Foundations of Industrial Design

Foundations of Industrial Design equips students with the foundational knowledge to produce a portfolio of Industrial Design studies prompted by problems generated through the study of commonplace objects and their use cases. Students who earn this microcredential will be able to effectively utilize the tools and techniques of the field of Industrial Design toward the production of a cohesive portfolio of design objects.

Competencies gained:

• Identify industrial design techniques.
• Apply industrial design language.
• Incorporate industrial designs into a portfolio.

Take all of the following courses (12 credits):

• ART 142 – Industrial Design Principles
• ART 242 – Materials & Fabrication
• ART 342 – Design Forms

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