School of Design
Fashion Design
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FAS 223 - Fashion Skills and Techniques IV School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Interpretation of advanced design concepts, using pattern making and elementary draping together as a system in the creation of shape and volume in garments.
PREREQ: FAS 222
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FAS 231 - Fashion Design Studio I School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Exploration and conceptual development of design ideas through the development of drawings of the stylized figure; fashion details; fabrics and textures; fashion techniques and skills.
PREREQ: FAS 121
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FAS 232 - Fashion Design Studio II School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Advanced exploration and conceptual development of design ideas through the development of drawings of the stylized figure; fashion details; fabrics and textures; fashion techniques and skills.
PREREQ: FAS 231
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FAS 270 - Experience Credit School of Design
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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FAS 300 - Selected Topics School of Design
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
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FAS 301 - Digital Presentation for Fashion Design School of Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
This course explores digital presentation media for fashion design. Students will create fashion, mood/inspiration, illustrations, flats and complete design presentations while exploring the vast selection of tools and methods within these media.
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FAS 322 - Fashion Design: Tailoring School of Design
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Materials, designs, and construction techniques in tailoring garments. Materials in relation to design, style trends, and presentation.
PREREQ: FAS 223 AND FAS 232
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FAS 323 - Fashion Design: Accessory Design School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Fundamentals of fashion accessory design. Concepts and execution of original designs in a variety of fashion accessories, such as hats, handbags, belts, gloves.
PREREQ: FAS 223 AND FAS 232
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FAS 332 - Fashion Design Studio III School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Advanced exploration and conceptual development of design ideas that integrate and contribute to the mastery of a variety of fashion techniques and skills including drawing, draping, flat pattern, garment construction, and tailoring.
PREREQ: FAS 223 AND FAS 232
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FAS 333 - Fashion Design Studio IV School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continued advanced exploration and conceptual development of design ideas that integrate and contribute to the mastery of a variety of fashion techniques and skills including drawing, draping, flat pattern, garment construction, and tailoring.
PREREQ: FAS 332
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FAS 335 - History of Fashion Design I: Origins and Revivals School of Design
3 credit(s) Irregularly
History of fashion design from ancient times to the eighteenth century. Recurrence of historic details in modern designs. Background in art history recommended.
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FAS 336 - History of Fashion Design II: Contemporary Trends School of Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Fashion design since the Industrial Revolution. Factors that influenced fashion design in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Background in art history recommended.
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FAS 341 - Fashion Computer Aided Pattern Design School of Design
3 credit(s)
Through use of industry-specific software, students develop competence in the basics of computer-aided apparel patternmaking.
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FAS 419 - Contemporary Issues in Fashion School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Considerations of fashion design in relationship with current issues such as sustainability, technology, economics, trends, health, aging, etc.
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FAS 422 - Fashion Design: Senior Collection I School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Creating and executing original designs by the two- and three-dimensional methods. Advanced studies and research in relationships of fabric, specific design, design category, style trend, and artistic innovation.
PREREQ: FAS 332 AND (FAS 322 OR FAS 323 )
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FAS 423 - Fashion Design: Senior Collection II School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Creating and executing original designs by the two- and three-dimensional methods in a simulated atelier environment for maximum applications of acquired design skills.
PREREQ: FAS 422
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FAS 428 - Social and Psychological Factors Influencing Clothing School of Design
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Application of social science concepts to the understanding of clothing over the life cycle.
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FAS 470 - Experience Credit School of Design
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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FAS 490 - Independent Study School of Design
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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FAS 499 - Honors Capstone Project School of Design
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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FAS 526 - Cultural Aspects of Clothing School of Design
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Global cultures; how dress and adornment enhance understanding of these cultures.
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FAS 530 - Problems in Environmental Arts School of Design
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Research in design, color, historic backgrounds applied to costume. Permission of Instructor.
Repeatable
Industrial Design
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IND 104 - Fundamentals of Industrial & Interaction Design School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Application of iterative design process in response to problem definition, production constraints and prototyping techniques. Discussion of social and environmental responsibilities within Industrial & Interaction Design professions.
