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%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Develop design concepts
- Combine multidimensional processes and media
- Design unique products showcasing multidimensional design
- Utilize various industry tools to create products that meet academic and professional standards
- Demonstrate safe operation of tools, such as: large format printer, printing press, 3d printer, laser cutter, and vinyl cutter
- 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:
NoneDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Week 1 Introduction to Multidimensional Design
2. Week 2 Intro to Assignment #1: Wearable Art
3. Week 3 Wearable Art Lab, Go-to-market strategies
4. Week 4 No Class—National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
5. Week 5 Wearable Art Lab Continued
6. Week 6 Intro to Assignment #2: Vinyl Stickers (Assignment #1 due today)
7. Week 7 Intro to Assignment #3: Large-Scale Digital Design (Assignment #2 due today)
8. Week 8 Large-Scale Digital Art Lab
9. Week 9 Project Critique, Self-Evaluation and Divergent Thinking (Assignment #3 due today)
10. Week 10 No Class—Remembrance Day
11. Week 11 Intro to Assignment #4: Laser Cutting
12. Week 12 Laser Cutting Assembly and Post-Production
13. Week 13 Intro to Assignment #5: Package Design and 3D Applications/3D Printing (Assignment #4 due today)
14. Week 14 Package Design
15. Week 15 Package Design Assessment (Assignment #5 due today)
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Wearable Art | 1-6 | 20% |
| Vinyl Cut Decals | 1-6 | 20% |
| Large Scale Vinyl Applications | 1-6 | 20% |
| Laser Cut Design | 1-6 | 20% |
| Package Design | 1-6 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
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 |
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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.