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DCOM 2200: Advanced Design Studio: Emerging Technologies and Client Projects
Effective date
May 2026
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This advanced studio course combines professional client work with the exploration of emerging design technologies and methodologies. Students collaborate in teams to engage with real-world clients on complex design projects, employing advanced project management techniques to scope, plan, and execute innovative solutions. Emphasis is placed on integrating cutting-edge design trends and tools with strategic thinking, client management expertise, and professional communication. Through this course, students will develop industry-ready skills that blend advanced technical proficiency with creative problem-solving and ethical considerations in design practice.
Credits
5.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DCOM 2110.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe key freelancing practices, including client management, professionalism, and project scoping.
- Draft professional contracts and project documentation to support successful client relationships.
- Develop strategic pricing models that align with client goals, market standards, and project profitability.
- Lead client relationships through advanced communication and project management strategies.
- Apply team leadership and collaboration techniques in a professional context.
- Develop strategic approaches to design problems that consider business objectives and user needs.
- Create sophisticated design solutions that demonstrate mastery of current tools and technologies
- Critically assess the ethical implications of emerging design technologies and methodologies.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 49
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 24
Total Hours: 108
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 49
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 24
Total Hours: 108
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, production simulations, problem solving, practical labs and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Project |
30 |
Client projects |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
May include in-class exercises, assignments, quizzes/tests, and work-in-progress |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Instructor-led assignments |
Course topics
- Design trends
- New design technologies
- Multimedia and interactive approaches to design
- Professional communication
- Project management
- Collaboration strategies
- Design presentations
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.