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DESIGN STUDIES (DS)
DS 101 — INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE DESIGN
3 credits. This survey class will be an introduction to the technical and conceptual ways of working in Textile Design. Students will participate in three five week modules: one module introducing print and dye concerns, one module introducing off-loom processes, and one module introducing structural enrichment techniques and concepts. Each module will include a series of introductory exercises leading to a final larger project. The work in each module will be supported by short readings and slide lectures highlighting historical and contemporary work. Course fee: yes. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 120 — DESIGN: FUNDAMENTALS I 3 credits. Elements and principles of design. Lecture and studio experience relevant to design of the visual environment. Requisites: None Course Designation: Level - Elementary L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 130 — INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE 3 credits. This course is an introduction to interior architecture, as a discipline and as a profession. We will examine the ways in which interior environments impact our lives, and the challenges and responsibilities faced by those who work in this field. Topics include: the history of interior design as a profession; the increased professionalization of interior design; the relation of interior design to other design disciplines (such as architecture and furniture design); the social, economic, and environmental issues that impact design; the role of emerging technologies (including digital media); design research and documentation; the elements and principles of design; the identification and observation of quality work in both commercial and residential settings; contemporary trends in taste and aesthetics; and the application of design research methods to a real- world project. This course will provide students with the foundation necessary to continue as interior architecture majors. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2020
DS 140 — VISUAL THINKING - FORM AND SPACE
3 credits. Manual and digital techniques for idea exploration, concept development, and design presentation using a variety of media. Coursework will include projects in hand drawing techniques and professional design software. Gain heightened attention to detail, form, light, shade, and shadow; learn to understand the relationship of two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional objects; learn to explore multiple design solutions visually; convey technical information; and professionally communicate design concepts. All of this is done with the intention to introduce visual communication, visual thinking, visual inspiration and visual representation. Projects throughout the semester build on the concepts and skills introduced during lectures and demonstrations. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 150 — VISUAL THINKING - PIXELS AND PENCILS 3 credits. Explores visual media as a means of describing what exists, as a method for generating ideas for what could be, and for professionally communicating a design concept. Projects will utilize hand drawing techniques as well as professional design software. Supports the proficiency of technical skills while teaching essential methods for creative practice. Learn to move fluidly across platforms to visually explore possibilities, refine ideas, and professionally communicate design plans. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 153 — SEWN CONSTRUCTION I 3 credits. Introduces the principles of sewn construction and addresses the physical and aesthetic properties of fiber and fabrics in the context of apparel design. The studios address skills necessary to plan and construct basic garments. Lectures, hands-on studios, and critiques explore the fundamentals of apparel structure and emphasize the interrelationship of fabric, design and apparel construction as well as the creative, expressive potential of materials and making. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 154 — SEWN CONSTRUCTION II 3 credits. Emphasizes specialty fabrics, finishes and complex construction such as matching plaids and working with pile fabrics. Introduces pattern manipulation through basic flat patternmaking principles. Design and fabricate an original collection of garments for a target customer and will develop and construct two of the garments. Requisites: DS 153 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023
DS 210 — FASHION ILLUSTRATION
3 credits. Introduction to visual communication of apparel design concepts using selected media. Focus is on drawing the fashion figure, using special techniques, with emphasis on the relationship of figure, garment, fabric, texture, and pattern. Requisites: DS 120 and DS 154 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 215 — PATTERNMAKING FOR ACCESSORIES 3 credits. The principles and theories of flat pattern, drafting and draping methods for 3D accessories are explored. The principles of patternmaking are applied to headwear, handbags and footwear. Students complete projects that require designing, patterning and constructing hats, bags and footwear. Requisites: DS 153 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2020 DS 220 — DESIGN: FUNDAMENTALS II 3 credits. Elements and principles of three-dimensional design. Lecture and studio experience relevant to design and analysis of the spatial environment. Requisites: DS 120 and (M E 160 or ART 112) Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 221 — PERSON AND ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS 3 credits. Effects of building and outdoor spaces on people over the life course. Requisites: None Course Designation: Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 222 — INTERIOR DESIGN I 4 credits. Understanding and applying the process of solving design problems of interiors. Space planning; selection and use of furnishings and materials; preparation of presentations. Requisites: DS 220 and declared in Interior Architecture program Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 223 — INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 credits. Building components, construction, interpretation of working drawing, and the process of project development. Requisites: DS 222 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022
