EMDD 660 Applied Research Lab
Conduct research that addresses projects developed in the Creative Projects and Development lab and supports EMDD faculty research endeavors. Research may include iterative usability studies during design and development phases and/or summative research that generates new knowledge in fields related to those with an emphasis on strategic information and communication design. Students work closely with the Applied Research Lab director to determine appropriate research methods for projects, develop and submit research protocols for IRB approval, recruit participants for and conduct user studies, analyze and report results, and write and submit research papers for publication in academic journals and/or trade publications focused on innovative content dissemination strategies and communication design. A total of 9 credits may be earned. Open only to CCIM graduate students or with graduate director permission.