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DESGN-6110-1: DC: Contemporary Design

Spring 2023

Subject: Graduate Design
Type: Seminar
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Level: Graduate

Campus: San Francisco
Course Dates: January 17, 2023 — May 07, 2023
Meetings: Mon 12:00-03:00PM, Hooper GC - GC3
Instructor: Randy Nakamura

Units: 3.0
Enrolled: 10/12

Description:

This course examines design practice in a contemporary context. What is contemporary about contemporary design? Particular focus is on graphic design, interaction design, industrial design and the places where they meet, overlap, or intersect. Readings can range from academic writing to journalism, the popular press, history, and blogs. The class may also include studio and site visits, films, and guest speakers in order to provide an expansive, global view of contemporary design and culture. Through their own critical writing, students will explore and join current conversations, looking at how these conversations influence and drive design.

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