- Subject
- DS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
DS
9 courses with the subject DS, 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.
Select one of the following Design Foundations:
- Subject
- DS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
Special topics in Design Studies at the undergraduate level. Trial offerings of new or experimental courses in Design Studies. Enrollment requires permission of the department. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- DS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
This course will use writing to evaluate and critique contemporary design practice. Students will engage in a wide variety of writing forms, including personal essays, case study essays, critique and interviews. Students will also use visual thinking (concept mapping, illustration, visual essays) to explore methods of critical idea generation and to get more comfortable with the writing process. Students will be asked to compare and contrast how certain design theories are understood and applied within the different design disciplines (architecture, graphic design, industrial design, landscape architecture, fashion, fibers and new media) as well as in relation to science and humanity-based disciplines. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- DS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- ENG 101 and Sophomore Standing or above.
Advised Design Studies Elective (p. 1) Advised Design Studies Elective (p. 1) Advised Design Studies Elective (p. 1) Design History Elective (p. 5)
- Subject
- DS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
Students will meet on a weekly basis to discuss their individual research papers. Drafts of papers will be due at the end of the eighth week of class. Drafts will be read by the instructor, other instructors of the student's choosing, and by two other members of the class for critical analysis. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- DS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- DS 481 ; Design Studies Majors
Advised Design Studies Elective (p. 1) Advised Design Studies Elective (p. 1) Design History Elective (p. 5)
- Subject
- DS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
Special topics in Design Studies at the advanced undergraduate level. Trial offerings of new or experimental courses in Design Studies. Enrollment requires permission of the department. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- DS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
Supervised internships in museums, galleries, schools, or other approved venues, in which students are engaged in activities related to Design Studies. Students are responsible for transportation to and from internship. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department.
- Subject
- DS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Junior or Senior Standing in Design Studies Program ;
Source: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61