Curriculum

Suggested Course Map

Download the Requirements Sequence Chart for a suggested sequence of courses that applies to students matriculating in fall 2010 and spring 2011.

Studio Requirements

Core Studio

Drawing 1
3 units
2D, 3D & 4D
9 units

Industrial Design Major Requirements

Design Communication 1–4
12 units
Modelmaking
3 units
Industrial Design 1–6
18 units
Materials & Manufacturing
3 units
Design Methods & Research
3 units
Industrial Design Investigative Studios
3 units
Senior Project Research
3 units
Internship
3 units
Portfolio Reviews A & B
0 units

Additional Studio Requirement

Interdisciplinary Studio
3 units
Diversity Studies Studio
3 units
Studio Electives
9 units

75 total units

Humanities & Sciences Requirements

English 1: Language Dynamics
3 units
English 2: Literature and Writing
3 units
Introduction to the Arts : Antiquity to Early Modern
3 units
Introduction to the Modern Arts
3 units
Media History: History of Industrial Design
3 units
Visual Studies Seminar (300 level)
3 units
Visual Studies Elective
3 units
Science
3 units
Mathematics
3 units
Philosophy / Social Science
3 units
Foundation in Critical Studies
3 units
Cultural History
3 units
Methods Of Knowledge Seminar
3 units
Literature Seminar (304 level)
3 units
Diversity Studies Seminar
3 units
Humanities & Science Electives
6 units

51 total units

These are degree requirements for students matriculated in fall 2010 and spring 2011.