College of Arts, Design & Communication
Industrial Design
Product design from sketch to prototype, with real manufacturers reviewing the senior show.
About this program
Industrial Design students take a product from sketch through CAD modeling to a working physical prototype, and the senior show is reviewed by design leads from regional manufacturers who sponsor several of the year's studio projects directly.
What you will be able to do
- Sketch and develop product concepts through iterative ideation
- Model products in professional CAD software
- Fabricate working prototypes using shop and 3D-printing tools
- Present sponsored studio work at the senior design show
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| ID 220 | Product Sketching & Ideation |
| ID 310 | CAD for Product Design |
| ID 340 | Prototyping & Fabrication |
| ID 460 | Senior Design Studio |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| ART 110 | Drawing I |
| ET 210 | Applied Mechanics |
| ART 150 | Digital Art Fundamentals |
Where graduates go
- Industrial Designer
- Product Designer
- CMF Designer
- Design Engineer
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $58,300. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 91%.
DegreeB.F.A.
Credits124
Typical length4 years
CollegeCADC
Median starting salary$58,300
Placement91%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.