BA in Design Arts and Practice - Object Design in Tucson United States | University of Arizona

Explore design studies centered on 3D creations, ranging from unique pieces to mass-produced items, encompassing handheld devices, portable goods, furnishings, furniture systems, and beyond.
DAP students will cultivate essential conceptual and technical abilities to craft objects and experiences across various scales and mediums.
Through project-based learning, you'll enhance your problem-solving skills, innovate using technology, and devise visual solutions for challenges like climate change, social equity, identity representation, education, water scarcity, local wildfires, and data interpretation. Historical, theoretical, and academic coursework will establish cultural contexts to deepen research and practical applications.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Design Exploration: Students will acquire knowledge of design heritage, implement design principles, and create iterative processes to address challenges while mastering digital visual communication.
Methodology: Students will combine diverse media, technical approaches, prototyping techniques, and creative methods to tackle problems related to screen-based media, user interactions, interfaces, printed materials, and narratives.
Cultural Framework: Students will assimilate extensive knowledge about design's evolution, current trends, and societal concerns.
Complex Problem Solving: Students will learn to organize multifaceted tasks and integrate intricate systems and variables.
Community Involvement: Students will utilize teamwork skills while showing cultural sensitivity and compassion to create socially impactful projects.
Career Preparation: Students will assemble their design portfolios and exhibit effective communication abilities.