Industrial Design
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Undergraduate Study
B.I.D. Bachelor of Industrial Design Students in this program take a carefully defined sequence of courses developed to give them exposure and practice in the areas of theory and skill required by industrial design. These include drawing, form development, history, creative thinking, engineering principles, research, design methodology, human factors, computer-aided design, manufacturing and commercial factors. In their third year, students will select electives from concentration tracks arranged around specialty areas and current issues in the profession. The upper level studio classes are reserved for study abroad, internships, and sponsored projects with students from other departments and colleges.
Curriculum in Industrial Design
The Curriculum in Industrial Design leads to a 132.5 credit undergraduate Bachelor of Industrial Design including the 30.5 credit core Design Program.
Admission into the professional program depends upon available resources and is subject to the approval of a faculty committee at the completion of the Core Design Program. Applicants are reviewed on the basis of academic performance, a portfolio of original work, and a written essay.
Transfer students with studio credits from other programs, colleges, and universities must present for departmental review a portfolio of work done in those courses in order to have the credits apply toward studio requirements. Students are required to present this portfolio upon admission and prior to registration for classes. Arrangements for this process must be made with department advisors.
A 45 graduate credit post-professional graduate program is also offered leading to the degree Master of Industrial Design. (NOTE: Applicants without a degree or background in industrial design may be required to complete up to 18 additional credits of coursework.)
Total Degree Requirements: 132.5 cr.
Only 65 cr. from a two-year institution may apply which may include up to 16 technical cr.; 9 P-NP cr. of free electives; 2.00 minimum GPA.
International Perspective: 3 cr.
U.S. Diversity: 3 cr.
Communications: 10 cr.
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication (*) | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition (*) | 3 |
| LIB 160 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Studies | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Communicating with the Deaf | ||
| Listening | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
* with a C- or better
Humanities: 6 cr.
6 cr. from program curriculum sheet
Social Sciences: 6 cr.
6 cr. from program curriculum sheet
Math/Physics/Biol.Sciences: 6 cr.
6 cr. from program curriculum sheet
General Education Courses: 9 cr.
6 cr. of course level 300-400 from program curriculum sheet: complete 3 cr. from department curriculum sheet.
College of Design Core: 11.5 cr.
| DSN S 102 | Design Studio I | 4 |
| DSN S 115 | Design Collaborative Seminar | 0.5-1 |
| or DSN S 110 | Design Exchange Seminar I | |
| DSN S 131 | Design Representation | 4 |
| DSN S 183 | Design Cultures | 3 |
| Total Credits | 11.5-12 | |
History, Theory and Criticism: 15 cr.
| IND D 231 | Introduction to Industrial Design | 3 |
| IND D 387 | History of Industrial Design I | 3 |
| IND D 388 | History of Industrial Design II | 3 |
| Two courses from the approved course list; must include one 300 level or higher. | 6 | |
Industrial Design: 60 cr.
| IND D 201 | Industrial Design Studio I | 6 |
| IND D 202 | Industrial Design Studio II | 6 |
| IND D 232 | Creative Thinking for Industrial Design | 3 |
| ARTID 251 | Human Factors in Design | 3 |
| ENGR 260 | Engineering: Getting from Thought to Thing | 3 |
| ENGR 270 | Survey of How Things Work | 3 |
| IND D 301 | Industrial Design Studio III | 6 |
| IND D 332 | Design Research Methods | 3 |
| IND D 334 | Materials and Processes for Industrial Design | 3 |
| IND D 341 | Computer Aided Industrial Design I | 3 |
| IND D 499 | Senior Project | 6 |
| IND D 543 | Portfolio and Professional Practice | 3 |
| Two of the following: | 12 | |
| Industrial Design Internship | ||
| Study Abroad Option | ||
| Industrial Design Practicum | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Concentration track electives: 9 cr.
Sequence of electives assembled to create a focused area of study.
See also: a 4-year plan of study grid showing course template by semester.
Graduate Study
The Master of Industrial Design (M.I.D.) is traditionally recognized as a terminal degree in industrial design for students with or without industrial design degrees or backgrounds. Applicants with an industrial design degree or background will take a minimum of 45 credits. Applicants with no industrial design degree or background will be required to take up to 18 additional credits for successful completion.
