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Industrial Design 1.2 (EP)

Course No. IND 236  Credits: 3.0

This course is an extension of Industrial Design 1.1, with a focus on advanced industrial design and product development processes and principles. Emphasis will be placed on in-depth analysis and synthesis, in addition to market-driven exploration. One semester project will focus on problem solving based on systematic ergonomic testing, while the other is a sponsored project that involves interaction with design, marketing and engineering professionals. Regular formal reviews will enable individuals to develop verbal and visual presentation skills, and formal lectures will be balanced against one-on-one in-studio instruction. Prerequisite: IND 235. Fulfills Engaged Practice requirement. 3 credits.

Materials + Processes

Course No. IND 239  Credits: 1.5

This course provides an overview of contemporary manufacturing methods used in industry, in addition to the material selections used to support them. Lectures will provide an overview of the generally accepted design practices for selected manufacturing processes and materials, along with a framework to make cost-based decisions for selecting a specific process. Class activities will include disassembly and evaluation of the manufacturing methods used in an electro-mechanical consumer device. Each class will include lectures and exercises, and will be supplemented with assigned readings and regular performance opportunities. 1.5 credits.

Materials + Processes

Course No. IND 240  Credits: 1.5

This course is an extension of the Fall Materials + Processes and will focus on contemporary manufacturing methods used in industry, in addition to the material selections used to support them. Lectures will provide an overview of the generally accepted design practices for selected manufacturing processes and materials, along with a framework to make cost-based decisions for selecting a specific process. Class activities will include disassembly and evaluation of the manufacturing methods used in an electro-mechanical consumer device. Each class will include lectures and exercises, and will be supplemented with assigned readings and regular performance opportunities. 1.5 credits.

Transportation Design (EP)

Course No. IND 250T-251T/350T-351T/450T-4  Credits: 3.0

This series of courses exposes students to the basic knowledge, skills and qualities that are important for a career in transportation design. CIA faculty and practicing transportation designers will demonstrate methods for creating context, inspiring designs, ideation through sketching/rendering, physical model building and verbal and visual communication. Specific project themes will be driven by industry sponsors while deliverables will be determined by the individual aptitude and experience. Regular formal reviews will enable individuals to develop verbal and visual presentation skills, and formal lectures will be balanced against one-on-one in-studio instruction. Professional designers, both staff level and management, in addition to guests with specialized industry expertise will visit throughout the semester. Series of six courses required of Transportation Track students. 3 credits.

Ergonomics + Design

Course No. IND 280  Credits: 3.0

This course focuses on the process of designing for human use. Anthropometrics, task analysis, user experience, research and safety are explored. Course content is aligned with projects in Industrial Design 1.2. Each class will include lectures and exercises, and will be supplemented with assigned readings and regular performance opportunities. 3 credits.

Communication Skills

Course No. IND 285  Credits: 3.0

This course will focus on the development of effective visual communication for product design. An emphasis will be placed on exploring and communicating ideas through manual sketching, rendering, orthographic drawing, modeling and verbal/visual presentation. Studio time will include demos, one-day assignments, work time and one-on-one instruction. Coursework is designed to align with projects in Industrial Design 1.1. 3 credits.

Communication Skills

Course No. IND 286  Credits: 3.0

This course is an extension of the Fall Communication Skills and will focus on the development of effective visual communication for product design. An emphasis will be placed on exploring and communicating ideas through sketching, rendering, orthographic drawing, modeling and verbal/visual presentation. Digital communication tools and techniques will be introduced, including the use of digital drawing tablets. Studio time will include demos, one-day assignments, work time and one-on-one instruction. Coursework is designed to align with projects in Industrial Design 1.2 Prerequisite: Communications Skills 1.1. 3 credits.

Communication Skills: Transportation

Course No. IND 287T  Credits: 3.0

This course runs concurrently with IND285 and includes effective visual communication for product and transportation design. An emphasis will be placed on exploring and communicating ideas through manual sketching, rendering, orthographic drawing, modeling and verbal/visual presentation. Guest instructors will teach specific tools and techniques for transportation-related visual communication. Studio time will include demos, one-day assignments, work time and one-on-one instruction. Coursework is designed to align with projects in Industrial Design 1.1 and Transportation Design. 3 credits.