Our Design Studies Pathway is ideal for students interested in design, drafting, and CAD.
PLEASE NOTE: Each course listed below is worth one credit. Students usually aim to complete 5 of these courses in a semester (earning a total of five credits), but are also welcome to complete more if they wish.
Introductory
DES1020: The Design Process
Students develop an understanding of design problems through research and select, generate and evaluate possible solutions.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
DES1050: CAD 1
Students develop basic knowledge and skills in computer-aided design (CAD).
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
DES1060: Technical Design & Drafting 1
Students develop basic knowledge, skills and techniques to draft drawings for visualizing and illustrating simple design
problems
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
DES1920: Design Project A
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS
courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
Intermediate
DES2055: CAD 2
Students develop intermediate knowledge and skills in computer-aided design (CAD).
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: DES1050: CAD 1