Version 1.5 - General Catalog - UC Davis

2012-2014 General Catalog Course Supplement and Policies and Requirements Addendum25modern interior design theories. Interiors consideredin relation to buildings' exteriors, sites, and uses.Offered in alternate years. GE credit: ArtHum | AH,WE.—(III.) Housefield(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)145. History of Visual Communication (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:course 1; course 40A or 40B recommended. Priorityto Design majors. Historical developments of visualcommunication, concentrating on the technologicaland aesthetic development of graphic design; originsand manifestations of current issues in visualcommunication; provide framework for analysis ofcurrent and future trends in visual communication.GE credit: ArtHum | AH, VL, WE.— I. (I.) Drew(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)150A. Computer-Assisted Drawing forDesigners (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:courses 1 and 21; 14, 15, 16 recommendedor consent of instructor. Priority given toDesign majors. Computer assisted drawing andmodeling using a mid-level, multi-use CAD program.Basic architectural drawing and modeling techniquein both two-dimensional and three-dimensional CADenvironments. Not open for credit to students whohave taken course 150. GE credit: ArtHum | AH,VL.—I, II. (I, II.)(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)150B. Computer-Assisted Presentations forInterior Architecture (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1 and course 21; 14, 15, 16 recommendedor consent of instructor. Priority given toDesign majors. Computer-assisted architectural presentationincluding the development of complex 3Dmodels, techniques of photo-realistic rendering andcomputer simulation of movement through architecturaland interior space. Offered irregularly. GEcredit: ArtHum | AH, VL.(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)151. Type in Motion (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:courses 1, 14, 15, 16; course 115 recommendedor consent of instructor. Priority given toDesign majors. Fundamentals of creating motionbased,screen-based typography. Consideration ofnarrative structures, movement assemblage, andother visual languages, synthesized within anuanced understanding of typography within digitalspace. GE credit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—I. (I.) Drew(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)154. Visual Communication: MessageCampaign Design (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 115, course 116 or consent ofinstructor. Priority given to Design majors. Principlesand application of visual design strategies for projectsthat address a broad public audience. Emphasison design for social awareness/interaction/benefit.Creation of public visual-media campaign. Not openfor credit to students who have completed course152B. GE credit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—II, III, IV. (II, III,IV.) Verba(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)155A. Pattern, Form and Surface (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 113, 115 or consent of instructor.Priority given to Design majors. Experimentalapproaches to form-making through an examinationof pattern, form, and surface in historical and contemporarycontexts. Explorations of alternativedesign processes, methods, and materials that openup new possibilities for content creation and inventionin design practice. GE credit: VL.—II, III, IV. (II,III. IV.) Verba(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)157. Interactive Media II (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1, 14, 15, 16, 117; course 115recommended or consent of instructor. Priority toDesign majors. Technical and conceptual aspects ofcreating web sites that address current trends, suchas CSS for type and position and interactivity withActionScript. Attention to conceptual framework,visual design and user interaction design. Researchand written pre-production materials required. GEcredit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—III. (III.) Drew(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)159. Design for Understanding (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1, 14, 15, 16, 115, 116 or consentof instructor. Pass One open to Design majors.Principles of effective information display includingaspects of language, structure, legibility, sequencing,and context. Analysis of historical examples oftypographic, diagrammatic, and cartographic excellence.User-centered research. Development and presentationof iterative design prototypes. Design thatinforms, connects, and inspires. Offered in alternateyears. GE credit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—III. Verba(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)160. Textile Surface Design: Patterns andResists (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1, 14, 15, 16; course 60 or 70recommended or consent of instructor. Priority toDesign majors. Use of traditional and contemporaryprocesses to create images and patterns on fabricusing a variety of dyes, including direct applications,bound and mechanical resists. Emphasis onindividual exploration and interpretation of processesand techniques. May be repeated for creditone time with consent of instructor. GE credit:ArtHum | AH, VL.