8 courses with the subject DES, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
(PQ: ART1011 or ART1035; DES1031 and DES2111) Through the use of raster-based imaging software, the student will explore digital image creation and manipulation. The course focuses on workflow as well as software and hardware use—include the processing, saving, storage, printing, and display of such images. Refinement and development of the design process is emphasized as well as technical proficiency and practical application. A $75 course fee required. University of Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 . . . . . . . 2 cr DAL4235 Big Data Analytics and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PQ: DAL2235) This course is designed to expose participants to the core concepts and topics of Big Data, to teach the trends and evolution in the field, expose learners to visualization tools, and to give recommendations to software, relevant articles, and research material.
(PQ: DES3215 and DES3217 or concurrently enrolled; and COM1075 or COM1825) An advanced course designed to provide several research-based professional level projects. Emphasis is placed upon personal portfolio development, refinement and career preparation. A $75 course fee required.
(PQ: DES4313) As the second semester of a year-long capstone experience, this advanced course provides students with extended studio investigation in faculty-guided research in an area of the student’s choosing. This course may be used in substitution of an internship. A $75 course fee required.