DA 226 Multidimensional Design

School of Arts and Technology

DA 226 Multidimensional Design offers students a chance to explore technologies and industry tools to produce unique products that showcase different media. Students will be guided through the use of a diverse range of tools, after which they will create their own work using the same technologies. Students will focus on developing a unique creative style.

Prerequisites: DA 112 and DA 113 both with a minimum grade of 50%

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours60
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3
Lab (lab, field, computer)1

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Develop design concepts
  2. Combine multidimensional processes and media
  3. Design unique products showcasing multidimensional design
  4. Utilize various industry tools to create products that meet academic and professional standards
  5. Demonstrate safe operation of tools, such as: large format printer, printing press, 3d printer, laser cutter, and vinyl cutter
  6. Incorporate self-assessment techniques

Teaching and Learning Approach

A combination of theory-based lecture and context-based demonstration, with regular opportunity for hands-on participation.

Learning Resources

Required: DA112, DA113 Recommended: None

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Introduction to Multidimensional Design 2. Intro to Assignment 1 - Wearable Art 3. Wearable Art Lab 4. Intro to Assignment 2 - Vinyl Stickers 5. Intro to Assignment 3 - Large Scale Digital Art 6. Large Scale Digital Art Lab 7. Project Critique, Self Evaluation, Divergent thinking 8. Introduction to Assignment 4 - Laser Cutting 9. Laser Cutting Assembly and Post Production 10. Intro to Assignment 5 - 3D Applications / 3D printing 11. 3D Applications - Mentorship 12. 3D Applications 13. 3D Applications Project Assessment 14. Final Project work 15. Final Presentation

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
WearableArt1-620%
Vinyl Cut Decals1-620%
Large Scale Vinyl Applications1-620%
Laser Cutting1-620%
Multidimensional Design Self-GuidedProject 1-620%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.