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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.

DS 100Design in Culture and Context1
Subject
DS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
DS 200A Survey of Design Studies1

Select one of the following Design Foundations:

Subject
DS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.ncsu.edu
DS 292Special Topics in Design Studies ()1-6

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
DS 451Design Writing: Insight and Critique ()3

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.
DS 481Design Studies Senior Research Seminar2

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
DS 482Design Studies Capstone Seminar ()1

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
DS 483Design Studies Capstone Research Paper1

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
DS 492Special Topics in Design Studies ()1-6

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
DS 494Design Studies Internship ()1-6

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