D 104
First Year Studio I
Section: 001

Course Description

First Year Studio I provides College of Design freshman with an introduction to foundational design concepts and methods representative of creative activity across design and artistic disciplines. This 6-credit fall semester course encourages entering freshman to think critically and act creatively about and upon design, art and the world around them as they secure a skillful level of craftsmanship in the conception, development, and making of all studio-based work. Semester work focuses on key design issues such as process, method, technique, technology and the production of visual and physical items necessary for the envisioning and development of design. College of Design Studio Majors Only; Students must receive a C- to pass the course.

Room

Known Room Conflict - Approved

Non-Std Tm

Through Spring 2028

Type

Course is part of the QEP Assessment Plan

Fall 2026


Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 17, 2026
Classes End:
December 1, 2026
Location:
00302 Leazar Hall
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
5:30pm

Classes Start:
August 17, 2026
Classes End:
December 1, 2026
Location:
00232A Withers Hall
Class Days:
F
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:35pm

Course Information

Class Type:
Studio
Credits:
6.00
Restrictions:
Co-requisite: D 100 or ID 110; restricted to Design studio majors only

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