Design IV: Capstone

DESMA X 479.6P

In this thesis-oriented capstone course, Design Communication Arts students put all they've learned into action to tackle real-world design projects in the civic realm.

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What you can learn.

Experience a class that functions as closely to a studio/agency environment as possible
Working as a team, isolate a design problem in the civic realm
Research and develop a brand’s opportunities, including interviewing stakeholders
Identify and articulate brand strategy and goals
Build design assets and deliverables to communicate the brand positioning
Refine skills in brainstorming, researching, and group critique

About this course:

In this thesis-oriented capstone course, Design Communication Arts students put all they've learned into action to tackle real-world design projects in the civic realm. Public presentation, collaboration, observation, research, and problem-solving skills are emphasized.

Prerequisites

All core design courses or departmental approval.