DAC 209Introduction to Critical Design Practices

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Digital Arts Communication
Cross-listed: COMMST 149, THPERF 149

When it runs

Ran in 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

How does design help us think? This studio course introduces students to practice-based methods for generating knowledge. Topics may include prototyping, performance as research, material thinking, multi-modal representation, and experience design. Students will test and explore how we learn differently through creative practices.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

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Leads to

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Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
WSP 001	3979	4 / 4	Online or by arrangement
WSP 002	3981	3 / 4	Th 13:00–14:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
WSP 001	3786	0 / 5	Th 14:30–17:20
WSP 002	3822	0 / 5	W 13:00–14:20
WSP 701	1456	4 / 9999	Online or by arrangement
WSP 702	1476	1 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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