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DANC 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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DSCI 2710 - Data Analysis with Spreadsheets
3 hours
Collection, description and analysis of numerical data. Data presentation, tables, charts and graphs, descriptive statistics, analysis of time series and index numbers, sampling techniques and distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, with applications in quality control and productivity.
Prerequisite(s): Must have completed two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry and be eligible for college level math course.
Core Category: Mathematics
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DSCI 2870 - Basic Operations Research
3 hours
Quantitative methods of analyzing business problems; survey of cost, volume and profit analysis; inventory and production models, and linear programming; game theory; network analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of mathematics requirement.
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DSCI 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of the Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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DSCI 3710 - Business Statistics with Spreadsheets
3 hours
Statistical inference for means and proportions, analysis of variance, correlation, simple and multiple regression. Extensive use of cases and spreadsheets.
Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710 with a grade of C or better.
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DSCI 3870 - Management Science
3 hours
Introduction to operations research for business decision making. Spreadsheet methods are used to evaluate the following: deterministic models; allocation problems, linear programming, sequencing and scheduling, and network models.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 , ECON 1110 , MATH 1100 . DSCI 2710 or consent of instructor; ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 with grades of C or better; MATH 1190 or equivalent.
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DSCI 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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DSCI 4510 - Modeling for Business Intelligence
3 hours
How modeling for business intelligence systems can be utilized as a key element within a managerial decision process. Attention is paid to how and why such a model is used in a BI support system environment. Topics include the use of mathematical, statistical and business models that are both structured and semi-structured decision problems.
Prerequisite(s): DSCI 3870 , BCIS 3610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken DSCI course.
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DSCI 4520 - Introduction to Data Mining
3 hours
Knowledge discovery in large databases, using data mining tools and techniques. Topics include data exploration, modeling and model evaluation. Decision making in a case-embedded business environment is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): DSCI 3710 , BCIS 3610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken DSCI course.
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DSCI 4700 - Analytics for Decision Making
3 hours
Study of the analytics that underlie the process of decision making and the information requirements of decisions; decision support tool selection, process improvement and applications development.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 4660 or ACCT 4100 or LSCM 3960 ; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken DSCI course.
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DSCI 4800 - Cooperative Education
1–3 hours
Supervised work in a job related to the student’s career.
Prerequisite(s): DSCI 3710 or DSCI 3870 ; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of the department chair or ITDS undergraduate coordinator.
May be repeated for credit. Pass/no pass only. A maximum of 3 hours may be applied to supporting field elective courses with departmental approval.
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DSCI 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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DSCI 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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ADES 1500 - Introduction to Communication Design
3 hours
Overview of the communication design profession. Terminology, design planning, creative methodological processes, human communication, metaphorical thinking, Gestalt, form analysis, semiotics, ethics and creative teamwork.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 1510 - Typography I
(0;6)
Teaches students about typography’s formal, plastic qualities. Topics covered include typographic anatomy and vocabulary, character manipulation, typographic semiotics and the relationship existing between type and color. Participation in the mid-point review is required to pass the course.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 1540 .
Corequisite(s): ADES 2515 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design–completed in residence or transferred to UNT–to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 1540 - Foundations for Communication Design
3 hours (0;6)
Computer hardware and software and their application in communication design.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1440 and ART 1500 . Acceptance into the program through the Communication Design Entry Portfolio Review.
All students are required to have their own laptop with the specified software for this course.
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ADES 1550 - Introduction to Fashion Design
3 hours
Overview of fashion as art and as an industry, including manufacturing processes, terminology and line organization. Principles and elements of design as applied to fashion.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to PFAS majors only.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 1560 - Fashion Design: Introduction to Industrial Sewing Techniques
(0;6)
Introduction to machinery and construction techniques used in the mass production of apparel. Student projects focus on unlined garment construction.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1200 or ART 1301 , ART 1440 , ART 1450 , ART 1500 , ART 1510 ; Minimum 2.5 GPA on required art courses; minimum 2.25 UNT grade point average.
