Department of Industrial Design AED 162
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Programs in the Department of Industrial Design are organized by the faculty of the department under the direction and administration of the chair, and standing committees of the faculty. The faculty in the Department of Industrial Design offers the Bachelor of Science in Design degree with a major in Industrial Design. Industrial DesignThe Industrial Design program is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The curriculum prepares individuals for a professional career in product design and development, especially in the area of manufactured objects used by people on a daily basis. By developing products that are innovative, useful, safe, aesthetically appropriate, and socially, culturally, and environmentally sensitive, the industrial design profession serves the needs of society, consumers, and manufacturers. The Industrial Design Program at ASU focuses on a new model of interdisciplinary product development called integrated innovation. The primary goal of integrated innovation is to produce design solutions that 1) meet user needs in unexpected ways, 2) create value in the marketplace, and 3) improve society and the environment. This unique focus has led the program to form strong academic partnerships with visual communication design and the schools of engineering and business at ASU. Students graduating with this experience can expect to possess an acute understanding of the potential that industrial design brings to the social, commercial, and environmental challenges facing the twenty-first century. To support integrated innovation, the Industrial Design program at ASU teaches both traditional and cutting-edge design skills and knowledge, including a strong visual acumen; technological aptitude; a practical knowledge of manufacturing, sustainability, and ergonomics; critical comprehension of design history; and a clear understanding of how to identify, evaluate, and respond to the physical and psychological needs of users. By way of studio projects, students learn to research problems and opportunities; visualize and communicate ideas; and to refine their skills in freehand sketching, computer-aided design, and model simulation. Assignments are a balance of conceptual challenges and practical techniques. Typical design projects (some of which are conducted with external partners) feature product planning and user experience along with exercises dealing with the design of electronic devices, housewares, sports equipment, and medical equipment. Focus is placed on the role of the industrial designer as a member of a team. Third-year students perform internships in either a corporation or a consulting firm. The program also has very close ties with the Industrial Designers Society of America. Students interested in design who do not wish to major in industrial design can earn a minor in Design Studies. The courses may also appeal to students not accepted to the upper-division of industrial design but who wish to pursue the study of design within the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Courses selected must satisfy the minimum requirement of 18 semester hours for the minor. In addition, students must take 12 semester hours in upper-division course work. To enhance understanding of the subject matter, some of the designated courses are sequential in nature and require certain prerequisites. Consequently, students should carefully note the semester in which these particular courses are offered. All designated courses for the minor in design studies are lecture courses. To pursue the minor in Design Studies, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. Designated Courses for the Minor Industrial DesignIND 242 Materials and Design (3) IND 243 Process and Design (3) IND 316 20th-Century Design I HU, H (3) IND 317 20th-Century Design II HU, H (3) IND 344 Human Factors in Design (3) Interior DesignINT 111 Interior Design Issues and Theories HU (3) INT 121 Introduction to Computer Modeling for Interior Design CS (3) INT 131 Design and Human Behavior SB (3) INT 238 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design of Built Environments (3) INT 310 History of Interior Design I HU, H (3) INT 311 History of Interior Design II HU, H (3) INT 412 History of Decorative Arts in Interiors HU (3) INT 413 History of Textiles in Interior Design (3) A concentration in design studies is available under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree, a program intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Building on two academic concentrations (or one double concentration) and an interdisciplinary core, students in the BIS program take active roles in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. For more information, see School of Interdisciplinary Studies. The College of Design offers a Master of Science in Design (MSD) degree with concentrations in industrial design, interior design, and graphic design. The faculty also participates in a collegewide, interdisciplinary PhD degree in Environmental Design and Planning with concentrations in design; history, theory, and criticism; and planning. For more information, see the Graduate Catalog. Lower-Division ProgramNew and transfer students who have been admitted to the university and who have selected Industrial Design as a major