Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major focuses on the principles and practices of design, encompassing various disciplines such as graphic design, product design, interior design, and user experience design. Students explore key areas including design theory, visual communication, prototyping, and digital design tools. The program emphasizes creativity, technical skills, and the understanding of design's role in society and industry. Graduates are prepared for careers in design agencies, product development, interior design firms, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of design theory and practice. - Develop skills in graphic design, product design, interior design, and user experience design. - Learn techniques for visual communication, prototyping, and digital design. - Explore the role of design in society and industry. - Understand the use of design tools and technologies. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the design field. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for design projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Design** - Overview of design principles, key concepts, and historical context. - Fundamentals of design theory and practice. 2. **Graphic Design** - Principles of graphic design, including typography, layout, and branding. - Techniques for creating effective visual communications. 3. **Product Design** - Fundamentals of product design, including concept development, prototyping, and manufacturing. - Techniques for designing functional and aesthetically pleasing products. 4. **Interior Design** - Principles of interior design, including space planning, material selection, and aesthetic coherence. - Techniques for creating functional and visually appealing interior spaces. 5. **User Experience Design** - Fundamentals of user experience design, including user research, interaction design, and usability testing. - Techniques for creating intuitive and user-centered digital experiences. 6. **Visual Communication** - Principles of visual communication, including color theory, composition, and storytelling. - Techniques for conveying messages effectively through visual media. 7. **Prototyping and Modeling** - Fundamentals of prototyping and modeling, including physical and digital prototypes. - Techniques for creating and testing design prototypes. 8. **Digital Design Tools** - Overview of digital design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and CAD software. - Techniques for using design tools to create and refine designs. 9. **Design in Society and Industry** - Exploration of the role of design in society and industry. - Techniques for addressing social and industrial challenges through design. 10. **Capstone Project in Design** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in graphic design, product design, interior design, or user experience design. - Techniques for delivering a polished and innovative design solution. **Assessment Methods:** - Design projects, graphic design portfolios, product design prototypes, interior design plans, user experience design reports, visual communication presentations, prototyping and modeling demonstrations, digital design tool applications, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Graphic Design: The New Basics" by Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips. - "Product Design" by Karl Ulrich. - "Interior Design" by John Pile. - "Don't Make Me Think" by Steve Krug. - "Visual Communication" by Paul Martin Lester. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of art, design, and digital technologies. Suitable for students interested in graphic design, product design, interior design, and user experience design. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Design and pursue professional certifications in graphic design, product design, interior design, or user experience design. **Target Audience:** Aspiring graphic designers, product designers, interior designers, user experience designers, and professionals seeking to specialize in design. This major equips students with the creative, technical, and practical skills needed to excel in design, supporting careers in design agencies, product development, interior design firms, and related fields.