Human Centered Design Courses


AD 111 – Human Centered Design: Shelters
4 credit hours
Offered: Fall

Introduction and exploration of the domestic landscape while examining how immediate surroundings inform behavior. Ideation and presentation techniques are developed and integrated with the technical aspects of design.


AD211- Human Centered Design: Social Goods
4 credit hours
Offered: Winter

Introduction to the process of defining and developing a product with an emphasis on value and semantics. Studio work is oriented toward realizing the artifact in the virtual and physical realm.

AD 311 – Human Centered Design: Concept and Technology
4 credit hours
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: AD 229, MF 134

Consolidation of social goods and shelters with applied concepts. Studio work is oriented toward applying material research and technological process. Emphasis placed on theoretical and portfolio development.

AD 411- Human Centered Design: Seminar
4 credit hours
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: AD 303, AD 329

Continued research and development of concepts and techniques related to personal interests in design and culture.

AD 440- Human Centered Design: BFA Seminar
4 credit hours
Offered: Winter
Prerequisites: AD 429

Continued development of conceptual and social concerns in preparation of professional portfolio.