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Course Number:
MUC 107
Course Title:
Wearable Technologies II: Design & Culture
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces concepts and frameworks for production of well-designed wearable technologies. Explores design of objects that provide a desirable user experience, resonate with history and culture, or are perceived to be beautiful or generate appeal. Prerequisites: MUC 106. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Define and describe concepts and frameworks historically and presently used to interpret and design wearable technologies.
  2. Implement concepts and frameworks to design and construct a wearable technology.

Course Activities and Design

1. Lecture

2. Demonstration

3. Hands-on, project-based learning

Outcome Assessment Strategies

1. Observation and evaluation of student work and projects

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • UX design of wearable tech
  • Design process
  • 3D computer modeling