Integrated Design Minor

The minor requires eighteen credit hours. The three-credit course, ART 215 , Seeing and Being, is required. Students then choose three credits from each of three core categories, Design Thinking, Design Making, and Design Impact. The remaining six credits may be from any category the student chooses. Courses must be selected from at least three different departments and only nine credits may be counted toward both a student’s major requirements, other minor, and the Integrated Design minor (i.e. “double-dip”). An advisor for this minor will be assigned to each student.

Minimum grade of C- required.

Minor Requirements:

Core:

ART 215 - Seeing and Being Credit(s): 3

Core Design Project:

All students complete a team project that demonstrates the three core design concepts: Thinking, Making, and, Impact.

Design Thinking:

Core comprises of courses emphasizing ways of seeing, habits of mind, and processes of design and innovative problem solving. These courses provide a foundation in understanding design frameworks within related fields, and in developing approaches to knowledge building that link problem solving, user needs, and innovation.

ART 129 - Design for Non-Majors Credit(s): 3
ART 204 - Media/Design/Culture Credit(s): 3
CISC 101 - Principles of Computing Credit(s): 3
ENTR 350 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
LEAD 300 - Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation Credit(s): 3
MEEG 102 - Mechanical Engineering Computer-Aided Design Credit(s): 3
LARC 103 - Landscape and Field Sketching Credit(s): 3
LARC 232 - Foundations of Landscape Architecture Credit(s): 3
LARC 350 - Urban Design Studio Credit(s): 3

Design Making:

Core comprises courses that engage students in the hands-on facets of design. Studio and lab work, prototype building, and other experiential practices focused on “building to think” are the hallmark of these courses. Some of these courses would be specific to certain majors.

ART 180 - Digital Photography for Non-Majors Credit(s): 3
ART 231 - Introduction to Painting Credit(s): 3
ART 243 - Introduction to Printmaking Credit(s): 3
ART 250 - Introduction to Sculpture Credit(s): 3
ART 280 - Introduction to Photo and Video Credit(s): 3
ART 290 - Introduction to Ceramics Credit(s): 3
CISC 106 - General Computer Science for Engineers Credit(s): 3
CISC 275 - Introduction to Software Engineering Credit(s): 3
COMM 324 - Electronic Media Production Credit(s): 3
COMM 325 - Studio Television Production Credit(s): 3
GEOG 434 - Plan Sustainable Communities & Regions Credit(s): 3
MEEG 304 - Machine Design-Elements Credit(s): 3
LARC 150 - CAD for Site Design Credit(s): 3
LARC 330 - The Built Environment Studio Credit(s): 3
UAPP 418 - Traditional Architectural Materials Credit(s): 3

Design Impact:

Core comprises courses examining, and perhaps acting upon, the relationship between design activities and the many very difficult, real-world problems that challenge individuals, communities, and the world. These courses seek to raise awareness and develop the tools of social innovation - utilizing design to make a positive difference. Some of these courses would be specific to certain majors.

ART 400 - Visual Communications Practicum Credit(s): 3
CISC 374 - Educational Game Development Credit(s): 3
ELEG 498 - Senior Design I Credit(s): 3
ELEG 499 - Senior Design II Credit(s): 3
ENTR 455 - Startup Experience I Credit(s): 3
ENTR 456 - Startup Experience II Credit(s): 3
LEAD 101 - Global Contexts for Leadership Credit(s): 3
LEAD 411 - Topics in Leadership Dynamics Credit(s): 1-6
MEEG 401 - Senior Design Credit(s): 6
LARC 202 - History of Landscape Architecture Credit(s): 3
LARC 250 - Design Process Studio Credit(s): 3
UAPP 429 - Historic Preservation Theory and Practice Credit(s): 3
UAPP 430 - Methods in Historic Preservation Credit(s): 3

Note:

Substitutions for the above courses may be made with permission of the program director. Independent studies and special problems courses may also count toward the minor with the director’s approval.