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This rigorous, four-year Bachelor of Science program prepares students to work in industry as designers of mass-produced goods. These range from such items as a home coffee pot constructed with new composite materials, to the specifications for a jet aircraft’s control panel.
Today’s industrial designer helps create products that are safer, easier to use, aesthetically pleasing, highly cost effective, and environmentally friendly.
The industrial designer is an artist and a specialist who understands how the selection of materials, the rigors of the manufacturing process and marketing goals must work together to create products that are useful, durable and attractive to customers.
The program emphasizes aesthetics and ergonomics, a knowledge of basic materials, as well as an understanding of the technology of production.
This background provides graduates with well-rounded skills that
make them highly employable.
The curriculum is enriched by relevant course offerings from our Architecture, Graphic Design, Business Administration and Materials Technology programs.
Projects are carried out in collaboration with corporations, clients and with renowned design and product-development specialists.
Dedicated, computer-centric studio space is arranged to simulate the work dynamics and expectations of typical design consultancies. This prepares young designers for transition to the professional work environment.
Dedicated workshop facilities for wood, metal and plastics fabrication provide exceptional opportunities for design and development in a safe shop environment.
Fourth-year students begin increasingly independent and personal exploration of the profession. Through collaborative design projects, connections can be made with job markets of interest.
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