ARTG 6700 — Design Studio 3: Synthesis
4 semester hoursGraduateStudiousually offered: falltypical days: MBostonTraditional
Extends the exploration of design principles and methods by starting the development of a design master thesis. Examines how to develop effective design interventions capable of enriching human experience in specific situations, sites, and in the context of comprehensive activities. Emphasizes a systems perspective in both research and design development—the relationships between diverse participant groups and communities as well as the complex implications and interrelations of interventions at multiple scales and dimensions. Continues the exploration of theories of information design and visualization. Offers students an opportunity to prototype functioning applications that advance their thesis projects.
Prerequisites
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 28% | 13.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 56% | 8.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 55% · T 30% · W 15% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: M (55% of sections), T (30% of sections), W (15% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Edward Hirsch (55% of students) · reviews
- Pedro Miguel Cruz (30% of students) · reviews
- Grisha Coleman (15% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (ARTG course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ARTG courses · Plan it at numap.app