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ME110

Design Sketching

Mechanical Engineering ENGR - School of Engineering

Course Description

Design Visualization, offers students a unique opportunity to acquire a new (visual) language over the span of one short quarter. Imagine a process whereby you can close your eyes, and, after a few short weeks, leveraging established Design Principles, open them, and imagine/draw virtually anything that comes to mind. This is our pledge to you, independent of your previous sketching experience. This course melds basics with Industrial Design discipline (which creates the aesthetic, experience of products and services), dividing it into two parts; the ability to representationally draw in three-dimensions, while exploring the nuances of form & materials. ME110 initially focuses on the first component, building the structural foundation for perspective drawing, then introducing basic lighting and shading theory to 'complete the picture'. Analysis gives way to individual choice, as confidence builds. While we express & explore solutions with traditional analog medium, we bridge 'the digital divide', expressing final projects in several media choices, stirring in portfolio & professional advice enroute.

Grading Basis

RSN - Satisfactory/No Credit

Min

2

Max

2

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Practicum

Enrollment Optional?

No

Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

No

Programs

ME110 is a completion requirement for: