Industrial Design Courses
ID 250G-01
GRADUATE THESIS MAPPING AND NARRATIVE II
SECTION DESCRIPTION
Graduate Thesis Communications II is a studio course run in parallel with our sibling studio course which focuses on completing your thesis. Together, we will spend the spring semester finishing the thesis and thesis book that you proposed at the end of Graduate Thesis Communications I. We continue to think about writing as a design tool and as a communication tool. For this course, we put more emphasis on the communication aspect. Together, we will continue to refine and strengthen the manner by which you explain your thesis to yourself and others. We will think about audience, voice, structure, and form. We will explore different ways of communicating the same idea in different contexts and mediums (visual, oral, written). We will examine how to share our work and with whom. At the end of the course, you will have a complete thesis.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Major Requirement | MID Industrial Design
ID 250G-02
GRADUATE THESIS MAPPING AND NARRATIVE II
SECTION DESCRIPTION
Graduate Thesis Communications II is a studio course run in parallel with our sibling studio course which focuses on completing your thesis. Together, we will spend the spring semester finishing the thesis and thesis book that you proposed at the end of Graduate Thesis Communications I. We continue to think about writing as a design tool and as a communication tool. For this course, we put more emphasis on the communication aspect. Together, we will continue to refine and strengthen the manner by which you explain your thesis to yourself and others. We will think about audience, voice, structure, and form. We will explore different ways of communicating the same idea in different contexts and mediums (visual, oral, written). We will examine how to share our work and with whom. At the end of the course, you will have a complete thesis.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Major Requirement | MID Industrial Design
ID 2511-01
WKSHP: PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This class will cover basic camera optics and lighting techniques necessary to generate high quality digital images for either print or digital portfolio applications. The focus of the class is to master manual controls on the digital camera such as film and shutter speed settings in conjunction with aperture openings to obtain whatever the desired effect might be to best represent two and three-dimensional objects. Manipulation of natural and artificial lighting is the other main focus of the class. Students will learn the use of fill and bounce cards with sun, tungsten and strobe light sources. The emphasis will be on the strobe lighting studio where through a series of assignments students will learn direct, diffused reflected lighting techniques. Students will be required to participate in the final critique during the final week of the semester.
Open to Junior, Senior or Graduate Students.
Elective
ID 2511-02
WKSHP: PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This class will cover basic camera optics and lighting techniques necessary to generate high quality digital images for either print or digital portfolio applications. The focus of the class is to master manual controls on the digital camera such as film and shutter speed settings in conjunction with aperture openings to obtain whatever the desired effect might be to best represent two and three-dimensional objects. Manipulation of natural and artificial lighting is the other main focus of the class. Students will learn the use of fill and bounce cards with sun, tungsten and strobe light sources. The emphasis will be on the strobe lighting studio where through a series of assignments students will learn direct, diffused reflected lighting techniques. Students will be required to participate in the final critique during the final week of the semester.
Open to Junior, Senior or Graduate Students.
Elective
ID 2511-03
WKSHP: PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This class will cover basic camera optics and lighting techniques necessary to generate high quality digital images for either print or digital portfolio applications. The focus of the class is to master manual controls on the digital camera such as film and shutter speed settings in conjunction with aperture openings to obtain whatever the desired effect might be to best represent two and three-dimensional objects. Manipulation of natural and artificial lighting is the other main focus of the class. Students will learn the use of fill and bounce cards with sun, tungsten and strobe light sources. The emphasis will be on the strobe lighting studio where through a series of assignments students will learn direct, diffused reflected lighting techniques. Students will be required to participate in the final critique during the final week of the semester.
Open to Junior, Senior or Graduate Students.