Corequisite(s): ADES 2550 . If student has not successfully completed ADES 1550 , student must be concurrently enrolled in ADES 1550 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 1625 - Introduction to Interior Design
3 hours
Basic understanding of concepts, principles and elements as they relate to the interior design profession.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 2500 - Design Thinking
3 hours (0;6)
Introduces students to creative methodologies, research processes, ethnographic study, teamwork, ideational drawing for communication, iterative exploration, semiotics and branding. Students encapsulate the processes they learn in this class into a capstone visual artifact.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1510 , ADES 1510 , ADES 1500 (may be taken concurrently).
Corequisite(s): ADES 2510 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design - completed in residence or transferred to UNT - to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 2510 - Typography II
3 hours (0;6)
Teaches students about typography hierarchy and systems. Building on the skills learned in Type I, students engage with: grid, hierarchical relationships, formal typographic variables, and their effect on typographic systems.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 1510 , ADES 2515 . Must have successfully passed Mid-Point Portfolio Review.
Corequisite(s): ADES 2520 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design–completed in residence or transferred to UNT–to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 2515 - Image Making and Color Theory
3 hours (0;6)
Students develop conceptually-based analog, mixed media and digital illustration skills, as well as study and apply color theory.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 1540 .
Corequisite(s): ADES 1510 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design–completed in residence or transferred to UNT–to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 2520 - Graphic Design
3 hours (0;6)
Students design graphic design artifacts such as visual identity development and collateral which may include, but is not limited to, brochures, stationery ensembles and/or poster design.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 1510 , ADES 2515 . Must have successfully passed Mid-Point Portfolio Review.
Corequisite(s): ADES 2510 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design–completed in residence or transferred to UNT–to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 2530 - Art Direction
3 hours (0;6)
Students learn the strategic planning techniques and methodologies required to successfully develop and produce conceptually-based advertising campaigns. Students are required to conceive and art direct original photography. Participation in the mid-point review is required to pass this course.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 1510 and ADES 2515 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design - completed in residence or transferred to UNT - to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 2550 - Fashion: Patternmaking I
(0;6)
Introduction to basic flat patternmaking techniques. Development of bodice, skirt and sleeve variations. Construction of muslin samples. Participation in the fashion design entry portfolio is required to pass this course.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1200 or ART 1301 , ART 1440 , ART 1450 , ART 1500 , ART 1510 ; ADES 1550 ; minimum 2.5 GPA on required art courses; minimum 2.25 UNT grade point average.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 2555 - Fashion: Patternmaking II
(0;6)
Intermediate flat patternmaking. Development of pant, intermediate bodice, skirt, sleeve and collar variations. Construction of muslin samples.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2550 . Students must be accepted into the program through the Fashion Design Entry Portfolio Review.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 2560 - Fashion Design: Advanced Industrial Sewing Techniques
3 hours (0;6)
Advanced construction methods; professional techniques of garment construction utilizing modern industrial equipment; tailoring and finishing.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2550 . Student must be accepted into the program through the fashion design entry portfolio review.
Corequisite(s): ADES 2555 , ADES 2570 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 2570 - Fashion Drawing
3 hours (0;6)
Drawing the fashion figure from the live model. Various media. Concentration on developing a personal style and proper presentation of designs for industry.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2550 . Students must be accepted into the program through the fashion design entry portfolio review.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 2630 - Drawing for Interior Design
3 hours (0;6)
Introduction to drafting equipment, mechanical drawing, architectural graphics and lettering. Emphasis on measured 3-dimensional space for interior presentation using one- and two-point perspective theory.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 1625 , ART 1200 or ART 1301 , ART 1440 , ART 1450 , ART 1500 , ART 1510 ; student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in ART 2350 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 2640 - Interior Design: Space Planning I
3 hours (0;6)
Introduction to space planning; emphasis on interior space, lighting, fabrics and color as applied to interior design.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2630 ; student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in ART 2360 ; must have been selected in the interior design entry portfolio review.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3500 - Publication Design
3 hours (0;6)
Students learn how to create verbal/visual narratives by integrating disparate components into conceptually-driven sequential print and interactive page layouts. Students begin to resolve the hierarchical, informational and expressive relationships existing between text and image in order to enhance communication.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2510 , ADES 2520 .