—II. (II.) Avila(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)161. Textile Surface Design: Screen andDigital Printing (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1, 14, 15, 16; course 60 or 70recommended or consent of instructor. Priority toDesign majors. Design of textiles and screen printingon fabrics; soft-product development; integration ofhand-produced and digitally generated imagery oncloth. GE credit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—IV. (IV.) Avila(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)170. Experimental Fashion & Textile Design(4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1, 14, 15, 16; course 77, 107 recommendedor consent of instructor. Priority to Designmajors. Experimental approaches to fashion and textiledesign. Emphasis on developing conceptualideas and translating them into one-of-a-kind garmentsand soft products. Exploration of a variety ofcurrent topics including sustainability, patterndesign, new technologies, and social activism. Maybe repeated one time for credit with consent ofinstructor. GE credit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—III. (III.)Avila(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)171. Fashion Drawing: Technical andIllustration (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1, 14, 15, 16; course 77 recommendedor consent of instructor. Priority to Designmajors. Exploration of fashion design processes forindustry within the social and physical context.Emphasis on two-dimensional conceptualization ofideas, garment construction, and ideation processesutilizing commercial textiles. Field trip required. GEcredit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—I. (I.) Avila(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)177. Computer-Assisted Fashion Design (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 77 or consent of instructor. Priorityto Design majors. Advanced exploration of appareldesign processes for industry and personal expressionwith emphasis on computer-assisted designapplications. Field trip required. GE credit:ArtHum | AH, VL.—III. (III.) Avila(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)179. Fashion Design: Signature Collection(4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 77, 107, 170 or 177 or consent ofinstructor. Priority to Design majors. Advancedexploration of fashion design with an emphasis onprofessional portfolio development and presentation.Emphasis on conceptualizing, designing, and fabricatinga cohesive line of wearable garments suitablefor presenting in a public fashion show. Not openfor credit to students who have taken more than 8units of course 191A. May be repeated one time forcredit. GE credit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—II. (II.) Avila(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)180A. Advanced Interior Design:Institutional Spaces (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1 and 21; 14, 15, 16 recommendedor consent of instructor. Priority to Designmajors. Advanced interior design problems focusedon complex institutional spaces. Introduction to buildingcodes related to interior design. Integration ofbuilding systems with interior design solutions. GEcredit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—II. (II.) Kessler(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)180B. Advanced Interior Architecture (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 180A or consent of instructor. Priorityto Design majors. Advanced problems in interiorarchitectural design emphasizing space planning forcorporate and institutional environments. Field tripsrequired. GE credit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—III. (III.) Kessler(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)185. Exhibition Design (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1, 14, 15, 16; courses 50, 115,150A recommended or consent of instructor. Priorityto Design majors. Design of cultural and commercialexhibition environments, including exhibition developmentand object selection, spatial planning andarchitectural finishes, object placement and staging,interpretive strategies, exhibition and promotionalgraphics. GE credit: ArtHum | AH, VL.—I. (I.)McNeil(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)186. Environmental Graphic Design (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 1, 14, 15, 16; course 115 recommendedor consent of instructor. Priority to Designmajors. Design of informational and directionalgraphics for the built environment. Application andintegration of typography, imagery and symbols intothe architectural landscape. Development of universalwayfinding and graphic navigational systems tohelp people find their way. GE credit: ArtHum | AH,VL.—II, IV. (II, IV.) McNeil(change in existing course—eff. spring 13)187. Narrative Environments (4)Studio—4 hours; lecture/discussion—2 hours. Prerequisite:course 185 or 186 or consent of instructor.Priority to Design majors. Design of storytelling environmentsand multi-sensory experiences for cultural,commercial, entertainment and public spaces. Interpretiveplanning and design for specific exhibit audiences.Manipulation of objects and theQuarter Offered: I=Fall, II=Winter, III=Spring, IV=Summer; 2013-2014 offering in parenthesesPre-Fall 2011 General Education (GE): ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Domestic Diversity; Wrt=Writing ExperienceFall 2011 and on General Education (GE): AH=Arts and Humanities; SE=Science and Engineering; SS=Social Sciences;ACGH=American Cultures; DD=Domestic Diversity; OL=Oral Skills; QL=Quantitative; SL=Scientific; VL=Visual; WC=World Cultures; WE=Writing Experience