Graphic designers must often solve challenging problems beyond simple aesthetic choices, and design thinking is an approach to problem solving that can help designers tackle these types of problems. Students in this course will learn to define a complex design problem, research and empathize with the stakeholders affected by that problem, generate possible solutions via sketching, and then select a final solution to build, refine, prototype, and test. Emphasis will be placed on building skill in strategic, creative thinking.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Design thinking and user-centred design
- Empathy, user research, and personas
- Sketching, prototyping, and testing
- Ideation, strategy, and creative thinking
- Professional ethics and social responsibility
- Respectful design
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.