Elective
ID 251G-01
GRADUATE THESIS MAPPING AND NARRATIVE I
SECTION DESCRIPTION
Graduate Thesis Communications I is a studio course run in parallel with our sibling studio course which focuses on design research methods. Together, we will spend the fall semester casting about, planning and prototyping towards some kind of design proposal or product for execution in the spring. We think about writing in two ways. First as a design tool and second as a communication tool. On the tool for design side, we think about the many ways that writing can help clarify and quickly test out ideas. We think about writing as a form of rapid prototyping alongside sketching, model making, etc. We talk about what writing is good at, when other methods might be more useful, and when to combine methods. We use writing to help clarify and crystalize the thesis plan. On the communication side, we think about the many ways that writing surrounds a designed object (as a proposal, as sales copy, as instructions to users, as specs for manufacture, as criticism, etc.). We think about the audiences for those various kinds of writing and how to think about what they want and need. We talk about the thesis as a tool for explaining the design but also as a tool for helping you advance your career goals. At the end of the course, you will have a partially complete draft of your thesis. which will set you up for an excellent spring.
Enrollment in this course is limited to Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Major Requirement | MID Industrial Design
ID 251G-02
GRADUATE THESIS MAPPING AND NARRATIVE I
SECTION DESCRIPTION
Graduate Thesis Communications I is a studio course run in parallel with our sibling studio course which focuses on design research methods. Together, we will spend the fall semester casting about, planning and prototyping towards some kind of design proposal or product for execution in the spring. We think about writing in two ways. First as a design tool and second as a communication tool. On the tool for design side, we think about the many ways that writing can help clarify and quickly test out ideas. We think about writing as a form of rapid prototyping alongside sketching, model making, etc. We talk about what writing is good at, when other methods might be more useful, and when to combine methods. We use writing to help clarify and crystalize the thesis plan. On the communication side, we think about the many ways that writing surrounds a designed object (as a proposal, as sales copy, as instructions to users, as specs for manufacture, as criticism, etc.). We think about the audiences for those various kinds of writing and how to think about what they want and need. We talk about the thesis as a tool for explaining the design but also as a tool for helping you advance your career goals. At the end of the course, you will have a partially complete draft of your thesis. which will set you up for an excellent spring.
Enrollment in this course is limited to Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Major Requirement | MID Industrial Design
ID 2525-01
WKSHP: RHINO: EXPLORATORY LEARNING FOR 3D MODELING
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This workshop teaches the basics of Rhino and introduces students to 3D modeling through an exploratory process. Recognizing that experts devise many approaches to surface modeling Rhino Workshop: Exploratory Learning for 3D modeling uses four discrete projects each with a specific set of commands and features that will be explored as students fulfill the project's design brief and discover their own operational style. This approach flips the classroom experience - students use tutorials as necessary to identify techniques for basic surface modeling. By the completion of the workshop, students will be able to use Rhino as a design tool in their own design process - using the software to simulate projects in 3 dimensions or exporting 3D files to 2D for presentation purposes.
Estimated Cost of Materials: $100.00
Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Elective
ID 2525-01
WKSHP: RHINO: EXPLORATORY LEARNING FOR 3D MODELING
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This workshop teaches the basics of Rhino and introduces students to 3D modeling through an exploratory process. Recognizing that experts devise many approaches to surface modeling Rhino Workshop: Exploratory Learning for 3D modeling uses four discrete projects each with a specific set of commands and features that will be explored as students fulfill the project's design brief and discover their own operational style. This approach flips the classroom experience - students use tutorials as necessary to identify techniques for basic surface modeling. By the completion of the workshop, students will be able to use Rhino as a design tool in their own design process - using the software to simulate projects in 3 dimensions or exporting 3D files to 2D for presentation purposes.
Estimated Cost of Materials: $100.00
Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Elective
ID 2525-02
WKSHP: RHINO: EXPLORATORY LEARNING FOR 3D MODELING
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This workshop teaches the basics of Rhino and introduces students to 3D modeling through an exploratory process. Recognizing that experts devise many approaches to surface modeling Rhino Workshop: Exploratory Learning for 3D modeling uses four discrete projects each with a specific set of commands and features that will be explored as students fulfill the project's design brief and discover their own operational style. This approach flips the classroom experience - students use tutorials as necessary to identify techniques for basic surface modeling. By the completion of the workshop, students will be able to use Rhino as a design tool in their own design process - using the software to simulate projects in 3 dimensions or exporting 3D files to 2D for presentation purposes.