Corequisite(s): ADES 3510 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design–completed in residence or transferred to UNT–to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 3510 - Interaction Design I
3 hours (0;6)
Students learn planning, research and production methods specific to the discipline of interaction design. Principles covered relate to information hierarchy, user/information interactions, user-experience and usability. Students receive exposure to relevant interaction design trends as means to analyze how technology can be used to solve complex problems.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2510 , ADES 2520 .
Corequisite(s): ADES 3500 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design–completed in residence or transferred to UNT–to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 3520 - Packaging and Brand Design
3 hours (0;6)
Students build on skills learned in previous design courses to conceive and produce identity marks and multifaceted package designs for new core brand extensions and brand usage books. Brand extensions may include artifacts that are appropriate for each student’s unique client. These artifacts may be 3-dimensional, 2-dimensional, or interactive.
Prerequisite(s): Students must have successfully completed ADES 3500 and ADES 3510 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design - completed in residence or transferred to UNT - to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 3530 - Art Direction II
3 hours (0;6)
Students build on skills and processes learned in previous design courses to conceive and produce multifaceted advertising campaigns. Campaigns include artifacts that are appropriate for each student’s unique client. These artifacts could be 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional or interactive.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3500 , ADES 3510 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design - completed in residence or transferred to UNT - to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 3540 - Interaction Design II
3 hours (0;6)
Students elaborate on skills acquired in Interaction Design I. In addition to reinforcing conceptual and formal interaction design skills, students solve complex problems across a range of digital platforms with an emphasis on user-centered solutions.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3500 and ADES 3510 .
Corequisite(s): ADES 3520 or ADES 3530 .
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ADES 3545 - Communication Design Studio
3 hours (0;6)
Developing additional competence in specialized areas.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3500 , ADES 3510 .
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design (completed in residence or transferred to UNT) to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 3550 - Fashion: Draping
3 hours (2;4)
Advanced patternmaking projects using draped and flat processes. Design development.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2570 , ADES 2555 , MDSE 2650 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3555 - Fashion: Industry Techniques
3 hours (2;4)
Category design and group development. Industry team and CAD projects.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2555 , ADES 3550 , ADES 3570 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3560 - Technical Design in Fashion
3 hours
Surveys the many facets of a technical designer in the fashion industry including terminology, fabrication, construction methods, specification sheets and technical packets for apparel.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2555 , ADES 2560 ; MDSE 2650 .
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ADES 3565 - Fashion Accessories
3 hours (2;4)
Exploration of design process, product development, market research and production of fashion accessories.
Prerequisite(s): ART 1440 , ART 1450 .
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ADES 3570 - Computers in Fashion: Presentation
3 hours (0;6)
Practical use of computers in development of apparel design. Presentation formats, development of fabric groups and merchandising of a fashion line utilizing commonly used, industry standard computer graphics software.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2550 , ADES 2555 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3575 - Computers in Fashion: Concept to Product
3 hours (0;6)
To learn how current technology is utilized in the design and manufacturing of apparel and to examine ongoing developments in technology which may affect the future of the fashion and apparel industry.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2550 , ADES 2555 .
