Students apply design thinking principles to learn a variety of
tools appropriate for digital product development, including
graphic, media, and software development tools. Students choose
and contract for the specific tools they plan to learn.
Athena Title
Design Thinking and Dev Tools
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate proficiency with at least one computer-based or Web-based authoring tool.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate proficiency with at least one computer-based or Web-based multimedia tool (e.g., drawing, photo editing, animation, video editing).
At the end of the course, participants will be able to design and develop a multimedia project that appropriately uses authoring and multimedia tools.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of design principles by writing a design journal that documents the design of an independent multimedia project and also integrates personal reflections and design decisions with the design literature.
Topical Outline
I. Tool Skill Development
A. Presentation Software Skill Development
1. Learn Tools Like Photoshop
2. Demonstrate Proficiency
B. Authoring Software Skill Development
1. Learn Tools Like Flash
2. Demonstrate Proficiency
II. Apply Knowledge and Skills
A. Design and Develop a Personally Meaningful Computer-based Product
B. Demonstrate Product in the Showcase
III. Apply Knowledge and Skills as Service Learning
A. Apply Technical Knowledge Skills in a Service Fashion
B. Provide 10 Hours of Service
IV. Learn Design Concepts
A. General Design Concepts
B. Visual Design Concepts
C. Personal Design Concepts