Estimated Cost of Materials: $100.00
Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Elective
ID 2525-02
WKSHP: RHINO: EXPLORATORY LEARNING FOR 3D MODELING
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This workshop teaches the basics of Rhino and introduces students to 3D modeling through an exploratory process. Recognizing that experts devise many approaches to surface modeling Rhino Workshop: Exploratory Learning for 3D modeling uses four discrete projects each with a specific set of commands and features that will be explored as students fulfill the project's design brief and discover their own operational style. This approach flips the classroom experience - students use tutorials as necessary to identify techniques for basic surface modeling. By the completion of the workshop, students will be able to use Rhino as a design tool in their own design process - using the software to simulate projects in 3 dimensions or exporting 3D files to 2D for presentation purposes.
Estimated Cost of Materials: $100.00
Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Elective
ID 2525-03
WKSHP: RHINO: EXPLORATORY LEARNING FOR 3D MODELING
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This workshop teaches the basics of Rhino and introduces students to 3D modeling through an exploratory process. Recognizing that experts devise many approaches to surface modeling Rhino Workshop: Exploratory Learning for 3D modeling uses four discrete projects each with a specific set of commands and features that will be explored as students fulfill the project's design brief and discover their own operational style. This approach flips the classroom experience - students use tutorials as necessary to identify techniques for basic surface modeling. By the completion of the workshop, students will be able to use Rhino as a design tool in their own design process - using the software to simulate projects in 3 dimensions or exporting 3D files to 2D for presentation purposes.
Estimated Cost of Materials: $100.00
Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Elective
ID 2525-03
WKSHP: RHINO: EXPLORATORY LEARNING FOR 3D MODELING
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This workshop teaches the basics of Rhino and introduces students to 3D modeling through an exploratory process. Recognizing that experts devise many approaches to surface modeling Rhino Workshop: Exploratory Learning for 3D modeling uses four discrete projects each with a specific set of commands and features that will be explored as students fulfill the project's design brief and discover their own operational style. This approach flips the classroom experience - students use tutorials as necessary to identify techniques for basic surface modeling. By the completion of the workshop, students will be able to use Rhino as a design tool in their own design process - using the software to simulate projects in 3 dimensions or exporting 3D files to 2D for presentation purposes.
Estimated Cost of Materials: $100.00
Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Industrial Design Students.
Elective
ID 2526-01
INTRODUCTION TO SOFT GOODS
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This course is intended to introduce basic sewing skills and soft goods construction techniques in
bag making and soft product design. Students will learn how to operate standard industrial sewing
machines and create three-dimensional products from flat patterns. Fabric and notion selection
for product performance will be taught as students learn to prototype and create final models of bags
and soft products. Access to a portable sewing machine is suggested, as the eight industrial
machines will be shared. You will be given some basic sewing supplies, but will need to purchase
additional materials based on your class projects.
Elective
ID 2526-01
INTRODUCTION TO SOFT GOODS
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This course is intended to introduce basic sewing skills and soft goods construction techniques in
bag making and soft product design. Students will learn how to operate standard industrial sewing
machines and create three-dimensional products from flat patterns. Fabric and notion selection
for product performance will be taught as students learn to prototype and create final models of bags
and soft products. Access to a portable sewing machine is suggested, as the eight industrial
machines will be shared. You will be given some basic sewing supplies, but will need to purchase
additional materials based on your class projects.
Elective
ID 2530-01
WKSHP: FUSION 360: CAD TO CAM
SECTION DESCRIPTION
In this class, students will use Fusion 360 to learn the basics of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) for computer controlled machine tools, like CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, laser cutters, water jet machines and 3D printers. After getting familiar with Fusion 360 modeling techniques in CAD, students will follow step-by-step instructions to generate 2.5 axis toolpaths in CAM, and verify the collision free programs with stock simulation followed by the post NC programs that could be used for machining. By the end of the four-week module, students will learn to work with toolpaths, troubleshoot through simulation, and gain a strong understanding of machining strategy in CAM to prepare for the CNC courses or to work with vendors.
