Courses: Industrial Design (INDS)College: Architecture

Any TCCN equivalents are indicated in square brackets [ ].

INDS 1360: Visual Thinking
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: major in the College of Architecture, or approval of the dean. Visual thinking and visualization processes using diverse materials and media. Emphasis on creative and critical thinking through hands-on drawing exercises and explorations.

INDS 2198: Independent Study
Cr. 1. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 2298: Independent Study
Cr. 2. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 2340: Visual Communication I
Cr. 3. (1-6). Prerequisite: INDS major or consent of instructor. Visual language and creative design problem solving with two-dimensional software programs, including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.

INDS 2341: Visual Communication II
Cr. 3. (1-6). Prerequisite: INDS 2340. Introduction to the process of exploring designs with three-dimensional modeling and rendering program with Solid Works.

INDS 2355: Design History I
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: credit for or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1304. Survey of the history of design and art from the age of the industrial revolution to the postwar period with emphasis on the influence of cultural, philosophical, and technical forces.

INDS 2356: Design History II
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1304. Contemporary design and art with emphasis on the influence of cultural, philosophical, and technical forces.

INDS 2360: Materials and Methods I
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: industrial design major or consent of instructor. Survey of materials, processes, techniques, and equipment commonly used in model making. Visualizing ideas three dimensionally and integrate these techniques in a variety of applications during the design process.

INDS 2361: Materials and Methods II
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: INDS 2360. Survey of advanced materials, processes, techniques, and equipment commonly used in the manufacture of products. Investigation of manufacturing processes through prototyping techniques involving plastics, wood, metal, and castable materials.

INDS 2397: Selected Topics
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: consent of college advisor and instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

INDS 2398: Independent Study
Cr. 3. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 2498: Independent Study
Cr. 4. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 2500: Industrial Design Studio III
Cr. 5. (2-9). Prerequisites: ARCH 1500 and 1501 and INDS 1360. Basic problem solving with an emphasis on the relationship between form and function. Students must pass a portfolio review to successfully complete the course and to proceed to INDS 2501.

INDS 2501: Industrial Design Studio IV
Cr. 5. (2-9). Prerequisites: INDS 2500 and passing portfolio review. Development of creative design problem solving with appropriate design processes.

INDS 2598: Independent Study
Cr. 5. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 3198: Independent Study
Cr. 1. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 3298: Independent Study
Cr. 2. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 3340: Computer Aided Industrial Design
Cr. 3. (2-3). Prerequisites: INDS 2340 and 2341 or consent of instructor. Development of design ideas with CAD as a central tool in the industrial design process with an emphasis on rapid prototyping and intelligent assemblies.

INDS 3341: Design Interface
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: INDS major or consent of instructor. Complex information data and its interface in design. Information architecture and interaction design as conceptual tools to developing creative interfaces.

INDS 3360: Human Factors
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: INDS major or consent of instructor. Survey of anthropometry, perception, and man-machine interface. Focuses on the use and application of existing human factors to case studies.

INDS 3365: Design Research Methods
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: INDS major or consent of instructor. Theories and methods of design research. Emphasis on quantitative and qualitative research methods and their applications.

INDS 3397: Selected Topics
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: consent of college advisor and instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

INDS 3398: Independent Study
Cr. 3. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 3498: Independent Study
Cr. 4. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 3500: Industrial Design Studio V
Cr. 5. (2-9). Prerequisite: INDS 2501. Diverse research methods of identifying human perceptions and behaviors to explore creative design ideas for user-centered design.

INDS 3501: Industrial Design Studio VI
Cr. 5. (2-9). Prerequisite: INDS 3500. Integration of diverse design methods and techniques to develop innovative products. Analysis of product content and context, including social, cultural, and environmental elements.

INDS 3598: Independent Study
Cr. 5. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 4180: Design Internship
Cr. 1. Prerequisites: INDS 3501 and prior written approval from the dean. Application of design knowledge and techniques through work experience at design consultancies or related companies. Requires employer evaluation.

INDS 4198: Independent Study
Cr. 1. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 4280: Design Internship
Cr. 2. (2-0). Prerequisites: INDS 3501 and prior written approval from the dean. Application of design knowledge and techniques through work experience at design consultancies or related companies. Requires employer evaluation.

INDS 4298: Independent Study
Cr. 2. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 4398: Independent Study
Cr. 3. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 4498: Independent Study
Cr. 4. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 4598: Independent Study
Cr. 5. Prerequisites: approval of college advisor and instructor.

INDS 4280: Design Internship
Cr. 2. (2-0). Prerequisites: INDS 3501 and prior written approval from the dean. Application of design knowledge and techniques through work experience at design consultancies or related companies. Requires employer evaluation.

INDS 4360: Design Issues
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: INDS 3501. Reading discussions of important design issues, ideas, trends, movements, and criticism in contemporary ideas to understand the relationship of design to society and culture.

INDS 4361: e-Portfolio
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: INDS 4500 or consent of instructor. Establishing a visual language reflecting a designers’ aesthetics by creating an innovative e-portfolio. Understanding the principles of basic Web layout and developing creative presentation skills with multimedia technology.

INDS 4365: Design Practice and Business
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: INDS 4500 and INDS 4360. Comprehensive aspects of design practice including planning and managing design projects. Legal and ethical issues associated with the design practice and product development.

INDS 4380: Design Internship
Cr. 3. Prerequisites: INDS 3501 and prior written approval from the dean. Application of design knowledge and techniques through work experience at design consultancies or related companies. Requires employer evaluation.

INDS 4397: Selected Topics
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: consent of college advisor and instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

INDS 4500: Industrial Design Studio VII
Cr. 5. (2-9). Prerequisite: INDS 3501. Systematic process of generating and solving a design problem. Emphasizes interdisciplinary learning through complex design problems in selected industries.

INDS 4501: Industrial Design Studio VIII
Cr. 5. (2-9). Prerequisite: INDS 4500. Continuation of INDS 4500. Student's design process and final design are presented at the juried graduation exhibition.

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Catalog Publish Date: August 18, 2011
This Page Last Updated: May 31, 2011
Effective Date of Archive: December 19, 2011