cooperative Education Experience
(1-6 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Work and study in an approved business/industry position related to the student’s major. Selection by application and interview.
Instructor’s Consent Required
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ECE-264 Child Guidance in PreSchool - Kindergarten
(2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Essential elements in guiding children in early childhood classrooms. Positive guidance strategies, introduction to early childhood classroom management, effects of guidance on children’s social and emotional development; methods in documenting children’s behavior, progress, development.
Completion of Tier 1: HDFS-124 and ECE-105
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ECE-305 Primary Education
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Focus on developmentally appropriate teaching practices in primary classrooms (grades 1-3). Program models; learning environments; local, state, and national standards; assessment techniques; instructional approaches and lesson planning for primary students.
Prerequisite: Completion of Tier 2 and Benchmark 1, and concurrent enrollment in ECE-313
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ECE-308 Methods, Materials, and Management for Middle Childhood Education
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Focus on developmentally appropriate teaching practices in elementary classrooms (grades 4-6). Program models; learning environments; local, state, and national standards; assessment techniques; instructional approaches, and lesson planning for elementary students.
Prerequisite: Benchmark I Completed
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ECE-310 Middle Childhood: Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Science
(2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Curriculum, methods, and assessment in middle childhood science teaching for children ages 9 through 11. Knowledge and performances in the areas of planning, classroom management, instruction, and professional responsibilities of reflection, communication are the focus.
Prerequisite: Benchmark I Completed
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ECE-311 Middle Childhood: Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Math
(2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Methods and materials for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating mathematics curricula for elementary classrooms (grades 4-6). emphasis is placed on: 1) utilizing process skills, 2) fostering content knowledge in the mathematical areas, 3) assessment, 4) mathematical content instruction, and 5) building positive attitudes for the mathematical classroom. Students will continue to develop skills in the classroom environment while maintaining professional responsibilities for teaching at the elementary level.
Prerequisite: Benchmark I completion
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ECE-312 Middle Childhood: Curriculum and Methods for Social Studies
(2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Methods and materials for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating social studies curricula for elementary classrooms(grades 4-6). emphasis is placed on: 10 utilizing development skills, 2) fostering content knowledge in the content of social studies, 3) assessment, 4) social studies content instruction, and 5) building positive attitudes for the teaching of social studies in the classroom. Develop skills in the classroom environment and maintain professional responsibilities for teaching at the elementary level.
Prerequisite: Benchmark I completion
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ECE-313 Language Arts and Emergent Reading: Birth-Kindergarten
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Methods and materials for planning, implementing, and evaluating language arts with children Birth-Kindergarten. Emphasis is on developing emergent literacy skills and language arts.
Prerequisite: Completion of Tier 2 and Benchmark 1, and concurrent enrollment in ECE-305
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ECE-314 Middle Childhood: Curriculum and Methods Language Arts
(2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Methods and materials for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating reading/language arts curricula for elementary classrooms (grades 4-6). Emphasis is placed on: 1) utilizing development skills, 2) fostering content knowledge in the content of reading/language arts, 3) assessment, 4) reading/language arts content instruction, and 5) building positive attitudes for the teaching of reading/language arts in the classroom. Develop skills in the classroom environment and maintain professional responsibilities for teaching at the elementary level.
Prerequisite: Benchmark 1 Completion
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ECE-411 Early Childhood Curriculum: Mathematics
(3 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Mathematics curriculum planning for early childhood. Selection, organization, presentation, and evaluation of appropriate curricula.
Prerequisites: take ECE-421 , ECE-435 , and ECE-480
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ECE-414 Early Childhood Clinical Experience: Integrated Curriculum
(2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Development of competencies in planning, teaching, and evaluating the integrated curriculum for the early childhood period. Participation in an early childhood setting required.
Prerequisite: Benchmark I completion
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ECE-415 Early Childhood Curriculum: Science/Social Studies
(4 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Methods and materials for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating early childhood social studies and science curriculum.
Prerequisites: take ECE-421 , ECE-435 , and ECE-480
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ECE-421 Administration Of Early Childhood Programs
(2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
A study of program organization, program design, staffing, licensing, certification, equipment and facilities for operating early childhood education programs in a safe and healthy environment.
Completion of Tier 3: ECE-313 and ECE-305
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ECE-426 Classroom Management in the Primary Classroom
(2 cr.)
Repeatable for Credit: No
Advanced study of managing early childhood classrooms. Management of the physical environment, instructional context, including large and small groups, and social context; building a classroom community; encouraging collaborative learning; assessing management of early childhood classrooms; and analysis of classroom management programs. Microclinical in early childhood classrooms required.
Prerequisites: take ECE-421 , ECE-435 , and ECE-480
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