IAT 394 - Interaction Design Workshop II

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Credit Hours: 3
Instructors: Russell Taylor

Location: SFU Surrey, Room 3040
Semester: Fall 2008

Course Description:

An optional fourth course and directed study.  Participants must receive approval for their topics from the Field School instruction team prior to departure to Italy.  Students can work individually or in teams on research or applied projects.  Research must contribute to the ongoing ItaliaDesign repository.  Projects focus on furthering knowledge of Italian Design and Innovation practices and extending the course concepts.

Course Objectives:

Learning outcomes expected for students include:

• Guided Independent Study and Directed Study

Delivery Method:

Lecture (LEC)


Learning Activities + Evaluation:

Grading will be based on team based or individual course projects in consultation with instructors.
Research Documentation:  25%
Preliminary Project Brief:  35%
Final Project:  40%


Texts, Resources + Materials:

Reference Texts:
“Design Directory Italy” by Ross King

“Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling” by Ross King

“Brunelleschi's Dome” by Robert Lumley & John Foot

“Italian Cityscapes:  Culture and Urban Change in Contemporary Italy” by John Foot; Modern Italy

Prerequisites:

Completion of 48 credits, including IAT 391, 392 and 393.




Last Updated: June 16, 2008

These course outlines are drafts and are subject to change.