are admitted to the lower-division program. Transfer credits for the lower-division program are reviewed by the college and evaluated for applicability to this curriculum. To be applicable, transfer courses must be equivalent in both content and level of offering. A review of samples of work is required for studio classes. Consult a college academic advisor for further information. Lower-division students entering the program who are not prepared for certain courses in the curriculum (for example, algebra and trigonometry or a second course in computer programming) are required to take additional courses that do not apply to the Bachelor of Science in Design degree. If such courses are required, an additional year of study may be necessary to complete the lower-division program. Completion of lower-division requirements does not ensure acceptance to an upper-division professional program. Upper-Division ProgramWhen students have completed the lower-division curriculum requirements, they may apply for acceptance to the upper-division program in Industrial Design. The limited spaces available each year are awarded to applicants with the highest promise for professional success, as determined by each program. The faculty of the Department of Industrial Design retains the right to admit any meritorious student who may be deficient in a published department criterion. Such admission requires an extraordinary review of the applicant by the program’s admissions committee. Should the faculty choose to admit such an applicant, the student is placed automatically on a provisional admission status with stipulations as to what is required to be removed from probation. See Application to Upper-division Programs. Students not admitted to upper-division programs are not dismissed from the university and may reapply or transfer to other programs. Students who intend to reapply should meet with a college academic advisor. Upper-Division Application ProceduresStudents should write to a college academic advisor for the application form well in advance of the application deadline. For more information on portfolios, students should ask a college academic advisor for a copy of the application and portfolio guidelines. The following dates and procedures are for students applying to 2007–2008 upper-division programs. Upper-Division Application DeadlinesThe following dates and procedures apply to the Industrial Design program. June 1, 2007If the spring 2007 semester includes transfer course work (i.e., course work taken at an institution other than ASU), a student must submit his or her transcripts to the Academic Advising/Student Services office, ARCH 115, no later than June 1. These transcripts may be unofficial copies. A second set of official transcripts must be sent to the University Registrar’s office. Application is not complete until the university receives official transcripts for transfer course work. For those transfer students whose academic term ends in June rather than May, this deadline may be extended upon the written request of the applicant. Return of Letter of AcceptanceA signed receipt of acceptance of admission must be received by the school by the date indicated on the Notice of Acceptance. Alternates may be accepted at a later date if space becomes available. MatriculationAn accepted student is expected to begin his or her upper-division professional program at the beginning of the immediate fall term. There is no spring admission to the upper-division program, and deferrals are not allowed. Industrial Design Portfolio Format RequirementsEach applicant is responsible for obtaining the following documents and including them in the portfolio. Application materials are submitted at one time in a presentation binder (portfolio); 8.5" x 11" format only. The student’s name must be affixed to the outside. Items must appear in the following order: Page 1The application form should be completely filled out with the first page visible. Application forms are available from the college Academic Advising Office, ARCH 115. Page 3All college transcripts for both ASU and transfer work should be included through the fall 2006 semester. Copies are acceptable. An academic advisor forwards spring 2007 ASU transcripts. Applicants wishing to transfer spring semester 2007 work are responsible for submitting these transcripts by June 1 so that they may be added to their portfolios. The student is also responsible for getting an official transfer transcript sent directly to the Office of the Registrar. Following Pages (Usually from 10 to 20 Sheets)Students should present sufficient work to demonstrate the depth and breadth of their creative activity. This work should include (but is not limited to) examples of two- and three-dimensional design and graphics. Each project should be clearly identified (course, length of project, etc.), with a concise accompanying description of the assignment. Students should obtain an application and a portfolio guidelines form for their major from the college’s Academic Advising Office, ARCH 115, at the beginning of the academic year in which they intend to apply to the upper-division program. Requirements or instructions indicated in the guidelines for that academic year take precedence over any other printed material. Students are encouraged to include additional materials, written or pictorial, that provide further