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ADES 3580 - History of Fashion to 1865
3 hours
Examination of fashion history through western culture from early civilization through 1865. Emphasis on research and critical thinking.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2555 or consent of instructor.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3585 - History of Twentieth-Century Fashion
3 hours
In-depth examination of significant 20th-century designers. Development of couture in fashion and related art trends. Texas Fashion Collection used as a major resource.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2555 and ADES 3580 or consent of instructor.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3610 - Interior Design: Presentation Techniques
3 hours (0;6)
Rendering methods; design board layout; graphics.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2640 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3620 - Interior Design: AutoCAD
3 hours (2;4)
Basic AutoCAD software used in drafting and design applications. Software control for the production of industry standard drawings for both design presentation and construction documentation.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2630 , ADES 2640 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3630 - Interior Design: Space Planning II
3 hours (0;6)
Architectural elements of residential interiors — wall and floor space, reflected ceiling plans, lighting, surface materials and treatments; furnishing interior spaces.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2640 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3635 - Interior Design: Detailing
3 hours
Introduction to methods and materials of basic detailing techniques for interior design. Emphasis on detailing and specification for interior products and finishes.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3610 , ADES 3620 , ADES 3630 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3640 - Interior Design: Space Planning III
3 hours (2;4)
Residential interiors, developed floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations and details including schedules and furniture specifications.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 2640 , ADES 3620 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 3645 - Interior Design: Building Systems
3 hours
Study of building systems, including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, fire detection/suppression and acoustics. Special emphasis placed on lighting technology, design and specifications.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3610 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 4515 - Cause-Based Design
3 hours (0;6)
Exploring the role of communication design in addressing societal and cultural issues.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of ADES 3545 .
Corequisite(s): ADES 4520 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design (completed in residence or transferred to UNT) to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 4520 - Graphic Design Advanced Campaigns
3 hours (0;6)
Students spend the semester conceiving, developing and producing a capstone project in graphic design. Students leverage all appropriate and available media to solve the communication challenges posed by their unique clients.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of ADES 3545 .
Corequisite(s): ADES 4515 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design–completed in residence or transferred to UNT–to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 4522 - Graphic Design Media-Based Campaigns
3 hours (2;4)
Students in the tandem courses (ADES 4520 and ADES 4522) spend the semester conceiving, developing and producing a capstone project in graphic design. Students leverage all appropriate and available media to solve the communication challenges posed by their unique clients.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3520 , ADES 3530 .
Corequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with ADES 4520 .
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ADES 4525 - Graphic Design Final Portfolio
3 hours (0;6)
Students develop a minimum of one new comprehensive graphic design campaign in addition to polishing preexisting campaigns.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 4515 , ADES 4520 .
Corequisite(s): ADES 4541 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design–completed in residence or transferred to UNT–to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 4530 - Art Direction Advanced Campaigns
3 hours (0;6)
Students spend the semester conceiving, developing and producing a capstone project in art direction. Students leverage all appropriate and available media to solve the communication challenges posed by their unique clients.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3530 and ADES 3540 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design - completed in residence or transferred to UNT - to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 4532 - Art Direction Media-Based Campaigns
3 hours (2;4)
Students in the tandem courses (ADES 4530 and ADES 4532) spend the semester conceiving, developing and producing a capstone project in art direction. Students leverage all appropriate and available media to solve the communication challenges posed by their unique clients.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3520 , ADES 3530 .
Corequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with ADES 4530 .
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ADES 4535 - Art Direction Final Portfolio
3 hours (0;6)
Students prepare for entry into the profession by polishing their portfolio’s content, form and presentation. Students must integrate both the print and interactive media presentations of their work. In addition, basic job research, interview and networking are essential components of this course. Students must successfully pass the communication design final portfolio review in order to pass the class.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 4530 .
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ADES 4540 - Communication Design Studio
3 hours
Developing additional competence in special areas.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing and consent of instructor; specific studio courses may require additional prerequisites.
May be repeated for credit up to a total of 12 hours.
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ADES 4541 - Portfolio Development
3 hours (0;6)
Students develop a suite of portfolio presentation and self-promotional materials spanning both print and interactive media. Basic job research, interview and networking skills are essential components of this course.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 4515 , ADES 4520 .
Corequisite(s): ADES 4525 .
For all students seeking a major in the College of Visual Arts and Design, a grade of C or above must be earned in every art-based course required in the College of Visual Arts and Design (completed in residence or transferred to UNT) to be considered for credit toward a CVAD degree. A grade of D or below will not satisfy any art-based course requirements, electives or prerequisites.
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ADES 4545 - Communication Design Lecture Topics
3 hours
Developing additional competence in special areas.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing and/or consent of instructor; specific courses may require additional prerequisites.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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ADES 4550 - Fashion: Target Market
3 hours (2;4)
Design patternwork and construction of garments. Emphasis on fit, professional construction methods, research and appropriateness for target market.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3555 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 4555 - Fashion: Collection
3 hours (2;4)
Design, patternwork and construction of senior collection in preparation for Artwear fashion show. Critical analysis of garments by a jury of industry professionals.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 4550 .