The graduate program is designed to offer the most relevant mix of skills and experience, including directed research programs, internships, international travel and industry-sponsored coursework. Program faculty will teach courses in design thinking, innovation, product development, project management, system and service design, interaction, eco-design, social responsibility, and entrepreneurship.
ISU’s Master of Industrial Design (M.I.D.) program emphasizes strategy and innovation grounded in the synergy between research and practice. Students may choose to focus on the creation of new knowledge and culminate their graduate studies through a research-based thesis. Or, students may focus on the application of research in solving complex design problems and commercial issues of product realization that culminates in a final project followed by a written report. Students will also be able to explore advanced concepts in such areas as extended manufacturer responsibility, supply chain and logistics, international vendor relations, advanced materials and biopolymers, and alternative business models.
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
IND D 201. Industrial Design Studio I.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the industrial design program, enrollment in IND D 231.
Product scale form development and visual communication.
IND D 202. Industrial Design Studio II.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: IND D 201
Principles of structure and function in products.
IND D 231. Introduction to Industrial Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: DSN S 102 and DSN S 131, enrollment in 201; admission to the industrial design program through department review or permission of instructor.
The history, definition, scope, and basic principles of industrial design. Overview of technical, artistic, and sociological context of the profession.
IND D 232. Creative Thinking for Industrial Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: IND D 231
Exploration of strategies, methods, and processes associated with creative thinking skills and problem solving. Discussion of the nature of creativity and its implications in different contexts that cross content boundaries.
IND D 301. Industrial Design Studio III.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: IND D 202
Systematic design methodology and integration of creative thinking techniques.
IND D 302. Industrial Design Studio IV.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.S.
Prereq: IND D 301 or permission of instructor
Exploration of commercial factors in industrial design.
IND D 332. Design Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: IND D 231 or permission of instructor.
Survey of qualitative and quantitative methods with an emphasis on contextual user-centered research. Integration of user data collection, visualization, and synthesis as a source for design. Experience of a small-scale research practice related to industrial design.
IND D 334. Materials and Processes for Industrial Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: IND D 201 and IND D 231.
Introduction to materials and manufacturing methods for mass production and distribution of products.
IND D 341. Computer Aided Industrial Design I.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: IND D 301
Emphasis on the computer as an industrial design and visualization tool.
IND D 351. Applied Human Factors Lab.
(0-1) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: IND D 231 and enrollment in ARTID 251
Theory and application of human factors issues in the industrial design field, specifically their impact on the relationship of the user, the product, and the product systems.
IND D 387. History of Industrial Design I.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 30 credits earned at ISU
Historical perspective of industrial objects starting at the Industrial Revolution 1830 to 1960. Discussion of social, political, cultural and technological context for industrial design.
IND D 388. History of Industrial Design II.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 30 credits earned at ISU.
Historical perspective of industrial objects 1960 to present. Discussion of social, political, cultural and technological context for industrial design.
IND D 397. Industrial Design Internship.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: IND D 202, 18 credits in industrial design, permission of instructor.
Professional industrial design, off-campus experience.
IND D 401. Industrial Design Studio.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.S.
Prereq: IND D 301 or permission of instructor
Advanced topics focused on industrial design applications. Topics vary each time offered.
IND D 490. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Completion of industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
Advanced topics focused on industrial design applications. Topics vary each time offered. ,A. Theory, Criticism, Methodology,B. Experimental Techniques,C. Three Dimensional Design,D. Distributed Collaboration.
IND D 490A. Special Topics: Theory, Criticism, Methodology.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Completion of industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
Advanced topics focused on industrial design applications. Topics vary each time offered.
IND D 490B. Special Topics: Experimental Techniques.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Completion of industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
Advanced topics focused on industrial design applications. Topics vary each time offered.
IND D 490C. Special Topics: Three-Dimensional Design.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Completion of industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
Advanced topics focused on industrial design applications. Topics vary each time offered.
IND D 490D. Special Topics: Distributed Collaboration.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Completion of industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
Advanced topics focused on industrial design applications. Topics vary each time offered.
IND D 495. Study Abroad Option.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: IND D 202 and permission of instructor
International study abroad program. Visits to design studios, showrooms, museums and manufacturing facilities.
IND D 499. Senior Project.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: IND D 495 or IND D 507 and senior standing
Advanced practice in specialized area of industrial design. Topics vary.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
IND D 501. Industrial Design Studio Intensive I.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: Admission into the Graduate Intensive Track or graduate standing in the industrial design program.
