Fall 2026

Special Topics

DS 501 covers specialized topics of current interest in the field.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Marina Moskowitz3.7/5Anika KozlowskiQi Yang

Summary

1 / 4

The course is reading-heavy, though the assigned readings are described as very interesting and worthwhile.

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Prerequisites

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 4.5/5 raw quality · 2.5/5 difficulty · 2 reviews

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Marina Moskowitz is described as kind, caring, and genuinely concerned for student well-being. Reviewers highlight her ability to keep discussions engaging and make lectures interesting, emphasizing learning over busywork.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews of Uchita Vaid: Uchita Vaid is described as knowledgeable, well-prepared, and accessible, with engaging lectures that balance discussion and reading. Reviewers note she cares about student success and provides relevant information, though the course requires significant reading and synthesis work.

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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction6 / 160
LEC 002Classroom Instruction9 / 160
LEC 004Classroom Instruction19 / 480
LEC 005Classroom Instruction17 / 180
LEC 006Classroom Instruction27 / 300

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Student experience

the class

Marina Moskowitz is praised as a caring and engaging instructor who prioritizes learning over busywork, making lectures interesting and discussions productive.

difficulty & workload

The course is reading-heavy, though the assigned readings are described as very interesting and worthwhile.

Students report high engagement and genuine care for well-being, with one reviewer noting significant learning outcomes despite the reading load.

Topics

  • Specialized topics of current interest

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Selected offering source records
DS 501 · Fall 2026

Special Topics

Recorded 2026-09-07
DS 501 · Fall 2026

How To Be a Designer

Recorded 2026-09-07
DS 501 · Fall 2026

What is an American Textile?

Recorded 2026-09-07
DS 501 · Fall 2026

Human-AI Co-creation Design

Recorded 2026-09-07
DS 501 · Fall 2026

Thesis Studio for Textiles

Recorded 2026-09-07
DS 501 · Fall 2026

Thesis Studio 4 Fashion Design

Recorded 2026-09-07
DS 501 · Fall 2026

Fashion Design II

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-09-07

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nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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