PREREQ: DES 101 AND 103
COREQ: DES 102
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IND 204 - Industrial Design: Technical Graphics School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
True-scale perspective systems, orthographic projections, board skills, and presentation techniques.
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IND 270 - Experience Credit School of Design
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing
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IND 271 - Principles of Industrial Design I School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Theoretical and technical elements, principles, and methodology. Development of the intellectual base, philosophical attitude, and manipulative skills that permit innovative solutions to product design problems.
COREQ: IND 204
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IND 272 - Principles of Industrial Design II School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Basic design problems incorporating mechanical and electrical power systems, production constraints, and simple hand-to-product human-factor considerations.
PREREQ: IND 271 AND IND 204
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IND 273 - Principles of Industrial Form I School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Generation of planer and geometric form as related to materials, tools, and machine processes.
COREQ: IND 271
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IND 274 - Principles of Industrial Form II School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Analysis and generation of additive, subtractive, and deformative curvilinear form as related to materials, tools, and machine processes.
PREREQ: IND 271 AND IND 204
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IND 276 - Industrial Design: Visualization and Representation School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Visualization, object representation, and presentation techniques examining the interaction between traditional drawing and technology as a means to communicate.
PREREQ: IND 271 AND IND 204
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IND 280 - Intertnational Course School of Design
1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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IND 373 - Production Processes: Metals School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Transforming metal into appropriate product forms by various mass production processes. Relationship of personal sensitivity to the logical formation of metal products.
PREREQ: IND 272 AND IND 274 AND IND 276
COREQ: IND 375 AND IND 377
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IND 374 - Production Processes: Plastics School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Transforming plastic material into appropriate product forms by various mass production processes. Relationship of personal sensitivity to logical formation of plastic products.
PREREQ: IND 373 AND IND 375
COREQ: IND 376
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IND 375 - Human Factors For Designers School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: IND 673
Human factors, ergonomics, and anthropometric considerations in the human-product-environment relationship.
PREREQ: IND 272 AND IND 274 AND IND 276
COREQ: IND 373 AND IND 377
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IND 376 - Digital Surface Modeling School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: IND 676
The use of three-dimensional surface modeling as visual communication. Design exploration and production tools as used to communicate intent to clients, modelers, engineers, and manufacturers.
COREQ: IND 374
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IND 377 - Industrial Design: Typography Studio School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Application of two-dimensional principles to the generation of three-dimensional typographic projects. The meaning of a text as it relates to surface structures, objects, image juxtapositions, and formal relationships.
PREREQ: IND 272 AND IND 274 AND IND 276
COREQ: IND 373 AND IND 375
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IND 379 - Industrial Design: Primary and Secondary Research School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to design based on insights into human behavior, culture, and environment. Students will observe and document interpersonal interaction, environments, and the products people use. Emphasis on identifying specific user needs.
PREREQ: IND 373, 375 and 377
COREQ: IND 374 and 376
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IND 471 - Multidisciplinary Product Development School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: IND 671
Exposure to multidisciplinary design process in which multiple perspectives shape the goals and help determine the final outcome of the development process.
PREREQ: IND 374 AND IND 376
COREQ: IND 479
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IND 472 - Industrial Design: Product Systems School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Systematic analysis of human tasks and work sequences. Development of design criteria and specialized product environments and work stations. Problem definition and application of criteria to the design of complex products.
PREREQ: IND 379 AND IND 471 AND IND 479
COREQ: IND 476
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IND 476 - Industrial Design: Environmental Practicum School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Systematic analysis of human spatial and graphic environment. Space analysis and visual communication: exhibit design; industrial, commercial, and public spaces; and products.
PREREQ: IND 471 AND IND 477 AND IND 479
COREQ: IND 472
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IND 478 - Symbology and Semiotics in Industrial Design School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to semiotic communication theories as they relate to industrial design. Structural representation will be explored in both two and three-dimensional problem solving.