Basic concepts and techniques for industrial design. Emphasis on form development, structure, function and communication.
IND D 502. Industrial Design Studio Intensive II.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: Admission into the Graduate Intensive Track or graduate standing in the industrial design program.
Advanced concepts and techniques for industrial design. Emphasis on systematic design methodology and commercial factors, and visual and verbal communication of design problems and solutions.
IND D 503. Industrial Design Studio I.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: Admission to the industrial design graduate program or completion of Graduate Intensive Track.
Advanced, project-based application of industrial design concepts and techniques.
IND D 504. Industrial Design Studio II.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: IND D 502.
Advanced, project based application of industrial design concepts and techniques, with an emphasis on service and system design, and its implications for the community.
IND D 507. Industrial Design Practicum.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.S.
Prereq: Evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization; admitted by application and written permission of instructor only.
Studio project focused on topics generated with external partners. Topics vary.
IND D 511. Colloquium.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: Admission into the Graduate Intensive Track or graduate standing in the industrial design program.
Presentation and discussion of creative activity carried out in various design disciplines and their relationship to industrial design. Seminar sessions focusing on exemplary pieces of design research undertaken by faculty and graduate students in the design field.
IND D 532. Design Thinking.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Admission into the Graduate Intensive Track or graduate standing in the industrial design program, or permission of instructor.
Exploration of problem-solving methods for systems, products, and processes across all contexts. Strategies for problem-solution co-evolution process, with a focus on collaborative and interdisciplinary design to investigate real-world problems and opportunities.
IND D 534. Product Realization for Industrial Design.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Admission into the Graduate Intensive Track or graduate standing in the industrial design program.
Introduction to materials and manufacturing methods for products. Exploration of emerging materials and new applications.
IND D 540. Visual Communication for Industrial Design.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission into the Graduate Intensive Track or graduate standing in the industrial design program.
Exploration of multiple visual communication techniques used in industrial design and product development.
IND D 541. Computer Aided Industrial Design.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Completion of industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
Exploration of the computer as an industrial design and visualization tool. Advanced concepts in computer to machine interface for manufacture.
IND D 543. Portfolio and Professional Practice.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: Senior or Graduate standing in the industrial design program.
Discussion of industrial design practice and career planning. Development and preparation of personal promotional materials for a range of media.
IND D 551. Human Factors.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: IND D 532
Human factors issues and the study of relationships between the user, the product, and the human body and its physical functions. Investigations of bio-mechanics, anthropometry, instrumental displays and control, and their measurement as they relate to the design process.
IND D 590. Special Topics.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Completion of industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
Advanced topics focused on industrial design applications. Topics include theory, criticism, methodology, experimental techniques, three dimensional design, distributed collaboration.
IND D 592. Special Projects.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Completion of industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
Planned projects in topics related to theory, criticism, methodology, experimental techniques, three dimensional design, distributed collaboration.
IND D 595. Study Abroad Option.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Completion of industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
International study abroad program. Visits to design studios, showrooms, museums and manufacturing facilities.
IND D 597. Internship.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Completion of Industrial design studio or permission of instructor.
Professional industrial design, off-campus experience.
Courses for graduate students:
IND D 601. Graduate Project I.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
F.
Prereq: IND D 632
Advanced creative component in specialized area of focus within industrial design. Culminates in a development plan and supporting documentary.
IND D 602. Graduate Project II.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: IND D 601
Advanced creative component in specialized area of focus within industrial design. Culminates in a physical or digital artifact and supporting documentation.
IND D 631. Design Research Methods.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Admission into the Graduate Intensive Track, graduate standing in the industrial design program, or permission of instructor.
Cross-disciplinary research methods to examine the impact of industrial design on humans, environments, and social contexts. Examination and critique of current research methods employed in the field, and application of a selection of these methods to a variety of research questions.
IND D 632. Thesis Preparation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: IND D 631
Exploration and formulation of graduate thesis or project topics, with proposed studies and investigations. Introduction to structuring a design research prospectus and university requirements for graduation. Determine Faculty Committee and Program of Study and file forms with Graduate College.
IND D 699. Thesis.
(0-12) Cr. 6.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: IND D 632
Advanced research component in specialized area of focus within industrial design. Culminates in a thesis document.