Elective
ID 2530-02
WKSHP: FUSION 360: CAD TO CAM
SECTION DESCRIPTION
In this class, students will use Fusion 360 to learn the basics of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) for computer controlled machine tools, like CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, laser cutters, water jet machines and 3D printers. After getting familiar with Fusion 360 modeling techniques in CAD, students will follow step-by-step instructions to generate 2.5 axis toolpaths in CAM, and verify the collision free programs with stock simulation followed by the post NC programs that could be used for machining. By the end of the four-week module, students will learn to work with toolpaths, troubleshoot through simulation, and gain a strong understanding of machining strategy in CAM to prepare for the CNC courses or to work with vendors.
Elective
ID 2530-03
WKSHP: FUSION 360: CAD TO CAM
SECTION DESCRIPTION
In this class, students will use Fusion 360 to learn the basics of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) for computer controlled machine tools, like CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, laser cutters, water jet machines and 3D printers. After getting familiar with Fusion 360 modeling techniques in CAD, students will follow step-by-step instructions to generate 2.5 axis toolpaths in CAM, and verify the collision free programs with stock simulation followed by the post NC programs that could be used for machining. By the end of the four-week module, students will learn to work with toolpaths, troubleshoot through simulation, and gain a strong understanding of machining strategy in CAM to prepare for the CNC courses or to work with vendors.
Elective
ID 2580-01
WKSHP: BUSINESS AND DESIGN: FUNDAMENTALS
SECTION DESCRIPTION
Business and Design is a series of three one credit workshops. Students are encouraged to to take all three workshops, but each workshop is offered as standalone.
In Workshop 1: ID 2580 - Business Fundamentals (Concepts) students will develop and understand fundamental business concepts and explore the link between design and business through introductions to business models; marketing and finance; and entrepreneurial approaches. Students will engage and respond to readings, case studies, lectures, short written assignments.
In Workshop 2: ID 2581 - Where Design Creates Value for Business (Application of Concepts), students will learn how to analyze and articulate key drivers of value creation and value capture through the investigation of a design product or project they would like to bring to market. Work will include: analysis of a chosen business and then developing those business ideas through design, as well as public presentations and pitches.
In Workshop 3: ID 2582 - Creating Value from Your Design (Linking student work to business) students will develop skills that will further their understanding on how to communicate the value of one’s work and portfolio and how to develop these ideas into business plans. After a brief introduction to business planning and entrepreneurship students will develop and present business plans for their own existing design proposals.
Elective
ID 2581-01
WKSHP: BUSINESS AND DESIGN: CREATING VALUE FOR BUSINESS
SECTION DESCRIPTION
Business and Design is a series of three one credit workshops. Students are encouraged to to take all three workshops, but each workshop is offered as standalone.
In Workshop 1: ID 2580 - Business Fundamentals (Concepts) students will develop and understand fundamental business concepts and explore the link between design and business through introductions to business models; marketing and finance; and entrepreneurial approaches. Students will engage and respond to readings, case studies, lectures, short written assignments.
In Workshop 2: ID 2581 - Where Design Creates Value for Business (Application of Concepts), students will learn how to analyze and articulate key drivers of value creation and value capture through the investigation of a design product or project they would like to bring to market. Work will include: analysis of a chosen business and then developing those business ideas through design, as well as public presentations and pitches.
In Workshop 3: ID 2582 - Creating Value from Your Design (Linking student work to business) students will develop skills that will further their understanding on how to communicate the value of one’s work and portfolio and how to develop these ideas into business plans. After a brief introduction to business planning and entrepreneurship students will develop and present business plans for their own existing design proposals.
Elective