Industrial design is the intersection of art and engineering, form and function. In the Associates of Science degree in Industrial Design, students learn foundational skills in problem solving, concepting, iterative prototyping, and acquiring proficiency with the range of technology platforms used in industrial design. Through research, concepts, and prototypes, students will develop and test solutions that address user experience, functionality/usability, and aesthetics.
Students completing this degree will have attained a portfolio that demonstrate entry-level skills in the design and development of product, product usability, and user experience related solutions. This will prepare them for possible employment as a Model Maker, Visual Designer, or CAD modeler/drafter. When used for application, entry, and completion of a bachelor’s program, there is potential for possible employment as an Industrial/Product Designer, User Experience Designer, Set/Exhibit Designer, or related field of design.
Highlights
- A large 1500 square foot makerspace catering to students of the Cilker School of Art and Design.
- A workspace with a multitude of tools and resources that aid in model making and prototyping with FDM 3D printing, resin 3D printing, laser cutting, and more.
- One of the few institutions providing various makerspace materials free of charge for student work.
Career Options
- Industrial Designer
- Product Designer
- Usability/User Interface Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Exhibit Designer
- Furniture Designer
- Toy Designer
- Jewelry Designer
- CAD Designer
- 3D Modeler