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in ADES 4580 required.
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 4560 - Fashion Design Concepts
3 hours
Design process, research, conceptual ideation and creative interpretation of fundamental garment components and features while acknowledging function and production constraints. Emphasis is on creative design, sketching and development of a design process notebook.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3555 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 4580 - Fashion Design: Professional Practice
3 hours
Presentation boards, interview and job search techniques. Design portfolio development.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 4550 .
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in ADES 4555 required.
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ADES 4590 - Fashion Design Studio
3 hours
Developing additional competence in special areas.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing and consent of instructor; specific studio courses may require additional prerequisites.
May be repeated for credit.
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ADES 4595 - Exploration: Fashion Design
3 hours
Research on selected topics or projects in fashion design. Includes field trips and classroom lectures.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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ADES 4615 - Topics in Interior Design
3 hours
Research on selected topics or projects in interior design. Course includes field trips and classroom lectures.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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ADES 4625 - Interior Design: Professional Practice
3 hours
Business and office practice, fees and commissions, preparing estimates, contracts, professional ethics and job opportunities. Student must pass senior portfolio review.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 4630 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 4630 - Interior Design: Space Planning IV
3 hours (2;4)
Design of public and non-residential spaces; systems furniture; ergonomics; lighting; building systems; and concept development. Preparation of design presentation boards and design development drawings.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 3620 , ADES 3635 , ADES 3640 , ADES 3645 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 4640 - Interior Design: Space Planning V
3 hours (2;4)
Application of comprehensive problem-solving techniques, including research, programming, concept development, space planning, code review, design, detailing and systems integration for a large commercial space.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 4630 .
Not offered every term/semester.
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ADES 4660 - Seminar in Design Management
3 hours
Research and study in the relationship between design, products, services, and the interdisciplinary relationships of design practice.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650 ; MGMT 3850 ; fourth year status.
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ADES 4662 - Design Management Integrative Capstone
3 hours
Exploration of the overlap between business and design integrating content from previous courses to prepare prototypical briefs outlining appropriate applications for innovative solutions for selected companies.
Prerequisite(s): ADES 4660 .
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ADES 4700 - Professional Internship
3 hours
In-training programs offered in cooperation with approved professional businesses in communication design, fashion design, and interior design. Students must receive faculty approval prior to the start of the job experience. Term reports are required of students and employers.
Prerequisite(s): Interior design students must have completed ADES 3640 ; communication design students must have junior standing; fashion design students must have completed ADES 3550 .
May be repeated once for credit.
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DFST 4250 - Grant Writing in Human Development and Family Studies
3 hours
Hands-on experience in writing successful grants. Interactive learning focused on planning, researching, budgeting, and implementing a request for funding.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, HDFS 2042 or equivalent; or consent of instructor.
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DRTL 2080 - Digital Authoring and Publishing Tools
3 hours
A study of basic website design for retailing.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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DRTL 2090 - Introduction to Digital Retailing
3 hours
Survey of electronic merchandising and its application to consumer products and services for business to business and business to consumer. Introduction to electronic merchandising theory, terminology, resources, industry participants and career opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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DRTL 3090 - Consumer Engagement in Digital Channels
3 hours
Students examine emerging digital technologies and their impact on the consumer experience. Emphasis is on exploration of new technologies (e.g., blogs, customer relationship management) and critical evaluation of their influence on merchandising and hospitality management strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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DRTL 3190 - Digital Retailing Strategies
3 hours
Survey of omni-channel retail strategies and their impact on consumer experience in digital markets. Emphasis is on understanding of digital technologies (e.g., customer relationship management, SEO, social media metrics) and critically evaluating their influence, particularly on digital merchandising strategies.
Prerequisite(s): DRTL 3090 .
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DRTL 4070 - Digital Retail Analytics
3 hours
A study of key concepts, diagnostic approaches, techniques and practices of web analytics used to create measurable value for the digital retailing channel.
