FALL 2021 Trine Course Catalog

COM 393 Design Thinking

This course explores theories and methods of design thinking with an emphasis on digital communication. Interdisciplinary and collaborative in nature, design thinking uses a human-centered, divergent thinking approach to creatively investigate, identify, and solve complex problems. Students will participate in a series of problem-solving exercises and project challenges that require innovating existing products and materials by using a holistic design thinking process. Prerequisite: MK 373 or COM 243 or permission of Department chair

Credits

3

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

MK 373 or COM 243 or permission of Department chair