evidence of skills, abilities, aptitude, and commitment to the major. When any work submitted is not completely original, the source must be given. When work is of a team nature, the applicant’s role must be clearly indicated. Original examples or slides must not be submitted unless specified in the guidelines. All examples must be photographs or other reproduction graphic media. Return of PortfoliosApplication documents (pages 1 to 4) remain the property of the College of Design. However, the remainder of the portfolio is returned after the admissions review, provided the applicant encloses a self-addressed return mailer with sufficient prepaid postage. Portfolios may be claimed in person after July 2, 2007. If the applicant provides written permission, another person may claim the portfolio. After one year, unclaimed portfolios are discarded. While care is taken in handling the portfolios, no liability for lost or damaged materials is assumed by the college or department. Advising for the lower-division curricula is through a college academic advisor in ARCH 115. Advising for the upper-division curricula is provided by the department’s academic advisor in AED 162. The Bachelor of Science in Design degree requires a minimum of 120 semester hours for a major in Industrial Design. The program may include required field trips. Students are responsible for these additional costs. An internship is a required part of the program. Industrial DesignThe curriculum in Industrial Design is divided into a preprofessional (first and second years) and a professional program (third and fourth years): The preprofessional curriculum balances a foundation in academic subjects such as English, algebra and trigonometry, computing, and physics with design courses that include history as well as studio courses in drawing, design fundamentals, human factors, and materials and processes. The professional curriculum includes studio and laboratory work in industrial design, graphics, project development, and professional practice. Students also take a number of approved program electives. A supervised summer internship is part of the curriculum. Upper-division studios emphasize projects that promote an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems and that develop the student’s intellectual understanding of the philosophy, methodology, and theories related to industrial design. Problems proceed from small consumer products with simple task functions to larger and more complex problems and systems. Studio projects also emphasize the design processes: problem resolution through concept ideation, dialogue with specialists in related areas, and product development, presentation, and marketing. Graduates of the program accept positions in industry and with firms involved in industrial design. Designers may focus on consumer products, electronics, medical devices, health products, or recreational products, among others. Designers may also choose to continue their education with graduate studies to enrich their design knowledge, to specialize, or to prepare for college-level teaching. General Studies RequirementThe following curriculum includes sufficient approved course work to fulfill the General Studies requirement. See General Studies, for requirements and a list of approved courses. Note that all three General Studies awareness areas are required. Consult an advisor for an approved list of courses. Graduation RequirementsIn addition to fulfilling college and major requirements for this degree, students must meet all university graduation and college degree requirements. See University Graduation Requirements, and College Degree Requirements. Industrial Design—BSD Preprofessional Program Requirements1 FallDSC 101 Design Awareness HU, G (3)
ENG 101 First-Year Composition (3) Spring
ENG 102 First-Year Composition (3) IND 121 Principles for Industrial Design I1 (3) IND 122 Principles for Industrial Design II1 (3) PGS 101 Introduction to Psychology SB (3) PHY 111 General Physics SQ2 (3) FallIND 227 Visual Methods for Problem Solving (3) IND 236 Introduction to Computer Modeling for Industrial Design (3) IND 242 Materials and Design (3) IND 260 Industrial Design I (3) SpringECN 212 Microeconomic Principles SB (3) IND 228 Imaging and Visualization (3) IND 243 Process and Design (3) IND 261 Industrial Design II (3) IND 317 20th-Century Design II HU, H (3) Preprofessional program total 611 Transfer credits for the lower-division program must be equivalent in both content and level of offering. Samples of studio work to be accepted for credit must be submitted for evaluation through the college’s Academic Advising Office, ARCH 115. Most studio courses and some lecture courses are sequential. They must be taken in, and may be offered only during, the semester noted. FallIND 327 Presentation Graphics (3) IND 344 Human Factors in Design (3) IND 354 Principles of Product Design (3) SpringIND 328 Graphics for Industrial Design (3) IND 361 Industrial Design IV (5) FallENG 301 Writing for the Professions L (3) SpringSQ, SG elective with approved laboratory (4) For more information, call a college academic advisor at 480/965-3584, send e-mail to caed.advising@asu.edu, or write ACADEMIC ADVISING/STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses. Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.
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