courses 265
Production Methods I
IND-585 | 2 CR This is a survey of materials—
metals, polymers, elastomers, glass, ceramics, paper,
and other engineering materials—and a discussion
of processes—forming, casting, cutting, joining, and
finishing. The survey, which at times includes field trips,
demonstrations, and the preparation of written reports
is conducted from a product design point-of-view. The
objective of the course is to give the student a compre-
hensive understanding of the above and an approach
to a continuing study of the subject.
Production Methods II
IND-586 | 2 CR This is a survey of materials—
metals, polymers, elastomers, glass, ceramics, paper,
and other engineering materials—and a discussion
ofprocesses—forming, casting, cutting, joining, and
finishing. The survey, which at times includes field trips,
demonstrations, and the preparation of written reports
is conducted from a product design point-of-view. The
objective of the course is to give the student a compre-
hensive understanding of the above and an approach
to a continuing study of the subject.
Design (Paris/Barcelona)
IND-590I | 4 CR This program provides an opportu-
nity for fifteen students to explore two of Europe’s most
legendary design cultures and to meet and work with
designers from around the world. Prerequisites: take
IND-201 IND-202.
Industrial Design Tech I
IND-612A | 3 CR The objective of this course is
to convey the information required in the design of
products. A manufacturing process is analyzed and
used as the basis of design. During the semester, stu-
dents review specific materials and processes. Course
includes guest lectures, field trips, and video presenta-
tions. A project report will be required.
Industrial Design Tech II
IND-612B | 3 CR The objective of this course is to
convey the information required in the design of plastic
products. A plastic product is analyzed and designed.
During the semester project, students review specific
materials and processes related to the development
of a design; assess alternative processes; and discuss a
number of topics related to industrial design through
guest lectures, field trips, and video presentations.
A project report will be required. Prerequisites: take
IND-612A.
Grad Color Workshop I (2-D)
IND-614A | 2 CR This course is an analysis of
human perception and the modes and attributes of
light and color. The study of simultaneous contrast, or
the way we perceive color changes as a continuous
physical and psychological process, will be the key to
the controlled experimental studies. Various media will
be used in the process of developing creative methods
for exploring ways we can manipulate the various
aspects of color and light that affect our psycho-
physiological equilibrium in challenging ways. Color
vocabulary and glossary will accompany stages in
development.Grad Color Workshop II (3-D)
IND-614B | 2 CR The course explores color and
light phenomenology in the three-dimensional world.
Relationships between color and light as they affect
our visual perception of size, shape, and proportion are
explored from both practical and aesthetic perspec-
tives. Projects examine color and light on forms such as
product and packaging as well as in space, as in display
and interiors.Model Shop
IND-615 | 2 CR This is an accelerated design shop
course presenting the use of tools and the processes
of forming, cutting, joining, and finishing. Subjects
covered will also include the description of models: soft,
presentation, and working. The student will be expected
to work on group and individual projects, utilizing
appropriate tools, materials, and processes. All work will
be photographed, and a presentation document of all
projects will be required.Grad Digital Foundation Studio
IND-643P | 2 CR The Digital Foundation Studio will
provide the student with the short-term practical tool
kit as well as the long-term updatable foundation by
exposing the student with theoretical principles and the
practical examples of the wide variety of digital technol-
ogy and tools which designers inevitably encounter and
must comfortably wield in today’s workplace and for
years to come. The topics, tools, and methods covered
by the course include, but are not limited to, Alias, Maya,
Rhino 3D, Solidworks, NURBS Modeling, Solid Modeling,
Parametric Modeling, Feature-Based Modeling, Polygon
Modeling, Developing Surfaces, Digital Sculpting, 3-D
Rendering, 3-D Animation, 3-D Scanning, 3-D Data Cre-
ation for Rapid-Prototyping/CNC Machining. Successful
and practical ability to assess, select, and make use of
the most appropriate and effective digital technology
and tools for the different needs they will encounter
throughout their academic studies and professional
careers.Special Projects
IND-656 | 1–6 CR Course work and/or special
projects are assigned on an individual basis. A variety of
topics are offered. Refer to specific registration sched-
ule of courses for offerings and to appropriate bulletins
for descriptions.Special Projects
IND-657 | 1–6 CR Course work and/or special
projects are assigned on an individual basis. A variety of
topics are offered. Refer to specific registration sched-
ule of courses for offerings and to appropriate bulletins
for descriptions.Special Projects
IND-658 | 1–6 CR Course work and/or special
projects are assigned on an individual basis. A variety of
topics are offered. Refer to specific registration sched-
ule of courses for offerings and to appropriate bulletins
for descriptions.Special Projects
IND-659 | 1–6 CR Course work and/or special
projects are assigned on an individual basis. A variety of
topics are offered. Refer to specific registration sched-
ule of courses for offerings and to appropriate bulletins
for descriptions.Directed Research I
IND-660A | 2 CR Individual or team investigations
are conducted and related to selected topics under
faculty direction. Students develop thesis proposals in
second semester.Directed Research II
IND-660B | 2 CR Individual or team investigations
are conducted and related to selected topics under
faculty direction. Students develop thesis proposals in
second semester.Graduate 3-D I
IND-672 | 2 CR Students are introduced to an
ordered sequence of purely visual experiences to
develop a recognition of the abstract elements in any
design situation. The goal is to become so familiar
with the principles of abstraction that one automati-
cally thinks of a visual problem in terms of organized
relationships.Graduate 3-D II
IND-673 | 2 CR Students are introduced to an
ordered sequence of purely visual experiences to
develop a recognition of the abstract elements in any
design situation. The goal is to become so familiar
with the principles of abstraction that one automati-
cally thinks of a visual problem in terms of organized
relationships.