Curriculum

Total: 132-134 credits

First Year (32 - 34 credits)

College Studies

  • Writing Seminar I
  • Environmental Science (Fall)
  • Historical Understanding I

Quantitative Reasoning I + II

  • Finite Math + Introduction to Calculus or
  • Pre-Calculus + Introduction to Calculus or
  • Pre-Calculus + Calculus I or
  • Calculus I + Calculus II

Major Core

  • Design I (Fall)
  • Design II (Spring)
  • Materials and Process
  • Drawing I (Fall)
  • Drawing II/ Graphic Design (Spring)

Physical Education

  • Physical Education

Students interested in taking a dual or joint major in
Industrial Design and Architecture, Interior Design or
Landscape Architecture, should meet with the directors of the two programs to determine a course of study leading to the completion of all courses in both majors. To enter into a dual major course of study a student must attain a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher. Students interested in the joint B.S./M.B.A. option should consult their advisors after reading the section
in the catalog on the Pre-M.B.A. Minor for Non-Business Majors.

Second Year (32.5 credits)

College Studies

  • Science II: General Physics
  • Social Sciences I
  • Writing Seminar II (WRTG-215 recommended)
  • Language or Area Studies I

Major Core

  • Design III for Industrial Design (Fall)
  • Design IV for Industrial Design (Spring)
  • Materials & Process
  • Rendering for Industrial Design
  • History of Western Art I

Physical Education

  • Physical Education II

At the end of the sophomore year students will undergo a rigorous review of their portfolios. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental design principles, must effectively apply required knowledge in the design process and they must demonstrate competence in basic communication, documentation, mechanical drawing
and freehand drawing skills. Before entering the junior year, students should carefully consider how they will use the electives in the curriculum.

At this time a summer internship is a useful experience. To secure an internship a good portfolio must be prepared. The search for a position should start before the beginning of April.

 

Third Year (34 credits)

College Studies

  • Humanities I
  • Junior Seminar
  • Language or Area Studies II

Major Core

  • Design V for Industrial Design (Fall)
  • Design VI for Industrial Design (Spring)
  • Hist. of Des. & Commun. (Fall preferred)
  • History of Western Art II
  • Design History and Theory

Free Elective

  • Elective 3
  • Elective 3

At this time a summer internship (ARCHDSN-494) is a useful experience. To secure an internship a good portfolio must be prepared. The search for a position should start before the beginning of April.

Fourth Year (31 credits)

College Studies

  • Junior Seminar
  • Contemporary Perspectives

Major Core

  • Design VII for Industrial Design (Fall)
  • Design VIII for Industrial Design (Spring)
  • Professional Practice I (Fall)
  • Professional Practice II (Spring)

Free Elective

  • Elective 3
  • Elective 3

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:

CAD-306 CAD II, Digital Design Techniques and DRAW-301 Drawing III, Design Development.

Also: PHOTO-301 Studio Photography, GRAPH-310 Digital Imaging (Photoshop), DIGD-312 Multimedia Design, DIGD-405 Digital Video Design and Production, DIGD-415 Modeling and Animation, ENGR-210 Introduction to Materials Science