Prerequisite(s): DRTL 2090 , MKTG 4620 or DRTL 2080 ; MDSE 3510 , major in digital retailing, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
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DRTL 4090 - Virtual Merchandising
3 hours
Study and application of visual merchandising in a virtual format. Emphasis on merchandising processes that convey product characteristics to the consumer from production through distribution. Development of web site using computer software.
Prerequisite(s): DRTL 2080 , DRTL 2090 ; major in digital retailing.
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DRTL 4660 - Advanced Merchandising Applications
3 hours
Capstone course requiring students to apply merchandising theory, principles and practices to solve industry case studies. Emphasis on problem solving, case analysis, creative thinking, fact finding, data analysis and data interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): DRTL 2090 ; MDSE 3510 ; MDSE 3750 ; MDSE 4010 ; major in digital retailing; plus 9 additional hours in the major with a grade of C or better.
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DRTL 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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DRTL 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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DRTL 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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Early Childhood Education |
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EDEC 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Open to freshman and sophomore students. Students explore problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDEC 3613 - Introduction to Early Childhood
3 hours
Historical foundations of early childhood education, current programs, educational/care practices and legal and ethical issues. Attention goes to objectives, activities, materials, and teaching strategies and techniques in an early childhood classroom.
Prerequisite(s): HDFS 1013 .
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EDEC 4243 - Environmental Processes and Assessment
3 hours (3;3;0)
Considers early childhood learning processes as well as implications for individual, group, and program assessment. Focus areas include formal, informal and holistic assessment instruments as well as learning environment materials and resources. Implications for technology in assessment and management are discussed. Laboratory experiences (20–25 hours) required.
Prerequisite(s): HDFS 4233 (for DFST majors); EDEC 3613 (for all EC–6 certification students).
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EDEC 4633 - Nurturing Children’s Social Competence
3 hours
Facilitating the social and emotional skills of young children. Incorporates an ecological approach to significant influences on self-esteem and self-concept including diversity, family, creativity and individual differences. Includes analysis of play theory and research. Field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3613 .
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EDEC 4800 - Studies in Development, Family Studies and Early Childhood Education
1–3 hours
Organized classes for specific program needs and student interests.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDEC 4810 - Studies in Development, Family Studies and Early Childhood Education
1–3 hours
Organized classes for specific program needs and student interests.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDEC 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Open to junior and senior students. Students explore a problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDEC 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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ECON 1100 - Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 2302)
3 hours
Business organization and market economy; theory of the firm; techniques of economic analysis in current economic problems; comparative economic systems.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Prerequisite for most upper-level ECON courses.
Core Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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ECON 1110 - Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 2301)
3 hours
Principles of economic organization and growth in modern, industrial society; money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy; determinants of national income and business fluctuations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Prerequisite for most upper-level ECON courses. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
Core Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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ECON 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ECON 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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ECON 3000 - Current Economic Issues
3 hours
Economic implications of current issues and problems using basic economic reasoning. Issues and problems may include defense, public debt, trade deficit, illegal drugs, education, technology, agriculture, poverty, crime, pollution, taxes, income distribution, recession, government regulation, competition, government spending, inflation, conservation, unemployment, subsidies and health.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Intended for students not required to take specific economics course(s); may not be substituted for ECON 1100 -ECON 1110 or ECON 3550 -ECON 3560 . Not open to economics or business majors.
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ECON 3050 - The Economics of Consumption
3 hours
Consumer decision making and consumer issues in American economy. Application of economic theory to consumer decision making in higher education, net earnings and real income, financial planning, home ownership and personal investment; consumer information; government policies.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 , ECON 1110 .
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ECON 3150 - Economics of Discrimination
3 hours
Examines the differences in economic status by gender, race and ethnicity. Intergroup differentials in income, unemployment, wages, education and housing are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 .
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ECON 3250 - Industrial Relations
3 hours
Employer/employee relations in the United States; structure, methods and objectives of labor unions and employer associations in an industrial system and changing institutional pattern.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 , ECON 1110 .
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