Fourth Year Curriculum
The fourth year curriculum prepares the student for entrance into professional design world. Understanding the ethical issues and business practices is an important part of the designer’s education. In addition, great care is given to the development of a professional and effective portfolio that represents the student’s body of work.
A semester long thesis is the focus of the final Design Studio. The student writes a comprehensive thesis proposal, selects advisors and upon department head approval works independently toward a thesis solution.
Seniors are given the opportunity to join visiting industry professional workshops as a Special Problems course.
INDS 4500: Design Studio VII Cr. 5 (2-9)
Prerequisite: INDS 3500 and 3501 and consent of the dean.
As an advanced level of industrial design studio, this course deals with the systematic process of generating and solving a design problem. It emphasizes an interdisciplinary learning through complex design problems in medical and aerospace industries.
INDS 4350: Design Issues Cr. 3 (3-0)
Prerequisite: INDS major or consent of instructor.
This course deals with important design issues, ideas, trends, movements, and criticism in contemporary design. Through extensive readings and discussions, students develop the understanding of the relationship of design to society and culture.
INDS 4501: Design Studio VIII Cr. 5 (2-9)
Prerequisite: INDS 4500.
Continuation of topics introduced in INDS 4500. The design process and its final design should be presented at the graduation exhibition.
INDS 4351: Design Practice & Business Cr. 3 (3-0)
Prerequisite: INDS 4500 and 4360 or consent of instructor.
This course covers all aspects of design practice for planning and managing design projects, and understands the legal and ethical issues associated with the design practice. Product development in business and design management techniques are discussed with the professional designers and business experts.
POLS 1337:
[GOVT 2302
U.S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts (formerly POLS 2334)
Cr. 3. (3-0).
Credit may not be earned for both POLS 1337 and 1395.
Introduction to the institutions of government with an emphasis on the congress, the president, and the federal courts.
