ART 004 - Design Thinking

    Recent Professors
    Lucy Snow, Justin Nogarr
    Recent Semesters
    2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    2026FA Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    An interdisciplinary course that focuses on the art, history, and practice of design. Students will learn about the steps of Design Thinking and how to use digital tools such as laser cutters, CNC routers, and 3D printers. Students will apply their knowledge of Design practice to real world problems where they will research, ideate, write, and present potential design solutions. They will create prototypes, test them, reflect on results, and make improvements. Course content provides an overview of product design history, an introduction to using digital tools, and how to use the vocabulary of design to analyze and evaluate products. Meets Creative Art Requirement for general education.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 12:20pm–1:25pm