PREREQ: IND 374 AND IND 376
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IND 479 - Industrial Design Interface School of Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: IND 679
Development of time-based interactions promoting expanding paradigms, better understanding, greater productivity, and ease of use through the use of adaptive interfaces. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: IND 374 AND IND 376 AND IND 379
COREQ: IND 471
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IND 481 - Ethnography and Culture in Design School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Project-oriented course introduces students to design solutions based on insights into people’s natural behavior, culture, and environment. Requires field research into how people actually live, utilizing documentation and design research methods. Offered only in London for design majors.
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IND 499 - Honors Capstone Project School of Design
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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IND 571 - Industrial Design: Product Practicum School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Developing company-oriented products for domestic, commercial, and industrial markets; associated packaging and displays. Balance between corporate and user needs: materials, production limitations, distribution, and marketing patterns.
PREREQ: IND 471 AND IND 477 AND IND 479
COREQ: IND 573 AND (IND 577 OR IND 578 )
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IND 572 - Industrial Design: Advanced Problems School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Identification and solution of product problems based on industry-wide developments and societal needs. Appropriate and comprehensive solutions sought, developed, and communicated using professional-level techniques.
PREREQ: IND 571 AND IND 573 AND (IND 577 OR IND 578 )
COREQ: IND 574
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IND 573 - Industrial Design: Thesis Research School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Comprehensive design document showing both critical and creative thinking. Both written and visual information are stressed in the final product.
PREREQ: IND 471 AND IND 477 AND IND 479
COREQ: IND 571 AND (IND 577 OR IND 578 )
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IND 574 - Industrial Design: Thesis School of Design
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Research, analysis, and solution of a major design problem selected by the student to further his or her professional career.
PREREQ: IND 571 AND IND 573 AND (IND 577 OR IND 578)
COREQ: IND 577
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IND 577 - Industrial Design: Philosophy and Ethics School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Historical perspective. Contemporary position and responsibilities of the industrial designer in a technological/electronic society. Interplay with associated disciplines.
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IND 578 - Industrial Design: Professional Practices School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Business organizations, design management and planning. Relations with clients, office organization and management; proposals and contracts, estimating, and elementary accounting. Protection of designs, patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
Interior Design
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ISD 205 - Drafting for Designers School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Drafting elements and techniques used to solve three-dimensional designs with definitive drawings that accurately describe information required for manufacture and construction.
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ISD 352 - Interior Design: Contract School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Design of large office complexes, public use interiors, and service/care facilities. Individual activity; group interaction; cross-cultural relationships, requirements for people who are disabled; and health, safety, comfort, and technological factors for contract space design.
PREREQ: ISD 351
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ISD 354 - Architectural Systems for Designers School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Basic structural theory, building processes, systems, materials, and code requirements for the design of new construction and remodeling. Vocabulary of architectural communication.
PREREQ: ISD 353 OR EDI 341
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ISD 380 - International Course School of Design
1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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ISD 480 - International Course School of Design
1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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ISD 499 - Honors Capstone Project School of Design
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
Museum Studies
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MUS 300 - Selected Topics School of Design
1-6 credit(s) Irregulary
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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MUS 380 - International Course School of Design
1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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MUS 405 - Print Curatorship School of Design
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: MUS 705
The origins and development of printmaking media are highlighted. Emphasizing the study of original prints by Durer, Rembrandt, Whistler, Picasso, and Rauschenberg in the University Art Collection. Additional work required of graduate students.
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MUS 407 - Collections Management School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 607
Administration and operation of a museum collection, including registration, cataloging, storage techniques, conservation, insurance, shipping, handling. Computer registration, photographic documentation systems, and other information retrieval systems. Laboratory experience in SU Art Collections. Additional work required of graduate students.
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MUS 408 - Public Learning in Museums School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 708
Examine the educational role of museums in society. Study contemporary educational theory, audience development, and accessibility issues within the museum context. Additional work required of graduate students.
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MUS 409 - Museum Management School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 709
Principles of effective leadership; mission, vision, and values; board, staff, executive relationships; civic engagement; assembling workforce; fiscal procedures; budget development. Short and long term goals planning. Direct experience with local museum professionals. Additional work required of graduate students.
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MUS 412 - Museum Development School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 712
Understanding philanthropy and the fundamentals of successful fundraising, articulating a case for support, building endowment, capital campaigns, special events, planned giving, corporate and foundational support, practicing stewardship, the development profession. Additional work required of graduate students.