DS 224 — INTERIOR MATERIALS AND FINISHES
3 credits. The materials used in interior environments are immense, diverse and constantly changing. This course will focus on the composition of materials, their uses, and how they affect human health and well being. Requisites: Declared in Interior Architecture program Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 225 — APPAREL DESIGN I 3 credits. Basic principles and elements of design as they apply to apparel. Emphasizing both process and product, students analyze fashion trends and practical problems while developing and executing original designs. Requisites: DS 210 and 253 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS/ART 226 — TEXTILE DESIGN: OFF-LOOM CONSTRUCTION 3 credits. Studio design problems in two and three dimensional off-loom constructions; off-loom weaving, looping, and knotting; historical reference and contemporary application. Requisites: DS 120 and 153 Course Designation: Level - Elementary L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2021 DS 227 — TEXTILE DESIGN: PRINTING AND DYEING I 3 credits. Surface design developed in print and resist techniques using historic and contemporary methods. Requisites: DS 101 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2022 DS 228 — TEXTILE EMBELLISHMENT I 3 credits. Historic and contemporary design techniques for embellishing textiles; including embroidery, beadwork and appliqué. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS/ART 229 — TEXTILE DESIGN: WEAVING I 3 credits. The relationship of hand weaving to textural surfaces and sculptural forms are examined through the study of problems including structure, pattern, composition, and additional conceptual technical possibilities. Content is explored in the development of individual direction and in relationship to the discussion of historical and contemporary textiles and other works of art. Allows students to pursue an advanced investigation of concept and technique of hand-woven cloth. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023
DS 321 — PROBLEM-DEFINITION: DESIGN PROGRAMMING
3 credits. Programming is the problem definition phase of design process. An architectural or design program is used to guide the design process and to evaluate design solutions. A variety of design programming approaches, tools, and techniques are presented. Opportunity to develop skills in preparing a design program document that includes multiple user-needs and principles of environment-behavior interaction. Requisites: DS 221 and sophomore standing Course Designation: Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 322 — INTERIOR DESIGN II 4 credits. Design of residential interiors including space planning, lighting design, selections of materials and furniture, professional communication of design solutions. Emphasis on the aesthetic and functional needs of the family and residents with special needs. Requisites: DS 222 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 327 — TEXTILE DESIGN: MANUAL/COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGERY AND PATTERN 3 credits. Pattern design for textiles, wallpaper and other applications (motif, layout, repeats, colorways, coordinates), using various manual and digital creation methods. Development of imagery, design concepts, collaboration and presentation. Requisites: None Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 341 — DESIGN THINKING FOR TRANSFORMATION 3 credits. Students will learn design thinking techniques to enhance creative analysis and problem solving. Students will directly apply what they have learned to a variety of human centered design challenges. Students will innovate, prototype, and test designs that address real-word problems with real-world constraints and the limitations of technology. Projects range from ways to improve everyday situations to community issues. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023
DS 355 — HISTORY OF FASHION, 1400-PRESENT
3 credits. Changing form and meaning of costume in the West from Renaissance to present. Dress considered in relation to social/cultural milieu and as an art form. Includes treatment of the body; ethnic/class variations; couture; "antifashion". Requisites: Junior standing Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2022 DS 361 — DESIGN-RELATED INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE 1-6 credits. In-depth study of art/design concepts and/or practice in a specific culture. Each class looks at cultural issues through a particularized design-related lens. Students live and work in the country they are studying. Requisites: DS 120 or ART 104 Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions DS/ART HIST 363 — AMERICAN DECORATIVE ARTS AND INTERIORS: 1620- 3-4 credits. Interdisciplinary study of the design, production, and consumption of household objects and their American domestic settings, 17th through the early 19th centuries. Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Breadth - Humanities Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2016 DS 401 — FIT ACCESSORIES DESIGN 1-6 credits. Provides equivalency for accessory design courses completed at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) by Textiles Fashion Design majors as part of the FIT visiting student program. This is not a course that can be enrolled in at UW-Madison Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions DS 402 — FIT ADVERTISING AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS 1-6 credits. Provides equivalency for advertising and marketing communications courses completed at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) by Textiles Fashion Design majors as part of the FIT visiting student program. This is not a course that can be enrolled in at UW-Madison Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions
DS 403 — FIT COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOUNDATION
