The theories and methods of designing something appearing to sensibility of users will be learnt through design practices providing artifacts to our society.
The basic knowledge of the theories underling the methods of design and methods of their application are expected to be acquired.
✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
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Some findings acquired through the experiences of practical design will be introduced. |
Design, Symbol, Meaning, Emotion, Practice
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Theories and methods are explained, then the students try to apply them to design practice.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | PBL following basic lectures. | Complexity of the relationships between artifacts and emotion would be understood. |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
- Emotional Design. Why We Love (or Hate) Everyday Things (2004) Donald Norman. Basic Books, NY. (邦訳あり)
TBA
PBL 70%
Class contribution 30%
Having intention to involved in design practice.