PUDM
4120

Senior Project 1: Capstone

Parsons School of Design: School of Design Strategies

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Majors Only
Senior Project 1: Capstone
Fall 2023
Taught By: Killeen Hanson, Azmina Karimi, Andrew Lebowitz, Judy Park Lee, and Robert Rabinovitz
Section: A

CRN: 3283

Credits: 3

In the first term of this two-semester course, students are required to demonstrate an awareness of prominent issues in their chosen fields and to develop a rigorous design research process identifying opportunities for creative intervention. This course draws upon and tests competencies developed in previous courses, as students employ and refine their skills of research, analysis, explanation, persuasion, and presentation across multiple media. A series of milestone deliverables support the development of first-term conclusions, solidly positioning student projects for further design, development and implementation strategies to be carried out in Senior Project 2. When taking this course, it’s recommended to also take PUDM 4322 Business Models and Entrepreneurial Strategy.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management students; seniors only. Pre-requisite(s): PSDS 3100 Integrative Research & Development.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 64

Add/Drop Deadline: September 11, 2023 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 19, 2023 (Sunday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 9:50am EST 11/30/2023

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/31/2023 - 12/14/2023
Senior Project 1: Capstone
Fall 2023
Taught By: Rhea Alexander, Nora Guerrera, Andrew Lebowitz, Carolina Obregon, Robert Rabinovitz, Jennifer Rittner, and Emily Yang
Section: B

CRN: 16067

Credits: 3

In the first term of this two-semester course, students are required to demonstrate an awareness of prominent issues in their chosen fields and to develop a rigorous design research process identifying opportunities for creative intervention. This course draws upon and tests competencies developed in previous courses, as students employ and refine their skills of research, analysis, explanation, persuasion, and presentation across multiple media. A series of milestone deliverables support the development of first-term conclusions, solidly positioning student projects for further design, development and implementation strategies to be carried out in Senior Project 2. When taking this course, it’s recommended to also take PUDM 4322 Business Models and Entrepreneurial Strategy.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management students; seniors only. Pre-requisite(s): PSDS 3100 Integrative Research & Development.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 75

Add/Drop Deadline: September 11, 2023 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 19, 2023 (Sunday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 9:50am EST 11/30/2023

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: 6 East 16th Street
Room: 1202
Date Range: 8/31/2023 - 12/14/2023
Senior Project 1: Capstone
Fall 2023
Taught By: Killeen Hanson, Azmina Karimi, Andrew Lebowitz, Judy Park Lee, and Robert Rabinovitz
Section: XA

CRN: 3284

Credits: 3

In the first term of this two-semester course, students are required to demonstrate an awareness of prominent issues in their chosen fields and to develop a rigorous design research process identifying opportunities for creative intervention. This course draws upon and tests competencies developed in previous courses, as students employ and refine their skills of research, analysis, explanation, persuasion, and presentation across multiple media. A series of milestone deliverables support the development of first-term conclusions, solidly positioning student projects for further design, development and implementation strategies to be carried out in Senior Project 2. When taking this course, it’s recommended to also take PUDM 4322 Business Models and Entrepreneurial Strategy.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management students; seniors only. Pre-requisite(s): PSDS 3100 Integrative Research & Development.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Online - Synchronous

Max Enrollment: 30

Add/Drop Deadline: September 11, 2023 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 19, 2023 (Sunday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 9:50am EST 11/30/2023

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/31/2023 - 12/14/2023
Senior Project 1: Capstone
Fall 2023
Taught By: Rhea Alexander, Nora Guerrera, Andrew Lebowitz, Carolina Obregon, Robert Rabinovitz, Jennifer Rittner, and Emily Yang
Section: XB

CRN: 16068

Credits: 3

In the first term of this two-semester course, students are required to demonstrate an awareness of prominent issues in their chosen fields and to develop a rigorous design research process identifying opportunities for creative intervention. This course draws upon and tests competencies developed in previous courses, as students employ and refine their skills of research, analysis, explanation, persuasion, and presentation across multiple media. A series of milestone deliverables support the development of first-term conclusions, solidly positioning student projects for further design, development and implementation strategies to be carried out in Senior Project 2. When taking this course, it’s recommended to also take PUDM 4322 Business Models and Entrepreneurial Strategy.

Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management students; seniors only. Pre-requisite(s): PSDS 3100 Integrative Research & Development.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Online - Synchronous

Max Enrollment: 30

Add/Drop Deadline: September 11, 2023 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 19, 2023 (Sunday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 9:50am EST 11/30/2023

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/31/2023 - 12/14/2023
Senior Project 1: Capstone
Spring 2024
Taught By: Nora Guerrera, Killeen Hanson, and Gamar Markarian
Section: A

CRN: 3224

Credits: 3

In this course, students will develop and deliver a self-initiated research project. Students will be expected to demonstrate an awareness of prominent issues in their chosen fields and to identify and develop opportunities for meaningful creative intervention. Students will follow rigorous design research and implementation processes involving fieldwork, community engagement, analysis, synthesis, prototyping, testing, and refinement of insight, ultimately leading to the delivery of a robust and innovative strategic intervention grounded in rigorous research. This course draws upon and tests competencies developed in previous courses, as students employ and refine their skills of research, analysis, systems thinking, explanation, persuasion, presentation across multiple media, and implementation strategies.

When taking this course, it’s recommended to also take PUDM 4322 Business Models and Entrepreneurial Strategy. Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management students; seniors only. Pre-requisite(s): PSDS 3100 Integrative Research & Development.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 30

Add/Drop Deadline: February 4, 2024 (Sunday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 9:50am EST 11/30/2023

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: Academic Entrance 63 Fifth Ave
Room: 617
Date Range: 1/25/2024 - 5/9/2024
Senior Project 1: Capstone
Spring 2024
Taught By: Nora Guerrera, Killeen Hanson, and Gamar Markarian
Section: X1

CRN: 13711

Credits: 3

In this course, students will develop and deliver a self-initiated research project. Students will be expected to demonstrate an awareness of prominent issues in their chosen fields and to identify and develop opportunities for meaningful creative intervention. Students will follow rigorous design research and implementation processes involving fieldwork, community engagement, analysis, synthesis, prototyping, testing, and refinement of insight, ultimately leading to the delivery of a robust and innovative strategic intervention grounded in rigorous research. This course draws upon and tests competencies developed in previous courses, as students employ and refine their skills of research, analysis, systems thinking, explanation, persuasion, presentation across multiple media, and implementation strategies.

When taking this course, it’s recommended to also take PUDM 4322 Business Models and Entrepreneurial Strategy. Open to: BBA in Strategic Design and Management students; seniors only. Pre-requisite(s): PSDS 3100 Integrative Research & Development.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Online - Synchronous

Max Enrollment: 15

Add/Drop Deadline: February 4, 2024 (Sunday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 9:50am EST 11/30/2023

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 1/25/2024 - 5/9/2024