1-6 credits. Provides equivalency for communication design foundation courses completed at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) by Textiles Fashion Design majors as part of the FIT visiting student program. This is not a course that can be enrolled in at UW- Madison Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions DS 404 — FIT FASHION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1-6 credits. Provides equivalency for fashion business management courses completed at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) by Textiles Fashion Design majors as part of the FIT visiting student program. This is not a course that can be enrolled in at UW-Madison Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions DS 405 — FIT FASHION DESIGN 1-6 credits. Provides equivalency for fashion design courses completed at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) by Textiles Fashion Design majors as part of the FIT visiting student program. This is not a course that can be enrolled in at UW-Madison Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions DS 406 — FIT TEXTILE DESIGN AND SCIENCE 1-6 credits. Provides equivalency for textile design and science courses completed at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) by Textiles Fashion Design majors as part of the FIT visiting student program. This is not a course that can be enrolled in at UW-Madison Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions DS 407 — FIT RELATED AREA 1-6 credits. Provides equivalency for related area courses completed at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) by Textiles Fashion Design majors as part of the FIT visiting student program. This is not a course that can be enrolled in at UW-Madison Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions DS 421 — HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS I: ANTIQUITY THROUGH 18TH CENTURY 3 credits. This course surveys the history of architecture, interiors, furnishings and decorative arts from antiquity to the mid-19th century. Lectures and readings introduce major design cultures and movements, emphasizing the role of social, economic, political, technological, and aesthetic factors in the shaping design. Requisites: DS 120 or (ART HIST 201 and ART HIST 202) Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022
DS 422 — HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS II: 19TH AND 20TH
CENTURIES
3 credits. This course surveys the history of architecture, interiors, furnishings and decorative arts from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century. Lectures and readings introduce major design cultures and movements, emphasizing the role of social, economic, political, technological, and aesthetic factors in the shaping design. Requisites: DS 421 or (ART HIST 201 and 202) Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 427 — TEXTILE DESIGN: PRINTING AND DYEING II 3 credits. Focuses on silkscreen printing. Discharge, burnout, and chemical resist processes, specific to screen printing, will be introduced. Students will be asked to develop conceptual ideas and explore alternative ways of producing images. Requisites: DS 227 and 327 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2022 DS 428 — TEXTILE EMBELLISHMENT II 3 credits. Opportunity to continue creative research introduced in Textile Embellishment I, with a special emphasis on student driven design. Advance skill and vision using traditional and experimental ways of altering and enriching the surface of pliable materials using techniques such as stitching, embroidery, beading, and fabric collage. Identify and pursue individual conceptual concerns. Readings, formal and informal presentations, group and individual critiques will support the work. Presentation of research will include formal power point talks and physical presentation of the completed textile works. Requisites: DS 228 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 429 — TEXTILE DESIGN: WEAVING II 3 credits. Analysis of complex or compound hand weave techniques. Individual development of solutions to problems of structural textile design. Requisites: DS/ART 229 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 430 — HISTORY OF TEXTILES 3 credits. Designs and meanings and interrelationships of textiles in selected cultures and time periods. Requisites: None Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023
DS 561 — TEXTILES: SPECIFICATIONS AND END USE ANALYSIS
3 credits. Physical textile testings are studied. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation of textiles intended for use as apparel and for interiors. Writing specifications, and minimum performance standards are also discussed. Requisites: DS 224 or DS 251 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 570 — DESIGN AND FASHION EVENT MANAGEMENT 3 credits. Production of a student-driven, student-centered design and fashion event presents the framework for advanced experience and study for upper-level students. This course provides the opportunity to study and to actively engage in high-level interdisciplinary exploration and collaboration. Transferring discipline-specific skills to a new context, students will learn methods for testing, review, and revision to develop problem-solving skills and communication. The course encourages teamwork as well as crossdisciplinary understanding and appreciation. Requisites: DS 270 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2020 DS/COMP SCI 579 — VIRTUAL REALITY 3 credits. Introduces students to the field of virtual reality and focuses on creating immersive, interactive virtual experiences. Survey topics include historical perspectives on virtual reality technology, computer graphics and 3D modeling, human perception and psychology, human computer interaction and user interface design. This course is designed for students with backgrounds in Computer Science, Engineering, Art, Architecture and Design. Students will work in interdisciplinary teams on projects, culminating in a final event that will be showcased to the public. While not an official uisite, the class will be technologically motivated; therefore students should be comfortable learning new software. The class will utilize publicly available game design software which provides tools and services for the creation of interactive content. While not necessary, students may find it helpful to have taken classes in programming and computer graphics (such COMP SCI 559: Computer Graphics) or in 3D modeling (such as ART 429: 3D Digital Studio I or DS 242: Visual Communication II). Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023
