DTC Student Resources
Design Thinking and Communication (DTC) students can get help in a variety of areas at Northwestern:
- The Writing Program offers courses in expository writing and in intermediate, advanced, and professional writing.
- The Writing Place offers peer tutoring for all Northwestern students on any writing assignment.
- NuWrite provides online resources for students in the Writing Program.
- University (Main) Library has an extensive reference collection and many other valuable aids. They have also created a Design Thinking and Communication Library Guide. Mudd Library also has an extensive database collection, group study rooms, and reference librarians to help with any questions.
Prototyping and Fabrication Lab Introduction
Shop Orientation & Introduction to fabrication equipment is required for all DTC students.
Sign up for Shop Orientation & Introduction
Learn more about lab resources and equipment introductions
Important Dates
DTC-1 (DSGN 106-1)
This course is taught in the fall and winter quarters and culminates in a design project fair held on a Saturday preceding exam week.
DTC-2 (DSGN 106-2)
The second half of DTC is taught in the spring quarter. Students finish the course with an oral presentation that takes place during the regularly scheduled exam period for their section.
Course Materials
Design Thinking and Communication materials, including the syllabus and textbook, are available through Northwestern's Learning Management System (Canvas).
There are no required costs for DTC.
Forms
View these useful forms for DTC students:
Course Description
Read the description of the Design Thinking and Communication course.
Course Section & Location
Except for the Monday lectures, all DTC classes meet in the Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center studio classrooms on the ground floor, G.201, G.205, G.211. Monday lectures take place in the Technological Institute. Complete information on section locations and instructors can be found through CAESAR.
If you have questions about registration, switching sections, or dropping or adding sections, please contact Alissa Matsumoto.