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MUS 414 - Tourism, Museums and Heritage Sites School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 614
This course explores cultural tourism in relation to museums and heritage sites.
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MUS 416 - Making History, Building Community: Debates and Themes in Museum Interpretation School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: MUS 616
Explores the role of history museums and their companion spaces - historic sites, national parks, memorials and monuments - in shaping understanding of the past, the interpretive challenges that arise with public engagement
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MUS 500 - Selected Topics School of Design
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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MUS 503 - Introduction to Museum Studies School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The museum’s historical development and its role in modern society. Curatorial methodologies, research techniques, professional ethics, and effective writing. Permission of instructor
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MUS 504 - Administrative Challenge and Change in Museums School of Design
3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Organizational change and current practice will be explored through visits to New York City museums and galleries. Presentations will be given by museum professionals.
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MUS 506 - Ethnographic Curatorship School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Overview of important theoretical and practical challenges facing curators of history and anthropology, using theoretically grounded and case-study based readings. Students also have the opportunity for hands-on experience with collections through a final exhibition project.
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MUS 508 - Identifying Materials, Processes & Techniques College of Visual and Performing Arts
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Students will examine, identify, and understand various techniques and materials used in the wide range of objects that populate permanent collections, an essential skill for museum collection professionals, curators, and historians.
PREREQ: none
COREQ: none
Textiles
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TXT 211 - Patterns of Repeat School of Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Study man-made and natural patterns and explore methods of creating repeat and engineered patterns for a variety of design applications. Emphasis on importance of theories of human perception relative to visual repetition.
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TXT 290 - Independent Study School of Design
1-6 credit(s)
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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TXT 313 - Dyework Design School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Students explore a variety of dye applications including Batik, other resist techniques such as folding and stitching, and discharge. There is an emphasis on integrated design of cloth and applications, including garments.
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TXT 314 - Textile Handprinting School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: TXT 614
Screen printing repetitive and engineered designs on fabric. Design process, color formulas, and screen preparation. Additional work required of graduate students.
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TXT 316 - Computer-Aided Pattern Design School of Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: TXT 616
Digital design for the development of decorative patterns. Motif manipulation, color selection, repeat techniques, and presentation methods. Additional work required of graduate students.
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TXT 322 - Dyeing to Weave School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Explore the relationship between dyeing and weaving cloth on the floor loom. Some of the processes include warp-painting, woven shibori and ikat. Natural dyeing with both indigo and other plant materials will be investigated.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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TXT 323 - Experimental Textiles and Materials School of Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Provides students with experiences of material creation, manipulation, and surface techniques. Explores textile production via technology including machine knitting, digital printing and machine embroidery. Other techniques included as applicable.
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TXT 324 - Textiles Synthesis School of Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: TXT 624
Focus on experimentation with fibers composition utilizing quilting, appliqué, embroidery, beading, lace-making and other processes. Emphasis on compositional balance of color, form, contrast, texture and imagery. Additional work required of graduate students.
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TXT 325 - Interlocking Fibers and Materials School of Design
3 credit(s) Every semester
Emphasis on applying techniques to the creation of a pliable plane for a variety of 2-D and 3-D applications. Explorations into traditional and non-traditional materials and processes.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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TXT 326 - Environmental Textiles School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: TXT 626
Focus on processing and manipulation of pliable fibers into three-dimensional forms for wearable or site-specific applications. Students will use various structural supports to create mass and volume. Additional work required of graduate students.
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TXT 327 - Textiles in Context School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: TXT 627
Research textile parameters from the perspective of student’s design specializations. Design and fabricate cloth and finished projects for those applications. Emphasis on creative problem solving and investigating qualities of textiles within different mediums. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: TXT 211 OR TXT 316
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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TXT 380 - International Course School of Design
1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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TXT 400 - Selected Topics School of Design
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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TXT 470 - Experience Credit School of Design
1-6 credit(s)
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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TXT 490 - Independent Study School of Design
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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TXT 537 - Advanced Computer-Aided Pattern Design School of Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Individual research of advanced computer-aided design methods.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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