Beginning in the 2006-07 academic year, the Department of Technology offers a B.S. degree in Industrial Design with two concentrations:
- Product Design
- Furniture Design
The primary emphasis of the industrial design program is the development of knowledge, skills, and concepts essential to the practice of a professional designer. Studies, practice, and experiences in studio subjects are of prime importance in the preparation of students for professional careers in industrial design. In studio classes, students are afforded opportunities to exhibit their work to experience and participate in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others. They are trained to prepare design concepts and specifications through 2D and 3D drawings, models, writeen descriptions, and visual presentations. Through study and laboratory experience, students are made familiar with th capabilities of various technologies and materials as they relate to creative work, analysis and syntheisi, manufacturing, and problem-solving in the design fields.
In addition to the studio classes, the curriculum includes foundation courses in product design, computer-assisted drafting (CAD), and design drawing, technology and material courses in wood, metals, ceramics, and advanced CAD. Students who complete this program usually pursue careers in the following areas:
- Product Design
- CAD services
- Furniture design and marketing
- Contract and consulting services in design and CAD Teaching, training, and development
- Graduate study in industrial design, CAD, technical communication, or architectural technology and design
