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Curriculum

Studio Requirements

Core Studio

Drawing 1
3 units
Visual Dynamics (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 1
3 units
Design Methods & Research
3 units
Industrial Design Investigative Studios
6 units
Senior Project Research
3 units
Internship
3 units
Portfolio Reviews A & B
0 units

Additional Studio Requirement

Interdisciplinary Studies
3 units
Diversity Studies Studio
3 units
Studio Electives
6 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 Electives
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 2008 and spring 2009.

Current Courses

See the Course Schedule for current courses and descriptions.


Suggested Course Map

Use the Industrial Design Program's Requirements Sequence Chart for a suggested sequence of courses that applies to students matriculating in fall 2008 and spring 2009.