DS240 Materials & Methods I
This course involves an exploration into the properties of a variety of materials and processes both in the model shop and in the industry. Emphasis is placed on the safe and intelligent use of tools and equipment and the ability to control form, structure, and surface of materials.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: None DS241 Materials & Methods II
Building upon the information and skills developed in Materials and Methods I, emphasis is placed on mechanism, the relationship between internal components, structure and form, additive and reductive means for developing form, additive and reductive means by which multiple parts are produced by hand techniques. Students develop the knowledge to produce accurate finished models from a variety of materials.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS240 DS250 Forms & Structures
The focus in this course is on the principles and elements of three-dimensional design as they relate to form, structure, and industrial design. A series of projects develops the students' ability to successfully solve specific fundamental problems in form and structure. Topics include the theory of organization of forms, the essential principles of structure, and the skills used in organizing space to provide solutions to specific problems.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: None DS251 Applied Design
This course is sequential with Forms and Structures and gives students further information and understanding about the practices and principles of industrial design. Through a series of projects, students are exposed to methods and design processes basic to the needs of upper-level study in Industrial Design and the professional practice of the discipline.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS250 and DS252 DS252 Rendering
This course continues to develop technical drawing skills presented in the Foundations program. The fundamental principles and elements of depiction of two-dimensional space, texture, and materials is addressed. Equal emphasis is given to both technical understandings and visual portrayals of objects and volumes.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: None DS253 Visualization Techniques I
Drawing skills presented in Rendering are developed further. Students will review perspective, shadow, renderings, and reflection theories. Attention is given to the accurate depiction of various materials and surfaces in a variety of media during the first semester. Students are instructed in specific techniques used to describe complex forms, surfaces and designs. The second semester addresses advanced techniques and skills which are applied to more challenging visual problems.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS252 DS340 Industrial Design I
Emphasis is placed on students' ability to recognize and comprehend the responsibility of the designer to society at large. Through projects, attention is given to the development and refinement of design skills through efficient research, analysis, problem solving, and project development.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS241, DS251 and DS253 DS341 Industrial Design II
Emphasis is placed on students' ability to recognize and comprehend the responsibility of the designer to society at large. Through projects, attention is given to the development and refinement of design skills through efficient research, analysis, problem solving, and project development.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS241, DS251 and DS253 DS342 Materials & Methods III
Materials and Methods III focuses on the process used in industry for manufacturing consumer products. Building upon Materials & Methods I and II, students will comprehensively explore the characteristics, properties and appropriate use of materials for mass production of plastics and metal products.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS240 and DS241 DS344 Computer Applications for Industrial Design I
This course introduces the basic conventions and understandings of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer-Aided Industrial Design (CAID). Emphasis is placed on using computers as engineering drawing tools and using the Cartesian coordinate system as it applies to wire frame models.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS250, DS252 DS345 Computer Applications for Industrial Design II
This course introduces the students to advanced computer concepts. Concepts addressed are used to develop complex visual depiction of form and product design using Alias Studio. The Alias software is a modeling and animation software used very heavily in the field of Industrial Design and Animation. Students will obtain the knowledge to become effective digital modelers as well as be advised to other areas of technology that apply to the collaboration of CAID and data transfer applications.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS344 DS353 Visualization Techniques II
Drawing skills presented in Rendering are developed further. Students will review perspective, shadow, renderings, and reflection theories. Attention is given to the accurate depiction of various materials and surfaces in a variety of media during the first semester. Students are instructed in specific techniques used to describe complex forms, surfaces and designs. The second semester addresses advanced techniques and skills which are applied to more challenging visual problems.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS252 DS359 Human Factors
This course covers human factors, anthropomorphism, and ergonomics. Emphasis is given to the interaction between man-made objects and environments and the people in those environments (including the elderly and individuals with disabilities), recognizing the relationship between designer and society.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: None DS440 Industrial Design III
In Industrial Design III, students are asked to identify a specific design need which becomes the basis for their project involvement. Attention is given to the understanding of advanced product design. Both verbal and portfolio presentations are emphasized.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS341 DS441 Industrial Design Thesis
The Industrial Design Thesis enables the student, with instructor guidance, to undertake and complete a self-directed project that encompasses the total spectrum of Industrial Design professional practices. Through the thesis, the student will comprehensively demonstrate and document her/his talents/skills as an industrial designer.
Credits: 6.0
Prerequisites: DS440 DS442 Industrial Design Thesis
Industrial Design Professional Practice is a senior level course which introduces the basic concept of business practices as they apply to the industrial design profession.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: Senior Standing. DS451 Exhibition Design I
This course focuses primarily on trade shows and point-of-purchase systems. Emphasis is given to practical applications and budgeting.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS440 | 