DS 601 — INTERNSHIP
1-8 credits. Enables students with supervised internships to earn academic credit while engaged in a professional experience in design studies related fields. Course intended for juniors and seniors in Design Studies. Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Workplace - Workplace Experience Course Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 620 — VISUAL THINKING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING 3 credits. Visual thinking's theoretical foundations are paired with visual thinking skills, tools, and applications. The format explores the way these can be combined while thinking critically and engaging with problem solving methodologies such as design thinking. Theoretical foundations include the elements and principles of design, the processes of visual narrative, and perceptual theories. Skills and applications include manual sketching, 3D visualization and modeling, data visualization, image manipulation, graphic design, video presentation, multimedia, design for 3D printing and fabrication, diagramming, digital rendering, and graphic design. Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Summer 2022 DS 622 — INTERIOR DESIGN III 4 credits. Design of commercial interiors with emphasis on design process, programming, space planning, selection of interior materials, furniture, and lighting. Field trip required. Requisites: DS 322 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 623 — INTERIOR DESIGN IV 4 credits. Design of commercial interiors with emphasis on acoustics, codes, costs, specifications, details, and visual presentation. Field trip required. Requisites: DS 622 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 624 — INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 credits. Prepares Interior Architecture majors to launch their careers in design. Become cquainted with aspects of the interior design profession: how an office works, the project delivery process in interior design practice, and post-graduation material preparation. Requisites: DS 322 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023
DS 626 — INTERIOR DESIGN V
4 credits. Provides the opportunity to explore and refine interior design skills while responding to current events and the ever changing world around us. Follow the design process from research, programming, conceptual and schematic design, full design development and presentation. All aspects of designing an interiors project in detail will be addressed, including space planning, interior architectural articulation, furniture selection, finish selection, detailing of custom elements, rendering, website development for client presentation, and more. Requisites: DS 623 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS/LAND ARC 639 — CULTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT 3 credits. The course explores cultural values embedded in buildings through understanding physical configurations, social organizations, practiced/ symbolic/representational aspects of buildings. The course covers a wide range of cultures and the built environments they produce including examples from the Americas, the Middle East, as well as those of the many ethnic minorities in the U.S. Requisites: Junior standing Course Designation: Ethnic St - Counts toward Ethnic Studies requirement Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 DS 641 — ADVANCED DESIGN THINKING FOR TRANSFORMATION 3 credits. An empathetic, human-centered perspective that uses Design Thinking and draws from historical precedence and current research from a variety of fields to help solve complex and persistent problems such as student mental health awareness and lack of clean drinking water. Utilizes advanced design thinking techniques to enhance creative analysis and problem solving to address real-word problems with real-world constraints and the limitations of technology. Projects range from ways to improve everyday situations to community issues. Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Summer 2022 DS 642 — TASTE 3 credits. Exploration of the idea of taste - both "good" and "bad", in "popular" and "high" culture. Cross-cultural readings from theoretical and historical perspectives, relating to architecture, landscape, public space, art, and clothing. Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2020
DS 679 — RESEARCH METHODS IN DESIGN
3 credits. Future designers need to have critical research knowledge and skillsets that include mastery of various research methods, related issues, and practical experiences in understanding and interpreting quantitative or qualitative research. Design research allows designers to be involved directly with objects, products, and environments they design through human-centered inquiry. The major concepts addressed include design research and its influence on the practice of design, generating research questions, critical literature review, research evaluation, data management and analysis, and various research strategies, all geared toward application to various design practices. Requisites: Senior standing Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 680 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS 2-4 credits. Individual study for seniors completing theses for Human Ecology honors degrees as arranged with a faculty member. Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Honors - Honors Only Courses (H) Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2016 DS 690 — SENIOR THESIS 2-4 credits. Individual study for seniors completing theses as arranged with a faculty member. Requisites: Consent of instructor Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2023 DS 699 — INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-6 credits. Directed study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a faculty member. Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2023
