ARTD 451

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Ethics of a Designer in a Global Economy

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Credit: 4 hours.

Ethics of a Designer in a Global Economy (EDGE) studio presents complex problems of ethics within the graphic design practice. Individual sections address social and environmental issues.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 8 hours in the same term and 12 hours in separate terms, if topics vary. Prerequisite: Sustainable Design majors are restricted by junior standing.

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ARTD 451 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
80854	Studio	AGR	1:00PM -3:40PM	MW	331 Art and Design Building	Pridemore, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: Gender and Design — In this section, students will investigate the complex relationship between design practices and gender. Through critical readings, discussions, and hands-on projects, we will explore how design can both challenge and reinforce gender norms—shaping individual identities, societal expectations, and cultural narratives. Students will examine case studies from a variety of media and contexts, analyzing the global implications of inclusive design choices and the ethical responsibilities designers face. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
71654	Studio	AU	1:00PM -3:40PM	MW	331 Art and Design Building	Pridemore, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: Gender and Design — In this section, students will investigate the complex relationship between design practices and gender. Through critical readings, discussions, and hands-on projects, we will explore how design can both challenge and reinforce gender norms—shaping individual identities, societal expectations, and cultural narratives. Students will examine case studies from a variety of media and contexts, analyzing the global implications of inclusive design choices and the ethical responsibilities designers face. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graphic Design major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
71782	Studio	BGR	9:30AM -12:10PM	TR	319 Art and Design Building	Marble, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: Graduate Section. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graphic Design or Design for Responsible Innov major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
75896	Studio	BU	9:30AM -12:10PM	TR	319 Art and Design Building	Marble, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: Undergraduate section E, meets with Graduate section EGR. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graphic Design major(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
71653	Studio	CGR	2:00PM -4:40PM	TR	216 Art and Design Building	Ramakrishnan, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: This section offers introduction to emerging ethics and value-based design frameworks and methodologies, within the context of today’s knowledge economy. Through a combination of discussions, case studies, and studio-based projects, students will examine the ethical dimensions of creative design practice and innovation, including issues of intellectual property, copyright, digital rights, disability rights, accessibility, information and data privacy, and the ethics of graphic and interface design. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to navigate complex ethical challenges required of careers in the design industry as well as academic design research. Graduate Section. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
77343	Studio	CU	2:00PM -4:40PM	TR	216 Art and Design Building	Ramakrishnan, S Wu, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: This section offers introduction to emerging ethics and value-based design frameworks and methodologies, within the context of today’s knowledge economy. Through a combination of discussions, case studies, and studio-based projects, students will examine the ethical dimensions of creative design practice and innovation, including issues of intellectual property, copyright, digital rights, disability rights, accessibility, information and data privacy, and the ethics of graphic and interface design. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to navigate complex ethical challenges required of careers in the design industry as well as academic design research. Undergraduate section F, meets with Graduate section FGR. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graphic Design major(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
71655	Studio	SD	4:00PM -6:40PM	MW	208 Art and Design Building	Benson, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: Sustainable Design Section. Restriction(s): Restricted to Sustainable Design major(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.